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| Vol. 2, Issue 09 September 2010 |
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About Us | About Delhi Press |
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| Delhi Press is one of the leading magazine publishers of India. It publishes 31 magazines in nine languages, including some of the leading titles like Grihshobha, Woman's Era, The Caravan, Sarita, Saras Salil and Champak. Delhi Press reaches out to more than 35 million readers. Most of the magazines published by the group are leaders in their respective genres. |
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| History |
Delhi Press was established in 1939 by late Mr. Vishva Nath. In the year 1940, The Caravan, an English literary magazine was launched. It became one of the most popular literary magazines of its time. In 1945, Sarita, a Hindi monthly magazine was launched. From the very first issues, Sarita became the Hindi householders favourite magazine. Sarita has remained the flagship magazine of the Delhi Press that best captures the ideology of our group in fighting obscurantism and authoritarianism. Thereafter, Delhi Press launched Mukta, Champak, Grihshobha, Woman's Era, Suman Saurabh and Saras Salil. In 2008, the group has launched three new magazines and acquired two established titles. Today, it publishes 31 magazines in nine languages. |
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| Quick Facts |
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- Saras Salil (Hindi) is the largest read magazine in India with a readership of 7.4 million
- Grihshobha (Hindi) is the largest read women's magazine with a readership of 5.4 million
- Champak is the most popular children's magazine with a readership of 4.1 million
- Sarita, with a readership of 3.0 million is amongst the most trusted family magazines
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| Infrastructure |
The company's corporate office is located in the heart of the national capital Delhi. There are 12 regional offices in the capitals of various states across the country that serve as distribution centres and editorial and advertising offices. All the magazines are printed in the company-owned state-of-the-art printing facilities.
Delhi Press has always been a pioneer in implementing the latest printing technology in its facilities. We were the first to have eight-unit colour web offset press in India in 1969. In 1977, the first full-size four-colour straight web offset press was imported. In 1985, again for the first time, a full-size heat-set web offset press was installed in Delhi Press. Two years later, in 1987, another high-speed web offset press was installed. We have been constantly upgrading our printing facilities by installing the latest printing presses.
Today, Delhi Press owns five printing plants in and around Delhi. These printing facilities boast of more than 20 printing presses and 20 machines in bindery. Our printing facilities also boast of web offsets made by HARRIS, HEIDELBERG, MAN ROLAND, CLUB, COLOR KING, KOLBUS, ZIRCON and GAZETTE among others. Delhi Press prints more than 4 million magazines every month in addition to books and outside printing jobs. |
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| Distribution |
Delhi Press commands the most highly integrated distribution network in India among the magazine publishers. The group maintains direct contact with more than 3,000 distributors and agents. There are 12 company owned distribution offices in various state capitals. To maintain the strength of its channel, Delhi Press engages in outreach programs with partners in each level of the chain right up till the morning hawkers. |
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