Blog – Pranav Gupta

New year, new beginnings – And a new role that I’m truly excited to step into!

January 4, 2021

For some it’s just a date. For others it’s the delight in discovering everything anew! This new year for me, is about being able to v...

Announcing new virtual event on PragatiE – Seeing life Gandhi’s Lens

December 22, 2020

“In a gentle way you can shake the world” Power, prowess and tenacity. Even Taimur Lane can’t beat Gandhi at any of these 3. The diff...

My thoughts on Penguin House acquiring Simon & Schuster

November 26, 2020

Although this acquisition might be good for the Promoters of both the organizations but I have few concerns: PRH will become the most dom...

Excited to share the news of my victory with you all – Meet the new member of International Publishing Association

November 24, 2020

First and foremost, I would like to express how proud I feel to represent the Indian publishing industry in the International Publishing Ass...

The Impact of Foreign Invasion on the Indian Publishing Industry

November 23, 2020

Despite the constantly expanding domestic market and largening exports, Indian book publishers are highly worried about the ‘invasion’ b...

How Important Are Copyright Laws in the Publishing Industry?

November 17, 2020

With the surge of e-books and growth of technology to support the trend, electronic publishing has completely taken over traditional publish...

Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair Goes Virtual! Is This a New Trend!

November 9, 2020

Exciting news for readers all over the world! The Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair will be held virtually this time on Nov 1...

Emerging Key Trends: How to Monetise Content Digitally?

November 4, 2020

The publishing industry is yet to re-invent itself to adapt to the pervasiveness and the possibilities the Internet has to offer. Over the p...

What Does Make in India Mean for the Publishing Industry?

November 2, 2020

Indian brands have been following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘vocal for local’ or localisation of a vision for a while now. Emphas...

Exciting News! FIP Nominated Me for the IPA

October 31, 2020

I am beyond pleased to share the news of my nomination with all my colleagues, friends and all readers who’ve supported me to express &...

Online Learning- Future Necessity or Just a Fad?

October 30, 2020

Fading trends or not, e- learning is an extension of how we learn and teach. The only thing that has changed over the past in education is- ...

Exhibitors and Eminent Speakers at the First-Ever Virtual Delhi Book Fair 2020

October 29, 2020

Delhi’s first-ever virtual book fair is just around the corner…. And I can safely say this is going to be one of the best and the m...

Creating the Office of My Dreams!

October 28, 2020

Today, I’m really grateful to all of you for gracing this occasion and travelling all the way to share in our happiness. In times like the...

Educational Publishing in the Digital Era!

October 23, 2020

Rapid changes in technology mean educational publishers need to adapt fast and provide students with the most updated source of learning. It...

Top Virtual Book Fair’s happening around the globe For many exhibitors, this year poses a big challenge

October 19, 2020

Can virtual book fairs capture the attention of visitors like in the physical setting? This year, colourful bookstalls won’t spring up al...

About Frontlist – The Online News Portal

October 11, 2020

A publisher for life, I have been delving in technology and digital for years now. This interest led me to become part of OMLogic as a Dir...

pragatiE’s introduction to the world! Organising Virtual Delhi Book Fair 2020

October 9, 2020

This year has been a whirlwind of surprises… And as the world cancels most of its exhibitions, shows and fairs, here’s one mo...

Digital Marketing – The Greatest Revolution of the Decade

March 11, 2019

Evolution has been and will always be a mammoth term to properly describe. Since the evolution of the digital age, the heavy changes have be...

What does the future hold for the academic publishing business in India?

February 22, 2019

Indian publishing industry is growing stronger day by day. With the present insights, the Indian publishing sector is the third largest nati...

New Delhi World Book Fair 2019

January 28, 2019

The New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF), which has been one of the biggest events in the publishing industry for over 45 years, is back. The f...

Digital Marketing Trends that are taking over 2019

January 10, 2019

In this tech-driven world where our wake-up routines begin with e-newsletters and our nightly routines end with social notifications and sub...

Technology — A Boon or a Bother for the Children?

December 19, 2018

Today’s youth is called GenTech and for a good reason because the Internet has become a very important part of a child’s life. With the ...

Sharjah International Book Fair 2018

November 28, 2018

A book fair that soon turned into a literary carnival, the 2018 edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) was attended by a number o...

Frankfurt Book Fair 2018

October 17, 2018

Frankfurt Book Fair a very engaging social and cultural event that connects the print and digital content business worldwide. This prestigi...

Afro – Asian Book Conclave 2018

September 27, 2018

An event to evaluate and plan the achievement of intellectual self-reliance through mutual assistance and cooperation between Africa and Asi...

Award for Excellence in Book Production – 2018

September 19, 2018

The stage was set, and all the nominees were nailed to their seats for the one event that every Indian publisher looks forward to - the Awar...

Delhi Book Fair 2018

September 13, 2018

Organised by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), and supported by Federation of Indian publishers (FIP), the 24th Delhi Book Fair was...

Education Reforms: A Necessity In India

August 21, 2018

Time and again there has been one sure thing that our country has continuously failed in and that is reforming the education sector. 72 year...

Entrepreneurship- The Rocky Road For Startups

August 14, 2018

Entrepreneurs usually start with a small setup, owing to uncertainties and various risk factors. To begin with, there are ample challenges f...

Indian Startup Ecosystem – Good | Bad | Ugly

July 25, 2018

All that’s rosy isn’t really ripe! Get that, did you? Well, am talking here about the different shades of the startup ecosystem. The go...

Indian Startup Ecosystem- A Bird’s-eye View

July 20, 2018

Every cover story, every article, and every feature has just one big glorified story- the story behind a successful startup. However fancy s...

India- A Strong Market for Academic Publishing

June 13, 2018

India is one of the largest populated countries in the world. With a population of 1.32 billion, India ranks second after China. With a popu...

World of Books on World Book Day

June 4, 2018

World Book Day is observed around the globe on 23rd April to celebrate the magical power of books and reading. It is also a celebration of a...

Reimagining Future with Reading Culture

May 14, 2018

April was a busy month, and I fool you not! I’ve been hopping around places doing something I love the most- attending book fairs, meeting...

IRRO 13th Annual General Meeting- Meet The Governing Body

May 8, 2018

As individual publishers, we have many ethical, social, economical and cultural responsibilities to fulfill. At times, however, it takes mor...

India Lacks Sports Culture not Spirit

April 13, 2018

I have always been a fan of sports, especially cricket. While sportsmen feel the adrenaline rush of performing within an arena, we as specta...

How is technology changing the publishing landscape?

April 5, 2018

Technology has been disrupting every sector, and when it comes to publishing, it is no different! There has been a significant shift in the ...

Evolution of Indian Book Export Market

March 21, 2018

India has a rich literary heritage. Some of the most distinguished authors include Rabindranath Tagore, Amir Khusro, Abul Fazl, Ziauddin Bar...

30th CBSE Principals’ Conference – Uplifting Education

March 15, 2018

New year. New opportunities. New experiences! Indeed, 2018 kicked off on a high note for me.... with a trip to Chennai for the 30th CBSE Pr...

32nd International Publishers Congress – Day 2

March 1, 2018

Much like the first day that was packed with amazing events and activities for all, Day 2 of the International Publishers Congress too witne...

32nd International Publishers Congress – Day 1

February 27, 2018

My previous blog Bringing Publishing Experts Under One Roof summed up the entire event with all the major highlights. However, this event ha...

A year summed up in one moment!

February 27, 2018

After a year full of extensive planning with emphasis on the minutest of details, the 32nd International Publishers Congress finally took of...

Bringing Publishing Experts Under One Roof

February 19, 2018

The Indian publishing industry witnessed one of the major international events this February. Hosted by the Federation of Indian Publishers ...

An Insight: Indian Book Market

February 9, 2018

If you are a reader, author, book lover or publisher, this piece of information is just for you. Indian book market is growing at an impress...

Copyright: How protected is your work?

February 8, 2018

Getting books published is a well-known struggle for authors. But what comes next is the threat of piracy. Being in the publishing industry,...

32nd IPC – Bringing Publishers Together

February 8, 2018

A unique blend of innovation and experience, the International Publishers Association presents the 32nd International Publishers Congress. W...

Sneak Peek: New Delhi World Book Fair 2018

January 19, 2018

New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) has always been an important event not only for bibliophiles but also publishers & authors. The much a...

Story of Indian Comics Retold

January 2, 2018

From growing up listening to bedtime stories from parents to narrating the same as a parent myself, the only thing constant is - storytellin...

CAPEXIL: What’s the fate of the 6 Panel Elections?

December 22, 2017

Moving ahead from where I left the topic in my last blog about CAPEXIL: Aiding Indian Publishing Industry, and how Prints Publication Pvt. L...

CAPEXIL: Aiding Indian Publishing Industry

December 19, 2017

Exports of printed books, newspapers, pictures in India decreased to 41.24 USD million in 2016 from 142.12 USD million in 2015. In order to ...

