Kottayam is the undisputed media and publishing capital of Kerala.
* **Malayala Manorama**: One of India's largest and most influential circulating daily newspapers is headquartered here. * **Deepika**: The oldest Malayalam daily currently in publication, founded in Kottayam in 1887. * **Mangalam Publications**: A major publisher of newspapers and weekly magazines based in the city. * **DC Books**: The largest publisher and retail bookstore chain in Kerala operates its headquarters out of Kottayam.