Editorial

A surge in self-publishing can look like a threat to established publishers but a closer look at the evidence suggests it is more useful as a signal. It shows where authors, readers and technology are heading, and publishers are well placed…

We all know the importance of reading and how libraries have historically been the great equalisers of this process. Indian libraries are also changing with time, by embracing e-resources, automation, and AI-enabled discovery. For example,…

Gone are the days when Indian language publishing was considered as a smaller, regional cousin to the “real” business of English-language books. Indian language publishing is no longer waiting for permission to matter. It is building its…

Publishing has always been shaped by technology but Artificial Intelligence has made inroads into our workflow as well. It doesn’t just change how books move, it changes how they are made. From the first draft to the final recommendation…

The publishing industry is gearing forward and 2026 is all about embracing changes. As India’s education ecosystem prepares for the next phase of transformation under NEP 2020, it is increasingly clear that these changes are not happening…

Technology is no longer just influencing publishing; it is reshaping its very foundations. The emergence of digital-native formats signal a profound shift in how stories are created, discovered, and consumed. It is transforming publishing…

Storytelling in India has never been just a creative act; it is our collective identity. From the oral epics recited by village storytellers to the printed pages that shaped post-independence thought, and now the digital narratives that…

At a time when the pressure to chase trends, churn out bestsellers, and dominate charts looms large, independent publishers remind us that publishing is not just business.As Priya and Kapil Kapoor of Roli Books put it, “We have a focused…

We recently celebrated the World Book Day 2025, where UNESCO highlighted “The role of literature in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” emphasizing how literature can inspire action and awareness across key global issues…

The Indian book industry is booming. GfK Entertainment and NielsenIQ BookData have released their international report for 2024 at the recently concluded London Book Fair. The data reveals increasing fiction revenues, while non-fiction book…