Brochure Printing in Gurugram: Cost Guide for Tri-Fold, Bi-Fold & Booklets

By Rajesh Aggarwal, Proprietor · May 2026 · 8 min read

Brochure quotes depend on format, paper weight, finish and quantity, yet many buyers request one without specifying these. This guide covers the most common brochure types, explains what drives cost up or down, and helps you decide what to specify before calling a printer in Gurugram or anywhere in Delhi NCR.

The Three Main Brochure Formats

Format choice is the single biggest cost variable. Here is how each format works, assuming 4-colour CMYK print on both sides, standard paper and matte lamination. Quotes are made against your specification and quantity:

1. Tri-Fold Brochure (Most Common)

Tri-fold brochures fold a single A4 or DL sheet into three panels. They are the standard format for product catalogues, hotel menus, clinic information sheets, and event handouts. Paper weight is typically 130–170 GSM art paper (uncoated) or 115–135 GSM coated.

Cost for tri-fold brochures scales mainly with print quantity and paper weight — larger orders bring the per-unit cost down significantly, while heavier art paper and double-sided colour printing add to material cost. Share your quantity and paper preference for an exact quote.

Finish choices such as gloss lamination or spot UV change the cost, and are confirmed at quotation.

2. Bi-Fold Brochure (A5 Booklet Style)

Bi-fold brochures are a single sheet folded once, giving four A5 panels. Often used for corporate profiles, real estate brochures, and product specification sheets where more text is needed than a tri-fold allows. Paper weight: 130–200 GSM.

Bi-fold brochure cost follows the same pattern as tri-fold — quantity and paper weight are the main drivers, with a higher per-unit cost at small quantities and a significant drop at higher volumes. Share your quantity and paper weight for an exact quote.

3. Saddle-Stitched Booklet (8–24 Pages)

Multi-page booklets are staple-bound and used for product catalogues, annual reports, training manuals, and hotel compendiums. Price scales with page count and paper choice. Cover typically 250–300 GSM, inner pages 100–130 GSM.

For saddle-stitched booklets, page count and paper choice (cover vs. inner stock) are the main cost drivers in addition to quantity — more pages and heavier cover stock increase cost per unit, while larger print runs reduce it. Share your page count, paper choice and quantity for an exact quote.

What Drives Brochure Printing Costs in Gurugram

Five variables account for most of the price variation you will see when comparing quotes from printers in Gurugram and Delhi NCR:

1. Paper Weight and Type

Paper is typically the largest single cost component of a brochure job. Moving to a heavier GSM art paper increases material cost; uncoated paper (for a natural, matte feel) tends to cost somewhat more than coated art paper at equivalent weights because it is less commonly stocked in Gurugram. For premium corporate brochures, textured paper (linen, conqueror) costs noticeably more than standard art paper.

2. Lamination and Finish

Most brochures are laminated on the outer side for durability and feel. Options and their relative cost impact:

Matte lamination: Standard. Soft feel, prevents fingerprints. Base price.
Gloss lamination: Brighter, more vivid colours. Adds a modest premium over matte.
Soft-touch (velvet) lamination: Premium feel, popular for luxury real estate and hospitality. Adds a significant premium over matte.
Spot UV: High-gloss coating on selected areas (logos, images). Adds cost depending on coverage area.
Foil stamping: Gold or silver foil on cover. Adds cost for the foil process and die charge. Requires a separate die.

3. Quantity

Offset printing needs plates and make-ready before the job runs, so it suits longer runs. Digital printing has no plates and suits shorter runs. Share your quantity and we will recommend the process.

4. Printing Process: Offset vs Digital

For longer brochure runs, offset printing gives a consistent result across the whole run. Digital printing is the right choice when:

The quantity is small
Personalisation is required (variable data printing)
The date is tight and the file is print-ready

For larger quantities with a standard design, offset is usually the commercial choice.

5. Turnaround Time

Typical lead times vary by product, quantity, customization and finishing. Final delivery timelines are confirmed at quotation/order stage. Express production may be possible for selected jobs; tell us your deadline and we will confirm whether it is achievable before you order.

What to Specify When Getting a Brochure Quote

To get an accurate, comparable quote from any printer in Gurugram, provide these details upfront:

Format: Tri-fold, bi-fold, booklet (and page count)
Final size: A4, A5, DL, or custom dimensions
Paper: Weight (GSM) and type (art, uncoated, textured)
Print: Single-sided or double-sided, 4C CMYK or 1C/2C
Lamination: Matte, gloss, soft-touch, or none
Special finishes: Spot UV, foil, embossing, yes or no
Quantity: Exact number, not a range
Delivery date: Required in-hand date
File: Ready-to-print PDF or design-required

Missing any of these will result in a rough estimate — not a real quote. A quote needs this information to be accurate.

Checklist: Avoiding Common Brochure Printing Mistakes

☑ Confirm final size after folding — not the flat sheet size
☑ Add 3mm bleed on all edges if design goes to the edge
☑ Embed all fonts or convert to outlines before sending PDF
☑ Use CMYK colour mode, not RGB. Screen colours look different when printed
☑ Ask whether a proof is available for your job
☑ Confirm paper weight, not just GSM range. 130 GSM and 170 GSM feel very different
☑ Check whether the quotation is GST-inclusive (GST is added on top unless the quotation says otherwise)

Get a Brochure Quote in Gurugram

Rajesh Company has printed brochures for corporate offices, hotels, clinics, real estate, institutions and other businesses across Gurugram and Delhi NCR since 1997. We handle tri-fold, bi-fold, saddle-stitched booklets, and perfect-bound catalogues from our facility in Sector 37.

For a quote against your specification and quantity, share your details via WhatsApp at +91 99101 48075 or fill out the quote form on our homepage. We are open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM.