Top 10 Book Publishers in India

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TOP 10 BOOK PUBLISHERS IN INDIA

It is not an easy task to find the best publishers in India. This is mainly because there are lots of book publishers in India. So, it can be difficult for you to find the best publisher. If you are looking for the best book publishers in India, you can go through the internet. There are lots of publishing companies in India. You can visit the website of these companies and can find the contact details of these companies. You can contact these companies and can hire a right publisher for your book. You can know about the top book publishers in India from these companies.

Here is the list of top 10 best book publishers in India

1. Penguin Random House India 

Penguin Random House India, formerly known as Penguin India, is a subsidiary of the global publishing house Penguin Random House. Formed in 1985, Penguin India is the largest English language trade publisher in the continent. Penguin Random House India publishes classic fiction, modern fiction, biographies, sports books, travel guides, business books, and illustrated children’s books. The books are available in Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali and Urdu.

The publication has also embraced the digital age with almost 2200 e-books being published every year. Penguin Random House is a well-known publisher of critically acclaimed books, such as ‘The God of Small Things’ by Arundhati Roy and ‘The Inheritance of Loss’ by Kiran Desai. Their head office is based in Gurgaon, but you can also download their Penguin app to celebrate your love of reading.

Contact Details:

Email: PRH_Publicity@penguinrandomhouse.in

Website: https://penguin.co.in/

2. HarperCollins Publishers India

HarperCollins is a publishing company that should definitely be on your radar. HarperCollins Publishers India is a subsidiary of HarperCollins Worldwide and was established in 1992. Based in Noida, the company has published works by renowned authors such as Kiran Nagarkar, Tarun Tejpal and Arvind Adiga – the latter of which won the Man Booker Prize in 2008 for his book, ‘The White Tiger.’

They are one of the few publishers who are interested in publishing poetry and have a growing list of writers for their Harper Hindi program. In addition to poems, they also publish fiction and non-fiction works on a range of topics. Harper Collins India is open to new submissions and you can email your book proposals with a brief synopsis and the first three chapters of your manuscript. The body of the email should contain your name, contact number, and email id.

Contact Details:

Email: writetous@harpercollins.co.in

Website: https://harpercollins.co.in/

3. Saptrishi Publication

The Saptrishi Publication intends to create a revolution in the book industry. We published our best national and international literature books at a very reasonable price. As part of this mission, we published books written by renowned authors. Along with this, we also encourage new authors by providing them with equal chances.  The new author’s books were well received by readers. To make new authors renowned authors if they deserve it is our mission.  We have succeeded in our mission. We are very pleased to establish the new authors as renowned authors.

A publishing platform for authors from all over the world is called Saptrishi Publication. We promised to provide our readers with the best literature and valuable books.  In addition to publishing the best literature in Punjabi, Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit, and other Indian languages, we have also established a translation team to discover the best books from the worldwide literature.

Contact Details:

Email: sapatrishi94@gmail.com

Website: https://saptrishipublication.com/

4. Arihant Books

The headquarters are located at Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Arihant Books is an established author of educational and academic publications. The company was founded in 1997 and has since released more than 3000 books in medical, engineering general school curriculum, ITI, and polytechnic. Arihant Books also publishes selected books for public and federal entrance examinations.

The books are thoroughly researched and aligned with the current edition of syllabuses for the relevant syllabus. The company currently has 23 support and sales offices nationwide and can be found on the most popular online platforms. Arihant Books follows an open submission policy. You can submit your academic manuscript by submitting a book proposal in a concise format.

Contact Details:

Email: crm@arihantbooks.com

Website: https://arihantbooks.com/

5. Rupa Publications

Rupa Publications was started in 1936 by D. Mehra. Over 95% of Rupa’s catalogue has been converted into e-books, which has helped the company reach a wider audience. The Delhi-based publishing house has an eclectic mix of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books, with titles covering history, business, politics and memoirs.

Authors associated with Rupa include Ruskin Bond, APJ Abdul Kalam, Pranab Mukherjee and Chetan Bhagat. The company accepts submissions in both fiction and non-fiction genres; you can send a hard copy of your submission.