7 Books Music Lovers Must Read This Winter

November 27, 2017

Books, music, movies - 3 most common interests people indulge in. And interestingly, these forms of art find a way to stay connected more of...

Top 7 Indian Publishers for Children: My Pick

November 14, 2017

I am not an avid reader myself, and given my busy schedule I hardly find time to read. But I see my little kid having quite a taste for book...

The GST Battle on Royalty: Publishers Vs Authors

November 10, 2017

The Goods & Service Tax (GST) that came in with different tax slabs, opened doors to a lot of confusion across industries. In my earlier...

Literary Prizes: Making Way For Quality Fiction

November 3, 2017

Ever wondered what literary prizes do that just good reviews can’t? They push you towards giving your best, proving your worth to all over...

The Sharjah Book Fair 2017: A Quick Glance

November 3, 2017

The 36th edition of the world’s 4th largest book fair, Sharjah International Book Fair begins on 1st November, and like every year, I’m ...

Frankfurt Book Fair 2017: The Hits & The Misses

October 25, 2017

My last blog is a testimony to the love I have for Frankfurt Book Fair. Like every year, I was glad to be a part of it this time around too,...

12 Book Marketing Strategies That Actually Work

October 10, 2017

Marketing - a term that rules every industry. It’s the backbone of every product, service, event, content piece and a lot more. You just c...

Get the best from your smartphone with these 5 apps of 2017

September 21, 2017

Technology. The one word that drives me crazy. There’s always something new to explore. Something that excites and amazes one. And mobile...

Impact of GST on Prints Publications

September 8, 2017

GST (Goods and Services Tax), as we know, has changed the way many businesses operate. A lot has been said, debated upon and written on its ...

Is it time for India to think beyond CBSE?

September 4, 2017

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about the schooling system in India? For me, it’s the NCERT books and the...

Digital Publishing Or Print Publishing? Or A Mix?

August 31, 2017

"Digital publishing vs print publishing - what’s your take, Pranav?” This is a question someone asked me at a get-together recently. Af...

All about upcoming events & exhibitions

August 14, 2017

Exhibitions are a great opportunity to connect and network with the industry you are a part of. It’s also a good way of keeping yourself u...

The UGER Model: What are we in for?

August 8, 2017

Evolving, promising and challenging – while these are the three definite words that describe the publishing industry, new trends and polic...

New Delhi World Book Fair: What’s Amiss?

July 24, 2017

Held for the last 45 years, the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) is now a major calendar event in the publishing world. With each passing y...

NCERT Vs Private books!

July 20, 2017

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had recently directed all the CBSE-affiliated schools to follow Circular No: Acad-07/2017 wh...

Indian Book Fairs vs International Book Fairs

July 13, 2017

A reader’s journey doesn’t end with the book, but is an adventure that goes on towards oblivious paths in search of new horizons. The ul...

Does GST impact the pursuit of education?

July 5, 2017

Awaited by some, but not by many! The GST tax, which kicked off on July 1st 2017, has definitely caused ripples across the nation, some of w...

Top 10 Indian Authors You Should Know About

January 31, 2017

Today, while reading ‘The God of Small Things’ by Arundhati Roy, I realized that India is a storehouse of talent with amazing authors re...

My Travel list for 2017

January 13, 2017

2016 saw a boom in the tourism industry. With travel slowly becoming a lifestyle statement, more and more Indians are becoming evolved trave...

2017: What does it hold in store for the publishing industry?

January 13, 2017

2016 was an eventful year for the publishing industry. Self-published writers saw a growth, while the influence from Chinese Publishers resu...

Journals: A Gateway to Knowledge

January 4, 2017

Journals are not only a key source to meet all your knowledge needs, but also help you find answers to questions in countless ways. Journals...

Take on Demonetisation

November 8, 2016

Extraordinary circumstances demand extraordinary actions. If the situation has somehow meandered out of control, there is an urgent ...

Innovation and resilience in the publishing industry after Covid-19

December 3, 2020

Emerging from the immediate doom and gloom, the publishers stood up resiliently to the challenges of Covid-19 and the industry is now laden ...

Future of Books in the New Normal World

November 30, 2020

According to recent statistics, the e-books segment is projected to grow $214 in 2020. The revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate...

How Nep ( New Education Policy) Will Change the Future in the Next Coming 10 Years

November 12, 2020

“Education is the most powerful weapon, one can use to change the world’ Passed after a long wait, the new education policy is all se...

Will Virtual Fairs Revive the Pandemic Hit Publishing Industry?

November 11, 2020

Covid-19 has hit the publishing industry in a drastic way, it has pushed publishers, readers, writers to change their old ways, step up and ...