By Editor When we talk about reading newspapers every single day, it is true that right here in India, pretty much hundreds of millions of people read newspapers on a daily basis. And that’s ultimately a good thing for the country as a whole. But, since the newspaper is a big media business itself, that means there must be some big players or names in this segment, correct? That’s how it is, and that’s why we’re here to talk about the Top 10 Famous Hindi Newspapers in India 2026.
1. Dainik Bhaskar
Among the Hindi newspapers in India, Dainik Bhaskar is probably the first name that most people would remember. This is the reason why it is ranked number one on this list. Even in 2026, Dainik Bhaskar remains at the top of the Hindi newspaper market with its circulation being the biggest in the country. What is special about Dainik Bhaskar is its strong local coverage and people-focused reporting. Besides the print edition, its digital platform also pulls in millions of readers every day, thus, leaving most of the competitors far behind.
2. Dainik Jagran
Dainik Jagran has to settle second place in our list and also stands as one of the most trusted Hindi dailies in India. According to print circulation, it is a bit less than Dainik Bhaskar but still, it enjoys immensely a very high readership base. The newspaper is largely dominated in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, and Delhi. One of the big reasons for its popularity is the straightforward presentation of news and a strong emphasis on current affairs.
3. Amar Ujala
One other Hindi newspaper name that is super famous already in the country is Amar Ujala, and it has been like this for decades straight. Mainly, when we talk about where their main readership comes from, so that’ll be from states like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir. And the thing that makes it a standout newspaper in the country has certainly something to do with the easy language they use for the news and articles they publish on a daily basis. And talking about the genre, well, they cover pretty much everything in their daily edition.
4. Hindustan (Hindi)
Well, Hindustan is just another name for India, and the one that most Indians are familiar with, so no doubt, when a newspaper is started with the same name, it has to become popular, but that isn’t just because of the name alone; they have done quite a lot of work behind the scenes. Other than that, they’re pretty much super famous in areas like Delhi-NCR, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. With this newspaper, you don’t just get one type of news, nah, they cover national news, state-level affairs, and current happenings.
5. Rajasthan Patrika
Without a single doubt, the name pretty much already suggests that it is a famous newspaper in Rajasthan, but yes, other than that, they’re already famous among Delhi readers as well. Just like any state-specific newspaper, this one also goes over the very in-depth reports on specific news, and they have a specialization in that investigative journalism that a lot of the readers particularly like about them.
6. Punjab Kesari
Just like the previous one, in North India, there is another state-specific newspaper that has made it big in some other surrounding states as well, and yes, this time we’re referring to Punjab Kesari here. Not just in Punjab, but this newspaper is famous in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, and Rajasthan. By the way, just so you know, it is a 100% Hindu newspaper. Talking about what they cover, well, its reports are on national news, local updates, and border-area issues.
7. Prabhat Khabar
Prabhat Khabar ranks seventh on this list and is one of the top Hindi dailies of Eastern India. It boast of a very good readership in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. The newspaper first caught the eyes of the public with its hard-hitting reporting and emphasis on local news. It is still the go-to newspaper for those who want straightforward and trustworthy news of regional and national happenings.
8. Navbharat Times
Are you aware of the fact that Navbharat Times was actually started just one year before the independence of India? Yes, in 1946 that is. And even after 80 years of running in the country and delivering news every single day to all its readers, they’re pretty much super famous, mainly among the readers of Delhi, Mumbai, and other urban areas. Although its print circulation might be less than some regional papers, its online readership still makes it one of the most read Hindi newspapers in India.
9. Jansatta
Those who have been reading Jansatta newspaper for a long time now may already have a good idea that it is just a Hindi news edition by the Indian Express Group that was started out back in 1983. Sure, their circulation is not as big as other Hindi newspapers on this list, but still, they do big daily printing and mainly cover political analysis, opinion-based articles, and in-depth reporting.
10. Hari Bhoomi
To finish off this list on a good note, we decided to talk about the Hari Bhoomi newspaper. And why? Well, it is among the fastest-growing Hindi newspapers out there, so it definitely deserves a spot. And just so you know, there are already readers in large numbers of this newspaper in states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Delhi. And in the last few years or so, it has been seen that they’re quickly increasing their circulation, and that’s happening fast.
Conclusion
That should do it. If you’re already a newspaper reader in India, then you must be looking forward to a change and switch to a new one, right? In that case, we’ll definitely refer to this list and ask you to go through it and pick one because there are quite literally the most famous ones in the country right now.