You've been meaning to subscribe to The Hindu for months — quality journalism, no clickbait, zero paywalled surprises mid-article. But you open their subscription page and freeze: monthly or annual? Digital-only or print combo? Student plan? Family plan? Four pricing tiers stacked in a table with no clear winner in sight.
Good news: June 2026 is one of the best times to subscribe. The Hindu has active deals on digital plans, with annual bundles offering up to 44% off the month-by-month rate. Whether you're a daily commuter who reads on mobile, a home reader who still loves print, or a student on a tight budget, there's a plan built exactly for you — and a Zoutons coupon code that shaves a little more off the top.
We've broken down every current The Hindu subscription plan — verified pricing, what's included, who each plan suits, and how to stack the best discount available right now.
"The lowest-commitment entry point to ad-free, paywalled The Hindu — ideal if you want to try before going annual."
Full digital access to all The Hindu articles — news, opinion, business, sport, and supplements — with no ads. Read on desktop, mobile app, and tablet simultaneously. Cancel anytime, no lock-in period, billed monthly to your UPI or card.
"Pay once, read all year — the annual plan cuts your monthly cost to under ₹84 and is the pick nine out of ten regular readers should choose."
The sweet-spot subscription for anyone who reads The Hindu more than three times a week. Annual billing locks in the lowest per-month rate, and you get the same complete digital access as the monthly plan — all sections, all supplements, app + web, ad-free. The June 2026 promotional price makes this an especially sharp deal.
"Morning paper at your door plus all-day digital access — for readers who haven't traded the tactile ritual of a physical newspaper for a screen."
Get the print edition delivered to your doorstep every morning alongside full digital access. Covers major cities and towns across India with same-day delivery. The combo means you never miss a story whether you're at breakfast or on your evening commute. Available for monthly billing with doorstep delivery.
"The complete The Hindu experience — print every morning, digital all day — locked in for a full year at a rate that makes the monthly combo look expensive."
Annual commitment on the print+digital bundle slashes the per-month cost to ₹250 — versus ₹349 on monthly billing. Best suited to home readers in metros and Tier-1 cities where delivery is reliable. You get print Sunday magazines, supplements, and all digital access including The Hindu Group's other titles.
"UPSC aspirants, law students, and journalism undergrads — this is the plan that pays for itself the first time you cite a properly sourced editorial in your notes."
Verified student plan with a valid .edu email or college ID. Full digital access at ₹54/month — cheaper than a single cup of coffee at your campus cafeteria. Covers all sections relevant to competitive exam preparation: opinion pages, editorials, international affairs, economy, and science. Requires annual renewal with institution verification.
"One subscription, five readers — the math is obvious the moment you realize it costs less than three individual annual plans."
Covers up to 5 family members under a single subscription billed annually. Each member gets their own login, personal reading history, and bookmarks. The primary account holder manages memberships and billing. Perfect for households where multiple people read The Hindu daily — whether that's for news, crosswords, or business coverage.
"Everything The Hindu publishes — including The Hindu Group's sister titles, archive access going back years, and priority reader support — in one premium tier."
The top-tier plan for power readers and researchers. Unlocks The Hindu's complete digital archive, The Hindu BusinessLine, Frontline magazine, and Sportstar — all in one subscription. Includes up to 5 simultaneous device logins and early access to special investigations and long-reads. Ideal for journalists, researchers, and policy professionals.
"For the reader who sets aside Sunday mornings for long-form journalism — this plan unlocks weekend supplements, Magazine, and MetroPlus at the cost of two cups of coffee a month."
Access The Hindu on Saturdays and Sundays only — weekend editions, Sunday Magazine, MetroPlus, and all supplements. Limited weekday article access (5 free articles/day on weekdays). Best for casual readers who prefer long-form weekend reading over daily news consumption. Extremely low price point makes it ideal as a secondary subscription.
"If you want to read The Hindu exactly as it appears in print — page layout, photographs, and all — the eNewspaper plan is the closest digital equivalent to holding the physical paper."
Access the exact PDF replica of The Hindu's print edition every morning, available from 6 AM for most editions. Read complete pages with original layouts, photos, and classified sections — ideal for readers who miss the print-reading experience while travelling. Includes all editions: Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and more.
"A curated, age-appropriate digital edition for school students — same quality journalism, stripped of adult content, designed for classroom reading and current affairs prep."
Specially curated digital edition for school students from Class 6 to Class 12. Features simplified language versions of key national and international news stories, a weekly 'Young World' supplement, career and board exam guidance, and access to The Hindu's in-school quiz competition resources. Managed by a parent or teacher account.
"One of India's most respected newspaper crosswords, plus daily puzzles and a community of solvers — for less than ₹25 a month."
Dedicated subscription to The Hindu Crossword — the gold standard of Indian newspaper crosswords since 1971. Includes daily cryptic and quick crosswords, the weekly bumper, access to years of archived puzzles, solving statistics, and a solver community. Add-on plan: can be purchased standalone or stacked with any digital subscription.
"For law firms, consultancies, newsrooms, and corporate teams that need every member reading from the same quality source — with a central billing dashboard."
Group subscription for teams of up to 10 users, managed under a single corporate account. Includes a central admin dashboard for managing user access, billing, and usage reports. Each user gets independent login with full premium access. Additional user slots available at incremental pricing. Ideal for media companies, legal teams, public affairs departments, and academic institutions.
| Plan | Price | Devices | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Monthly | ₹199/mo | 2 | Try before committing annually |
| Digital Annual | ₹999/yr | 3 | Daily readers — best per-month value |
| Print + Digital Monthly | ₹349/mo | 3 + print | Home readers who want physical paper |
| Print + Digital Annual | ₹2,999/yr | 3 + print | Long-term print + digital combo readers |
| Student Annual | ₹649/yr | 2 | UPSC, law, journalism students |
| Family Plan | ₹1,499/yr | 5 users | Households with multiple readers |
| Premium All Access | ₹1,999/yr | 5 | Researchers, journalists, archive access |
| Weekend Edition | ₹499/yr | 2 | Casual weekend long-form readers |
| eNewspaper Annual | ₹799/yr | 2 | Readers who prefer print-replica layout |
| School Edition | ₹599/yr | 2 | Class 6–12 students, current affairs prep |
| Crossword+ Annual | ₹299/yr | Any | Puzzle enthusiasts — standalone or add-on |
| Corporate Group | ₹4,999/yr | 10 users | Teams, newsrooms, law firms, institutions |
The Hindu's promotional pricing for June 2026 is live across all digital plans — the annual digital plan at ₹999 is the headline deal, representing a 44% discount over the monthly rate. Here's how to stack the maximum discount:
Step 1 — Choose annual over monthly: The per-month cost on an annual plan is ₹83 versus ₹199 on monthly billing. That's a ₹1,389 saving over 12 months just by committing upfront.
Step 2 — Apply a Zoutons coupon code: Before checkout, visit the The Hindu coupons page on Zoutons and copy the active promo code. Apply it at The Hindu's subscription checkout for an additional percentage off.
Step 3 — Check eligibility for special plans: Students and school-going readers qualify for significantly lower rates. Corporate buyers save more at scale. Don't pay the standard rate if a targeted plan applies to you.
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