WAN-IFRA South Asia, headquartered in Chennai, started its operation in 2001 as a private limited company registered under the Indian Companies Act. But the origin of IFRA in India dates back to 1992 when the services of IFRA, with only an Annual Conference, were offered in this country through a representative office. From this modest beginning, it today stands as a separate company catering to the needs of the Indian publishing industry.

Currently there are about 42 members - both publications and suppliers. Most of the leading publications in India are our members, the list includes ABP, Amar Ujala, Bartaman, Daily Ajit, Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Sambad, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Dinamalar, DNA, Eenadu, India Today, Kala Kaumudhi, Lokmat, Madhyamam, Malayala Manorama, Manipal Media, Mathrubhumi, Mid Day, New Indian Express, The Daily Thanthi, The Hindu, The Hindustan Times, The Times of India, The Tribune, The Hind Samachar, Saakshi, Sanmarg and Sakal.