‘The Free Press Journal’ Announces Strategic Partnership With ‘Punekar News’ In Pune

The Free Press Journal, Mumbai’s iconic daily with a legacy spanning 96 years, is set to strengthen its foothold in Pune through a strategic partnership with Punekar News, the leading digital news platform covering Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

As part of this collaboration, both media houses will share content, spotlighting each other’s work across their respective platforms. The partnership also aims to engage their audiences through targeted campaigns to increase readership and raise awareness for both publications. The two will also work jointly on producing investigative stories and in-depth features, along with co-hosting events, panel discussions and community-driven initiatives.

Through this partnership, both organisations are committed to providing Pune’s residents with timely, relevant and insightful news. Together, they aim to create more dynamic content that serves the interests of their diverse readership and brings the pulse of Pune to the forefront.

Speaking about the partnership, Abhishek Karnani, President, The Free Press Journal, said, “We have been eyeing the Pune region for a few years now. Recently, we launched a dedicated Pune edition and a Pune section on our website. Now, by joining hands with Punekar News, we are sure to reach a wider Puneri audience. Together, we hope to serve our readers with even more engaging, reliable and diverse content.”

Mubarak Ansari, Co-Founder and Managing Editor, Punekar News, added, “We are delighted to announce this collaboration with The Free Press Journal, a publication with a rich legacy and strong journalistic values. At Punekar News, our mission has always been to provide accurate and timely news coverage with a focus on Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Partnering with The Free Press Journal allows us to expand our reach and amplify our efforts in delivering impactful stories to a broader audience.”