September October 2025

Yogesh Dashrath, Country Manager – India at Storytel, shares how audiobooks complement print, open new opportunities for publishers and authors, and are steadily finding their place in India’s storytelling ecosystem.

India’s rich storytelling tradition is now embracing the digital frontier, where vernacular writers and readers connect, create, and share content like never before. By blending regional language narratives with modern technology, platforms…

By balancing accessibility with artistry, publishers like Tara Books and Wonder House are ensuring that Indian storytelling not only preserves its rich legacy but also adapts dynamically to the tastes and technologies of today’s readers.

Neeraj Jain, Managing Director of Scholastic India and Chair of the FICCI Publishing Committee, reflects on the evolving landscape of Indian publishing. From the rise of digital-first platforms and regional voices to the growing demand for…

While heritage publishers continue to safeguard India’s literary legacy, ensuring that classics remain accessible and relevant across generations, a new wave of independent and contemporary publishers is expanding the horizons of…

At the 75th AGM Delhi State Booksellers’ And Publishers’ Association (DSBPA), President Himanshu Chawla & Jt. Secretary Shubham Jain welcomed Chief Guest President ILA Dr. Pardeep Rai. Anuj Bahri Malhotra of Bahri Sons Book Shop was…

In the heart of southern India, an exciting new chapter in world literature is about to unfold. The Chennai International Book Fair (CIBF), one of Asia’s youngest yet most dynamic literary gatherings, is preparing for its fourth edition…

The Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP), the representative body of publishers across India, successfully concluded its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM). The newly elected Governing Body is as follows: Immediate Past President: Naveen…

The Indian Reprographic Rights Organisation (IRRO) has recently elected its new Governing Body for the term 2025–2027 at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The newly elected Governing Body comprises distinguished leaders from the publishing…

The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, critically-acclaimed novel by Kiran Desai,has been shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize for Fiction. Published in India under Penguin’s Hamish Hamilton imprint in September 2025, The Loneliness of Sonia…