India turns the page: Publishing boom opens new chapter for books
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Publishers and bookstore owners are a happy lot today. Because one thing has become clear at lit fests and book fairs from Chumoukedima to Banaras, Shillong to Hyderabad: India’s book business is booming.
The massive turnout led to the festival bookstore being expanded from one outlet to three, with sales crossing 2 crore over five days, excluding revenue from souvenirs and other merchandise. The esti… [+13319 chars]
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Livemint
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entertainment
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