Please consider increasing minimum wage pay in lieu of the Covid-19 crisis The Covid-19 crisis has posed many challenges the past year… from medical professionals working overtime, education taking a back seat and companies losing a lot of business. Whilst things are slowly getting back to normal, with the aid of the government… there are… Continue reading The Publishing Industry Is Barely Keeping Afloat
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Indian Publishing Industry Challenges
It’s time the government does something for issues that have been distressing the publishing community for so long… Especially in the wake of Covid-19, these issues have been a constant source of turmoil and disturbance for publishers, authors. Not to mention, the huge losses that the industry bears for major concerns like these to go… Continue reading Indian Publishing Industry Challenges
Suggestions & Submissions made for the Copyright Act 1957
The copyright law introduced right after independence encourages artists, writers, authors, musicians to create their own exclusive pieces of work. The main objective of the law is granting them protection against misuse/ duplication of their creative labour. Copyright allows the holder to take immediate legal action against infringement. However seeing the massive digitalization in the… Continue reading Suggestions & Submissions made for the Copyright Act 1957
Evolution of Indian Book Export Market
India has a rich literary heritage. Some of the most distinguished authors include Rabindranath Tagore, Amir Khusro, Abul Fazl, Ziauddin Barani, and A.K. Ramanujan amongst several others. Literary works in Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Bengali, Urdu apart from just English language have paved way for carving out a niche for themselves. Around 20th century with the… Continue reading Evolution of Indian Book Export Market
Innovation and resilience in the publishing industry after Covid-19
Emerging from the immediate doom and gloom, the publishers stood up resiliently to the challenges of Covid-19 and the industry is now laden with countless examples of innovation and resilience. Only a few select publishers (now) are still caught up with complaining about the declining ad revenues and print sales, in reality these issues were… Continue reading Innovation and resilience in the publishing industry after Covid-19
The Impact of Foreign Invasion on the Indian Publishing Industry
Despite the constantly expanding domestic market and largening exports, Indian book publishers are highly worried about the ‘invasion’ by their foreign competitors. As a member of the Indian publishing industry, I can recognise the undue advantage outsiders enjoy in our industry. For one, the government has allowed 100 percent FDI in book publishing since 2000.… Continue reading The Impact of Foreign Invasion on the Indian Publishing Industry
How Important Are Copyright Laws in the Publishing Industry?
With the surge of e-books and growth of technology to support the trend, electronic publishing has completely taken over traditional publishing. Yet with the convenience and accessibility of an open market, it becomes increasingly difficult to protect your creative work. The Internet has extended book publishers and other content providers a unique way to safely… Continue reading How Important Are Copyright Laws in the Publishing Industry?
Will Virtual Fairs Revive the Pandemic Hit Publishing Industry?
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 innovate. The same has been witnessed when it comes to book fairs, publishers have tried very hard to revive the industry and bring back some relief to the upended scene right… Continue reading Will Virtual Fairs Revive the Pandemic Hit Publishing Industry?
Emerging Key Trends: How to Monetise Content Digitally?
The publishing industry is yet to re-invent itself to adapt to the pervasiveness and the possibilities the Internet has to offer. Over the past few years global publishers have found their way into increasingly monetized content, and I feel it’s time that Indian publishers follow suit too. The only obstacles to the successful monetization of… Continue reading Emerging Key Trends: How to Monetise Content Digitally?
What Does Make in India Mean for the Publishing Industry?
Indian brands have been following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘vocal for local’ or localisation of a vision for a while now. Emphasising for a self-reliant or Atma nirbhar India, the government has asked that products not only be made in India, but also for the promotion of local brands, manufacturing and supply chain. Taking the… Continue reading What Does Make in India Mean for the Publishing Industry?
What does the future hold for the academic publishing business in India?
Indian publishing industry is growing stronger day by day. With the present insights, the Indian publishing sector is the third largest nation in English language publishing and the sixth largest nation in book publishing. With time technology has transformed the publishing industry both inside and out, but the next big question is will the publishing… Continue reading What does the future hold for the academic publishing business in India?
Frankfurt Book Fair 2018
Frankfurt Book Fair a very engaging social and cultural event that connects the print and digital content business worldwide. This prestigious event was back this year with its seventieth book fair that lasted five days with publishing experts, writers and cultural enthusiast from all around the globe in Frankfurt, where people network, connect, collect information,… Continue reading Frankfurt Book Fair 2018
Afro – Asian Book Conclave 2018
An event to evaluate and plan the achievement of intellectual self-reliance through mutual assistance and cooperation between Africa and Asia in authorship and publishing, Afro-Asian Book Conclave (AABC) was organised in Delhi by Afro-Asian Book Council, Capexil, Federation of Indian Publishers and Indian Reprographic Rights Organisation. Themed around ‘Book Publishing and Printing – Opportunities and… Continue reading Afro – Asian Book Conclave 2018
Award for Excellence in Book Production – 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 Awards for Excellence in Book Production. Organised during the Delhi Book Fair on August 30, the event is aimed at motivating distributors to enhance production in terms of both… Continue reading Award for Excellence in Book Production – 2018
Federation of Indian Publishers: 44th Annual General Meeting
It all started with a moment of silence for one of the most loved Prime Ministers of our country and a great poet, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. May his soul rest in peace. Unfortunately, our chief guest for the programme, Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President; Indian Council for Cultural Relations & Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)… Continue reading Federation of Indian Publishers: 44th Annual General Meeting
India- A Strong Market for Academic Publishing
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 population so large, there are both challenges, as well as opportunities in every sector. Talking about the publishing landscape in India, the market is comparatively large and holds vast potential, all… Continue reading India- A Strong Market for Academic Publishing
How is technology changing the publishing landscape?
Technology has been disrupting every sector, and when it comes to publishing, it is no different! There has been a significant shift in the entire publishing landscape with the introduction of new technology. With change comes challenges, but to adapt and evolve into something better or become obsolete is a choice that remains. If you… Continue reading How is technology changing the publishing landscape?
Serving Society Beyond Books
The publishing industry plays a key role in building the society and community, intellectually and morally. We publishers need to steer our efforts towards the development of nation, especially in research. Research papers and journals are the storehouse of knowledge, and they hold immense potential to bring a change in thoughts, actions and imagination. Social… Continue reading Serving Society Beyond Books
32nd IPC – Bringing Publishers Together
A unique blend of innovation and experience, the International Publishers Association presents the 32nd International Publishers Congress. With only two days to go, I’m really excited about the IPA Congress that will take place in Taj Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi. FIP is hosting the IPA Congress in India this year. Having staged it first in… Continue reading 32nd IPC – Bringing Publishers Together
The GST Battle on Royalty: Publishers Vs Authors
The Goods & Service Tax (GST) that came in with different tax slabs, opened doors to a lot of confusion across industries. In my earlier blog on the Impact of GST on Prints Publications, I mentioned how we faced the disadvantage of no input tax credit for taxes, as books, journals & periodicals fall under… Continue reading The GST Battle on Royalty: Publishers Vs Authors
Literary Prizes: Making Way For Quality Fiction
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 and over, AND finding your way to always remain on top, or in the race at least. Having said that, whether or not such prizes are relevant, and how much if… Continue reading Literary Prizes: Making Way For Quality Fiction