The Hindu ePaper & Subscription Plans — June 2026 Deals
You open The Hindu's subscription page and there are four different plan types, three billing periods, a student discount you can't figure out how to apply, and pricing that changes depending on whether you're on mobile or desktop. Meanwhile, the June 2026 mid-year sale has quietly knocked up to 47% off annual plans — and it won't last past the month end.
The Hindu ePaper gives you the full newspaper exactly as it prints — every page, every edition, every city — as a digital replica each morning. The digital subscription unlocks unlimited articles on the website and app, ad-free, across any three devices. This guide compares every active plan with real June 2026 prices, so you can pick the right one in under two minutes and not overpay.
All plans are available directly on The Hindu's website. Zoutons has verified the June 2026 discount pricing and compiled the full plan breakdown below.
- The Hindu Digital — Monthly Plan — ₹209/month
- The Hindu ePaper — Monthly Plan — ₹149/month
- The Hindu Digital + ePaper Bundle — Monthly — ₹299/month
- The Hindu Digital — Annual Plan — ₹1,499/year
- The Hindu ePaper — Annual Plan — ₹999/year
- The Hindu Full Access — Annual Premium — ₹2,999/year
- The Hindu Gift Subscription — 3 Months — ₹499
- The Hindu Print + Digital Combo — Monthly — ₹499/month
- The Hindu Business Line — Digital Annual — ₹1,999/year
- The Hindu Student Plan — Annual — ₹799/year
- The Hindu Premium Access — Half-Yearly — ₹1,799
- The Hindu Weekend Edition — Monthly — ₹99/month
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⭐ Best Overall
The Hindu Digital — Monthly Plan
"Exactly what you need if you only read The Hindu online — unlimited articles, no ads, cancel anytime with zero commitment."
India's most trusted newspaper, fully unlocked on your phone and laptop. The monthly digital plan gives you unlimited access to all sections, exclusive newsletters, and ad-free reading across three devices simultaneously. No annual lock-in, ideal for first-time subscribers testing the waters.
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💰 Budget Pick
The Hindu ePaper — Monthly Plan
"If you grew up reading the print newspaper, this is the closest you'll get on a screen — same layout, same feel, zero paper waste."
The ePaper is a pixel-perfect digital replica of the printed newspaper, delivered every morning. You get every page in the exact print layout, read it in any browser or app, and download pages for offline reading. Covers all major city editions including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru.
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✅ Top Rated
The Hindu Digital + ePaper Bundle — Monthly
"The smartest monthly plan if you want the full picture — search a story online, then read the print context in ePaper without switching subscriptions."
Get both the digital website/app access and the ePaper in one plan. Switch between online article mode and print-layout ePaper mode depending on how you want to read on any given day. Includes all supplements, ad-free on both modes, and priority customer support.
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🏆 Editor's Pick
The Hindu Digital — Annual Plan (Best Value)
"If you know you'll read The Hindu all year, this is the no-brainer — you save ₹1,000 vs monthly billing before June ends."
The annual digital plan is The Hindu's best-value offer this June. One upfront payment unlocks 12 months of unlimited access — full website, app, all newsletters — at an effective rate of just ₹125 per month. The biggest per-month saving in the digital plan category.
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💰 Budget Pick
The Hindu ePaper — Annual Plan
"At ₹83 per month, this is the cheapest legitimate way to read India's most respected newspaper — daily, in full print layout."
The ePaper annual plan gives you the complete print edition digitally, every morning, for less than a cup of coffee per day. You get a 90-day archive at this tier — three times the monthly plan — plus all city editions and offline download support for 365 days.
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👑 Premium Pick
The Hindu Full Access — Annual Premium Plan
"For serious readers who want every word The Hindu publishes — articles, ePaper, premium supplements, crosswords, and Business Line access in one plan."
The Full Access annual plan is The Hindu's most comprehensive offering. You get everything in the Digital and ePaper annual plans combined, plus premium supplements, the full crossword archive, Business & International sections unlocked, and priority customer support — all at ₹250/month effective.
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🎁 Gift Pick
The Hindu Gift Subscription — 3 Months
"The most thoughtful gift for news-loving family members — three months of quality journalism delivered instantly by email, no account sharing needed."
Gift a 3-month The Hindu subscription to parents, teachers, or news enthusiasts. The gift code is delivered instantly by email and can be redeemed on any device without sharing your own account. Full digital access for the recipient, zero hassle for you.
