Jagran Prakashan to publish
facsimile edition of The Independent in India
New Delhi; September 13, 2006; Jagran Prakashan Limited (JPL),
publishers of ‘Dainik Jagran’, India’s largest read newspaper today announced
an in principle agreement under which JPL will publish the facsimile edition of
The Independent,(International Edition) from New Delhi.
"Strategic partnership between JPL and INM
enables us to offer a quality international newspaper to Indian readers. The
Independent is known for providing unmatched editorial insights into global
businesses, markets and economies and has maintained unrivaled journalistic
standards worldwide.", said Shri Mahendra Mohan Gupta, CMD, Jagran
Prakashan Ltd.
JPL is in process of finalizing
the launch of its second brand with core management team already in place. Mr
Alok Sanwal has joined as vice president to head second brand. Prior to
joining Jagran he was investment director Media M group. JPL has recently launched its
31st edition in Amritsar, Punjab.
The Independent Group is planning to increase its
stake by 1-3% in Jagran Prakashan Ltd. (subject to SEBI approval). Presently,
it has 20.8% stake in JPL. Jagran Group is also in talks to sell 20% stake in
its radio arm to the Independent Group.
About The Independent News and Media Plc
Independent News & Media
is a leading global media and communications group, with a turnover in excess
of €1.8 billion, and 10,400 employees worldwide.
About Jagran Prakashan Limited
Jagran Prakashan Limited is a
leading media house of India which publishes Dainik Jagran, India’s largest read and highest circulated daily with a total readership of 19.1 million readers
per day (as per IRS 2006 R1)). It was also voted the most credible and trusted
newspaper in India, according to a survey by Globscan, conducted in 10 of the
world's leading countries, including the US, UK, Germany and Russia.
Established in 1942, Dainik
Jagran was the brainchild of the Indian Freedom fighter, Late Shri Puran
Chandra Gupta. The first edition was launched from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh in
1942. Dainik Jagran is now published in 31 editions across 11 states. The group
publishes Sakhi, a monthly magazine targeted at women. The group also publishes
Jagran Varshiki, an annual general knowledge digest, and various national and
state statistical compilations.
Jagran Engage, a newly created
division provides specialized ‘Out of Home’ advertising services with a
Pan-India footprint.
Jagran Solutions provides
below the line activities like promotional marketing, event management and on
ground activities having pan India presence. The company’s portal www.jagran.com is the most visited Hindi portal in the world.
The company provides IVR/AVR/SMS services through its short code service 7272.
For further details, please contact:
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Mr. Basant Rathore
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Kunal Takalkar/Saurabh Saxena
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Jagran Prakashan Limited
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Adfactors Public Relations
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50, Okhla Industrial Estate,
Phase – III, New Delhi
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D-42, NDSE Part – II
New Delhi – 110 049
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Mobile Number:- +91 93120 04415
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Tel: (+91) 11 41345155/6/7/8
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