We believe that media is a medium of public education and of social change.

MEDIA

At AP Globale, we believe that media is a medium of public education and of social change. Through our media we try our best to positively contribute to our society by creating and curating purposeful and educational content for Print, TV and Digital.

Media as an enabler for democracy

At AP Globale, we believe that media is a medium of public education and of social change. Through our media we try our best to positively contribute to our society by creating and curating purposeful and educational content for Print, TV and Digital.

We believe that media acts as a strong agency to formulate and organized public opinion, hence, publishers have an influential role in strengthening democracy.

Democracy and media have a strong association. Strong democracies always have resilient and free media. Sakal Media acts as a ‘watchdog’, promoting government transparency, accountability, and public scrutiny of decision-makers in power, and by highlighting policy failures, maladministration, and corruption, thus acting as a mirror.

Our Companies

Sakal Media Group

Established in 1932, Sakal Media Group is the largest independently owned media business in Maharashtra. SMG operates newspapers and magazines in Marathi as well as English with a circulation across Maharashtra and Goa. The Group also has interests in digital media, event management services, commercial printing and television. With a workforce of over 3500 and a vendor network that exceeds 25,000, SMG is a people-focused organization. The newspapers and magazines owned by the group in Marathi and English have a combined readership of over 14 million, making it the leading daily in Maharashtra.

Sakal Newspaper

Founded by the eminent journalist Dr. N. B. Parulekar and established in 1932, Sakal started out as a 4-page daily and has today turned into the voice of Maharashtra, making it one of the top read regional dailies in India and the Number One in Maharashtra.

Esakal

Today, esakal.com is the single largest Marathi community online and the most popular Marathi news website with 120 million monthly page views.

The Brigde Chronicle

The Bridge Chronicle is a digital-only english publication committed to bridging the gap between information and the world. This commitment also sets the editorial tone for the detailed and research-oriented articles that go into the depth of what matters.

Sarkarnama

Sarkarnama is the leading political news medium in Maharashtra, helping readers understand contemporary political scenarios through its quality content, in-depth analysis and pool of experts.
Today, Sarkarnama is the first choice of political leaders ranging from Members of Parliament to Grampanchayats.

Saam TV

Launched in August 2008, Saam TV is the group’s first venture into the broadcast media business bringing a global outlook to regional television. High-quality programming of Saam TV channel enlightens, inspires, and entertains large viewership in Maharashtra.

Dainik Gomantak & Gomantak Times

Gomantak and Gomantak Times are dailies published for the State of Goa. Having made a strong connection with their readers, both publications top the readership charts of the state.

Agrowon (Agriculture Newspaper)

Agrowon is the first agriculture daily worldwide. Launched with the objective to make farmers globally competitive, Agrowon equips farmers with factual information as well as the latest technology in the field of agriculture. The popularity of Agrowon is evident from the fact that the newspaper achieved a readership of 1 million within the first 12 months of being launched itself.

Yinbuzz

Yinbuzz.com is an extension of the Young Inspirators Network (YIN). It has created a massive youth network in a short time, connecting thousands of students across Maharashtra. The portal equips Maharashtrian students with the voice to express themselves. Over 2,500 students publish their articles (after moderation) every day, voicing their opinions.