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✅ Top Rated
The Hindu Print + Digital Combo — Monthly
"For those who can't give up the morning print ritual but also want to catch breaking stories throughout the day on their phone."
The Print + Digital combo delivers the physical newspaper to your home every morning AND gives you full digital access for the rest of the day. Available in cities where The Hindu has print distribution — check availability at your pincode before subscribing.
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👑 Premium Pick
The Hindu Business Line — Digital Annual
"The only English business newspaper that covers India's markets, policy, and economy with the same editorial rigour as The Hindu brings to national news."
Business Line is The Hindu Group's dedicated financial newspaper. The annual digital subscription covers stock markets, corporate earnings, economy and trade policy, and international business — essential reading for investors, entrepreneurs, and finance professionals at ₹167/month effective.
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💰 Budget Pick
The Hindu Student Plan — Annual (47% Off)
"The deepest discount The Hindu offers — and the only plan that gets you full digital access plus ePaper for less than ₹70 a month."
The student plan is The Hindu's steepest discount, valid for students at any recognised Indian institution. Verification requires a valid college email or student ID upload. Once verified, you get full digital access plus ePaper for a full year — renewable annually as long as you are enrolled.
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📅 Flexible Plan
The Hindu Premium Access — Half-Yearly Plan
"When you want more than monthly but aren't ready for a full year — six months of Full Access at 40% off is the commitment sweet spot."
The half-yearly plan bridges the gap between monthly flexibility and annual savings. One payment covers six months of Full Access — digital website, ePaper, all supplements — and saves you significantly over monthly billing. Ideal for readers who move cities or switch plans mid-year.
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💰 Budget Pick
The Hindu Weekend Edition — Monthly Plan
"If Saturday chai and The Hindu is your ritual, this is all you need — weekend-only access at a price that makes the morning worthwhile."
The Weekend Edition plan gives you Saturday and Sunday digital editions of The Hindu, including the Saturday Magazine supplement, crossword archive, and the full Lifestyle, Travel, and Books sections. Ideal for readers who stay too busy on weekdays but never miss a weekend read.
The Hindu Subscription Plans — June 2026 Comparison
Not sure which plan to pick? Here's the full comparison at a glance — prices reflect the June 2026 mid-year deal pricing.
| Plan | Duration | Price | Monthly Effective | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital | Monthly | ₹209/mo | ₹209 | First-time subscribers, flexibility seekers |
| ePaper | Monthly | ₹149/mo | ₹149 | Print lovers who want digital convenience |
| Digital + ePaper Bundle | Monthly | ₹299/mo | ₹299 | Full-coverage monthly readers |
| Digital Annual | 12 Months | ₹1,499/yr | ₹125 | Regular readers wanting maximum savings |
| ePaper Annual | 12 Months | ₹999/yr | ₹83 | Budget-conscious ePaper readers |
| Full Access Annual | 12 Months | ₹2,999/yr | ₹250 | Power users who want everything |
| Gift Subscription | 3 Months | ₹499 | ₹166 | Gifting to family or colleagues |
| Print + Digital Combo | Monthly | ₹499/mo | ₹499 | Those who prefer a physical copy + digital |
| Business Line Annual | 12 Months | ₹1,999/yr | ₹167 | Finance professionals, investors |
| Student Plan Annual | 12 Months | ₹799/yr | ₹67 | College students — deepest discount |
| Premium Half-Yearly | 6 Months | ₹1,799 | ₹300 | Flexible medium-term subscribers |
| Weekend Edition | Monthly | ₹99/mo | ₹99 | Weekend-only readers on a tight budget |
Which The Hindu Plan Should You Choose?
The answer comes down to three questions: How often do you read? Do you prefer print layout or web articles? And are you a student?
If you read The Hindu daily and aren't a student, the Digital Annual plan at ₹1,499 is the clear winner this June — ₹125/month effective, 40% off, and covers everything for a full year. If you specifically love the print layout, swap that for the ePaper Annual at ₹999 — the best per-month rate of any single-access plan at ₹83/month.
Students should go straight to the Student Plan at ₹799/year. The 47% discount gives you digital + ePaper at ₹67/month — nothing else in the lineup comes close to that value. For gifting, the 3-Month Gift Subscription at ₹499 is the only option that doesn't require sharing your own account.
