lokmat

Lokmat ( lit. 'People's Opinion') is a Marathi-language newspaper published in Maharashtra, India. Founded in 1971 by Jawaharlal Darda, it is the largest read Marathi-language newspaper in India. and has presence in print, digital, TV and events. It is also available in an e-paper format and is published in Hindi and English as Lokmat Samachar and the Lokmat Times respectively. Lokmat Media is one of the largest regional media groups in India and has presence in print, digital, TV and events.

Lokmat extended its media business to broadcast through a 50-50 joint venture with IBN18 Broadcast Limited. The joint venture company, IBN-Lokmat Private Limited (“IBNL”), operates IBN-Lokmat, a 24 x 7 Marathi news and current affairs television channel which went on air on 6 April 2008.