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The Independent to have facsimile edition from New Delhi

New Delhi: A facsimile edition of the British daily, The Independent, will soon be brought out from here by its joint venture partner Jagran Prakashan Ltd., which publishes the Hindi daily, Dainik Jagran. The Independent, part of the euro 1.8 billion Independent News and Media (INM), will also increase its stake in the Kanpur-headquartered Jagran Prakashan Ltd. (JPL) from the current 20.8 per cent. JPL was also in talks to sell 20 per cent stake in its radio venture to the U.K.-based group. "A strategic partnership between JPL and INM enables us to offer a quality international newspaper to Indian readers. The Independent is known for providing unmatched editorial insights into global businesses, markets and economies, and has maintained unrivalled journalistic standards worldwide," JPL chairman and managing director Mahendra Mohan Gupta said.

The two companies have reached an "in principle agreement" to publish the facsimile edition of The Independent (international edition) from New Delhi.

Under the guidelines, Indian editions of foreign newspapers are not allowed, but they may bring out a facsimile edition, without any India-specific news or advertisement — PTI

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