Maharashtra Times (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र टाइम्स), colloquially referred to as ‘Ma Taa’ (मटा) from its Marathi initialism, is a Marathi newspaper based in Mumbai, India. It is the ninth-largest-selling daily newspaper in the country. It is owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. or The Times Group, the largest media house in India.