Lost document ad in The Times of India, Mumbai
द टाइम्स ऑफ़ इंडिया मुंबई में दस्तावेज़ गुम का विज्ञापन
English · Daily Mumbai edition 8,10,365 copies
As of 2026-10-12, a lost document ad in The Times of India, Mumbai costs ₹1,000 for 5 lines classifieds (text classified, GST extra). The cheapest Mumbai newspaper for this notice is Dinakaran at ₹250 (4 lines classifieds).
Cost ₹1,000 5 Lines Classifieds · GST extra
Book 1–3 days ahead Deadlines vary by paper
You’ll need FIR / police report copy See documents below
Sample ad text
Fill in your details →Steps
- 1 File a police report Report the loss at the police station or on your state police website and keep the copy.
- 2 Publish the ad Most offices accept one newspaper. Some ask for one Hindi and one English paper; check with the office that will issue the duplicate.
- 3 Keep the printed copy You will attach the newspaper cutting to the duplicate application.
- 4 Apply for a duplicate Submit the police report, newspaper cutting and an affidavit if asked.
Documents
- Police report / FIR copy
- Photocopy of the lost document, if you have one
- ID proof
Rates in The Times of India, Mumbai
| Ad type | Charged by | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Classified text | 5 Lines Classifieds | ₹1,000 |
| Classified display | Per sq cm | ₹700 |
| Display | Per sq cm | Check on booking site |
Text classified price from public booking-site rates, GST extra. Display ads are priced per sq cm; check the booking site.
Specific guides
Lost marksheet: newspaper ad format मार्कशीट गुम होने का विज्ञापन Lost property registry (sale deed): newspaper ad रजिस्ट्री / बैनामा गुम होने का विज्ञापन Lost passport: newspaper ad format पासपोर्ट गुम होने का विज्ञापन अख़बार में विज्ञापन कैसे दें How to give an ad in a newspaper — in Hindi Lost vehicle RC: newspaper ad format गाड़ी की आरसी गुम होने का विज्ञापन Lost share certificate: newspaper notice शेयर सर्टिफ़िकेट गुम होने की सूचना दस्तावेज़ गुम होने का विज्ञापन कैसे दें Lost document newspaper ad — sample in Hindi
Questions
Which newspaper should I use?
Use a paper published in the city where the document was lost or issued. The issuing office may name a specific paper; follow that.
Do I need a police report first?
Usually yes. Most offices ask for the police report together with the newspaper cutting.
Lost document ad prices in Mumbai newspapers
All Mumbai prices →| Newspaper | Language | Price | For | Display (per sq cm) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinakaran | Tamil | ₹250 | 4 Lines Classifieds | ₹33 | Book ↗ |
| Daily Thanthi | Tamil | ₹250 | 3 Lines Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Economic Times | English | ₹280 | 5 Lines Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Udayavani | Kannada | ₹300 | 10 Words Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Business Line | English | ₹305 | 2 Lines Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Navbharat Times | Hindi | ₹350 | 5 Lines Classifieds | ₹160 | Book ↗ |
| Navabharat | Hindi | ₹400 | 25 Words Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Indian Express | English | ₹400 | 20 Words Classifieds | ₹205 | Book ↗ |
| Pudhari | Marathi | ₹400 | 4 Lines Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
| Saamana | Marathi | ₹450 | 16 Words Classifieds | — | Book ↗ |
Text classified prices from ads2publish.com, checked 2026-10-12. GST extra. Confirm on the booking site before paying.