Under the agreement, The Indian Express, The Financial Express and their websites will publish content from The Economist Newspaper within a branded page.

This new agreement will regularly offer leading global content from The Economist on an exclusive basis for Indian readers, including its widely respected Special Reports.

“Today, in an increasingly globalised world, it is not enough for our newspapers to bring our readers the best coverage of what is happening within the country,” said Shekhar Gupta, Group CEO, The Indian Express Group. “As the Indian business and entrepreneurial mind becomes more global, it needs wisdom and information on what is happening around the world, and quickly.

“The Economist is one of the most respected and successful publications in the world, with an unrivaled track record of insightful journalism. This unique agreement between The Indian Express Group and The Economist emphasises our commitment to providing our readers absolutely the best in news and views. Given the Express group’s decades-long experience of upright and independent journalism, The Economist was the natural partner for us,” he said.

The Indian Express Group, founded in 1932, was a unifying voice behind India’s struggle for independence. In 74 years, the group has grown from a single edition to 35 national editions, 14 publication centres and seven language dailies that reach over 19 million people across India.

The Indian Express, identified with fair and fiercely independent journalism, is one of the most influential newspapers in India. The Financial Express, which began publication in 1961, is seen as one of the most credible, unbiased and independent financial publications in India.

The Economist, first published in London in 1843, is a weekly paper of news, analysis and commentary, covering business and the global political economy with a worldwide circulation in excess of one million. Because of its independent and international editorial perspective, it is read by more of the world’s political and business leaders than any other magazine. Editorial independence is at the heart of The Economist and its unbiased, objective presentation of facts, events and analysis is key to its continuing success.