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Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
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In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
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FAQs
Top Queries
●When you visit the Business Standard website as a first-time visitor, you see some article headlines with the word “premium” suffixed to them. These are premium or locked articles.
●To unlock these articles, you need to get a Business Standard digital subscription.
●The Business Standard digital subscription offers unlimited and uninterrupted access to exclusive content – insights, features, comments and more – handpicked and curated by our editors just for you.
●Besides access to “premium” content, the Business Standard digital subscription gives you a host of other benefits too.
●Exclusive content, insights, features, opinions and comment handpicked by our editors just for you.
●Insights in sections as wide and diverse as The Smart Investor, Companies, Markets, Personal Finance, and Opinion, along with analyses, features, Leisure, and a lot more.
●Focused newsletters ensure you are on top of each topic that matters.
● You start your business day with Daily Business Briefing
●You get a head-start on the direction of the stock and other markets with Markets View
●Crème-de-la-crème of thought leaders help you interpret the world today with their opinion and comments in BS Views
●Daily business round-up every evening along with information on stocks you wish to track in Evening News Briefing
●Manage your money better with our special Personal Finance newsletter every Friday, and be informed about most important policy of the day with our Policy and Politics newsletter every Wednesday.
●Get data-based insights on India’s business, finance, markets and economy in the Business Standard Number Wise newsletter, which breaks down important data points to help you benefit from them.
●Access to digital archives of over 30 years
●Full access to the Business Standard Epaper at www.bs-epaper.com
●Unlimited access to Business Standard Digital on both the website and mobile apps
●Daily emails with news, views and analyses on companies of your choice.
●Stay on top of your investments by creating your portfolio on Business Standard and seamlessly track their movements
●Ad-free interface for an uncluttered reading experience.
Content that you consume on Business Standard is categorised into two broad buckets:
●Information: “What happened”, “when it happened”, “who were involved”, etc. You get to read five such reports free of charge every month on the Business Standard website.
●Insights: These take you beyond news and information. Our specialist writers and experts take you deeper into the information, with a nuanced approach, and address questions like “why it happened”, “what next”, “what changes”, “how and when will the change happen”, etc. This is the type of content that is not generally available free of cost.
Exclusive insights give you a head-start over the rest. When you get a Business Standard digital subscription, along with its other key benefits, you pay to access these insights before others. That’s a small price to pay to stay better informed and ahead of the rest.●Once subscribed, you get unlimited access to all “premium” content on any device – through browser or mobile applications.
●You can access your Business Standard digital subscription on any desktop/laptop browser or Business Standard’s Android and iOS mobile app. These apps are free to download:
Download our Android App : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.businessstandard.bs
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Packages & Pricing
All our subscriptions are automatically renewed for your convenience. You don't have to worry about renewing the subscription; we take care of it for you. Rest assured that you have complete control over your subscription; you can contact us anytime to change or cancel your subscription.
The Business Standard digital subscription is renewed automatically.
Auto renewal is a key product attribute that allows you to gain seamless and undisturbed access to the product and services we offer. Importantly, since it is not based on human intervention, it is not prone to human errors.
To change your subscription plan, simply mail us at assist@bsmail.in with your preferred plan.
All packages offer similar benefits and access types.
You can choose your best fit from among the following packages:
QUARTERLY STARTER (Business Standard digital subscription for 3 months): ₹900/quarter
SMART ESSENTIAL(Business Standard digital subscription for 12 months ): ₹2,700/year
SUPER SAVER (Business Standard digital subscription for 24 months) ₹3,900/two years
What's more, all packages come with complimentary digital access to all of The New York Times including News, Games, Cooking, and so much more.
Our introductory prices are our lowest available rates.
Your Business Standard digital subscription includes complimentary access to the complete digital experience of The New York Times. This covers all sections — News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter, and The Athletic.
No, this subscription is only for the digital platform.
No, we do not have an option to create customised packages. We do offer multiple packages to choose from. You can go for one that is the best fit for you.
Once you subscribe or upgrade to the Business Standard Digital package with complimentary New York Times access, you will receive a welcome email. Click the link provided in the email during its validity period and follow the steps to activate your New York Times Digital subscription.
Yes, you will need to create an account or log in if you have an existing account with on The New York Times to activate your access. Please note, both organisations do not share any personal data with each other or third parties.
Yes, you can. Your bundled access code will upgrade your existing New York Times account and extend it by one year.
You may be eligible for complimentary access to The New York Times at select price points. Check your email for details, or write to assist@bsmail.in with your subscription details. If your plan is not eligible, you can upgrade by paying a small one-time fee.
Currently, The New York Times access is provided as a complimentary add-on with no change in price.
No, the subscription price remains unchanged, whether or not you activate the complimentary New York Times access.
No, this package includes digital-only access. For the print edition of The New York Times, you may contact your local newspaper vendor or visit The New York Times International Edition subscription page here.
Please check your Welcome Email from Business Standard, including folders like Promotions, Updates, Spam, or All Mail. If you still cannot find it, write to assist@bsmail.in from your registered email address to request a resend.
Yes. Simply email assist@bsmail.in from your registered email address, and we will resend the instructions.
If you face any issues, write to assist@bsmail.in. We will resend the steps. If you still cannot activate your account after following the instructions, you may also contact The New York Times subscription assistance at help.nytimes.com/hc/en-us/articles/115014792927-International-Subscriber-Contact-Information
Your New York Times Digital access is linked to your Business Standard digital subscription and is meant for your personal use. If you choose not to use it, you can inform us at assist@bsmail.in.
Payment Methods
We offer a wide range of payment instruments for purchase of the Business Standard digital subscription. All payment methods that support auto renewal, including cards, UPI and wallets, can be used for making payments.
●Auto renewals enabled through standing instructions is a key feature of the product we offer. This functionality assists non-intervention-based seamless renewal of your subscription.
●The alternatives that do not offer auto renewals are prone to human errors and lead to gaps in user experience.
●The standing instruction facility is available across specific instruments/payment channels. To know if your instrument supports auto renewal, you can check with your card issuer or bank.
No, we do not offer any refunds. However, you can cancel your subscription anytime.
Yes, you will be prompted to register first to complete your subscription process. You can create an account using your email or mobile number. If you have already registered earlier, you can use the same account for purchase of a subscription. You need not create a separate account.
The news that you consume is broadly of two types – raw information and processed news with insights. If you do not wish to become a member, you can still read up to five informative articles of the first type free of charge every month.
For now, you can write to us at assist@bsmail.in and we will mail you a GST-compliant invoice. To make the process even easier, we will soon launch a feature to download invoices online.
General Queries
Digital is an independent product, with some content from the newspaper. With the Business Standard digital subscription, you get a lot more real-time information, besides products like newsletters, access to archives, and web-exclusive special features, which are independent of the print newspaper.
Yes, you can subscribe to Business Standard Digital from anywhere in the world.
For any questions, write to us at assist@bsmail.in
No, with Business Standard digital subscription, you get an ad-free reading experience.
A. You shall not download and distribute products like the epaper in PDF or any other format on social media and/or platforms like Telegram or content-sharing sites.
B. Unless for limited and private use, you may not download and archive or save copies of the epaper in electronic, physical or any other form. This includes use for public distribution or circulation, making copies for use in libraries, etc.
Cancellations
Cancellation is easy and can be initiated anytime with no questions asked.
However, if you wish to cancel your subscription, please write to us 48 hours prior to the auto-renewal of your subscription.
Using your registered email, send your cancellation request to assist@bsmail.in . Include your contact number for speedy action. Requests mailed to any other ID will not be acknowledged or actioned upon.