Contact Details:

Email: sales@rupapublications.com

Website: https://rupapublications.co.in/

6. Aleph Book Company

Aleph Book Company is a relatively new entrant to the Indian publishing scene. It was founded in May 2011 by David Davidar, R.K. Mehra and Kapish Mehra of Rupa Publications India, and is based in Delhi. Aleph takes a selective approach to publishing, with a focus on quality over quantity.

Each year, the company publishes around 40 titles in genres like fiction, history, autobiography, travel, business, popular culture and non-fiction. Its author list includes well-known names like Shashi Tharoor, Devdutt Patnaik, Valmik Thapar, Vikram Seth and Khushwant Singh.

Note that Aleph Book Company doesn’t accept unsolicited submissions and there aren’t any exceptions to this policy.

Contact Details:

Email: sales@alephbookcompany.com

Website: https://www.alephbookcompany.com/

7. Pan Macmillan India

Pan Macmillan India is a part of the global trade publishing group Macmillan Publishers. It started publishing operations in August 2010 and covers genres like fiction and non-fiction across various sub genres. One of its most famous books is ‘India after Gandhi’ by Ramachandra Guha. Pan Macmillan India has been publishing under the Picador imprint until recently.

The company has now added Pan and Macmillan, two new imprints to cover local commercial fiction and non-fiction publishing. Pan Macmillan India is accepting manuscripts for their Picador India, Pan, and Macmillan imprints.

The Picador India imprint focuses on literary fiction and nonfiction, the Pan imprint is tailored for general fiction and nonfiction, and the Macmillan imprint is designed for commercial fiction and nonfiction. The company accepts unsolicited submissions, but manuscripts represented by a literary agent receive greater priority.

Contact Details:

Email: customer.service@macmillan.co.in

Website: http://www.panmacmillan.co.in/

8. Jaico Publishing House

Jaico was founded in 1946 by Jaman Shah. It was India’s first company to distribute and publish paperback books in English. Shah saw a demand for affordable books and initiated Jaico’s publishing program. Jaico is headquartered in Mumbai and is known for its self-help, religion and philosophy, mind/body/spirit, and business titles. 

The company also publishes travel, current affairs, biography, and popular science books. Jaico has a translation division that translates English into nine Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. Some of its famous authors are Robin Sharma, Deepak Chopra, Khushwant Singh, Brian Tracy, and John Maxwell. 

One of Jaico’s well-known titles is ‘The Monk who Sold His Ferrari’ by Robin Sharma. Jaico publishes around 125 new titles every year. While it primarily focuses on fiction, non-fiction, and business titles, the company has an educational department that accepts some selected manuscripts in management and engineering.

Contact Details:

Email: Jaicopub@jaicobooks.com

Website: http://www.jaicobooks.com/

9. Hachette India

Hachette India is the Indian arm of Hachette UK. A relatively young publishing presence, it was launched in 2009. Situated in Gurgaon, Hachette India publishes general, literary and commercial fiction, children’s and reference books as well as non-fiction, covering memoirs, self help, travel, history, business, popular culture, lifestyle and sport. 

Successful titles at the house are ‘Turbulence’ by Samit Basu, ‘Durbar’ by Tavleen Singh and Amit Varma’s ‘My Friend Sancho.’ Hachette India is currently open to submissions, but please note that they will only consider your work if it is represented by a literary agent. They accept adult and business books, as well as selected titles in general fiction, non-fiction, and translations. 

Contact Details:

Email: sales@hachetteindia.com

Website: https://www.hachetteindia.com/

10. Scholastic India

Scholastic India is the ideal publisher for academic and children’s illustrated books. They have a great reputation, being started in 1997, as a well-known publisher and distributor of children’s books. One of their most famous titles is ‘The Hunger Games’ by Suzanne Collins. Based in Gurgaon, the publishing house prints books on educational technology, educational services and children’s media.

They are able to print in 45 languages and reach more than 150 countries. Scholastic India is always looking for new and talented authors to contribute to their catalog. If you are an author of children’s fiction, young-adult fiction, nonfiction, or biographies, they would love to read your work. In addition to traditional manuscripts, they also accept activity, quiz, self-help, and puzzle books. You can find more information about their submission guidelines on their website.

Contact Details:

Email: service@scholastic.co.in

Website: https://www.scholastic.co.in/

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