SakalMedia is the largest independently owned media business in Maharashtra, India. Established in 1932 by Dr. N.

B. Parulekar, the Sakal Media Group owns and operates newspapers and magazines in Marathi and English, reaching over 6 million readers. Headquartered in Pune, the group also has interests in digital media, event management services, commercial printing, and runs a regional television channel.

The flagship brand, Sakal, was first published as a 4-page daily in Pune and expanded to include the English version, Sakal Times, in 2008. Led by Group Managing Director Mr. Abhijit Pawar and Mentor and Chairman Shri Pratap Govindrao Pawar, the Sakal Media Group is renowned for its social initiatives.

Guided by the philosophy of Social First, the group aims to bring about social and economic transformation by actively engaging with its readers and collaborating with all pillars of democracy. The group's recent initiatives, such as the Tanishka Foundation, Young Inspirators Network (YIN), and Pune Bus Day, highlight its commitment to empower women, engage youth, and address critical social issues. With a workforce of over 3500 and a wide network, Sakal Media Group offers a vibrant work environment conducive to growth and advancement