Sakal
Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaMarathiEstablished in 1932 by Dr. Nanasaheb Parulekar, this prominent Marathi-language daily serves as a cornerstone of journalism in Maharashtra with a vast readership across Pune and the state. It is widely recognized for its strong regional influence, focus on socio-political issues, and extensive network of community-based reporting.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN PUNE
Regional press circulation is historically dominated by Marathi-language dailies and heavily influenced by a single major publishing conglomerate, the Sakal Media Group. The flagship publication of this market is Sakal, a Marathi broadsheet founded in 1932 by Dr N. B. Parulekar that remains the most widely read regional newspaper. The same media company also produced Sakaal Times, an English-language daily aimed at the local metropolitan readership, which shares the market with independent titles like the Marathi News Daily. Paperboy lists 3 newspapers in Pune.
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