Landmark India Book Market Report 2026–2030 to Be Unveiled on 3rd  September by FIP and NielsenIQ BookData

New Delhi, Sept 01: The Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) together with NielsenIQ BookData unveiled the India Book Market Report 2026‑2030, a detailed analysis of the size, composition, shifts and prospective growth avenues within India’s publishing sector.

Key Takeaways

• FIP and NielsenIQ BookData unveiled the India Book Market Report 2026-2030, updating the 2022 edition with fresh sector forecasts.
• The report covers AI, digital transformation, emerging distribution channels and the rise of Indian-language publishing.
• It examines print and digital trends across school, higher-education, trade and academic publishing segments.
• The study also assesses the industry’s economic footprint, job creation, copyright practices and regulatory landscape.

Expanding on the 2022 India Book Market Report, this update forecasts the trends that will reshape publishing through the rest of the decade—such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation, emerging distribution channels, the rise of Indian‑language publishing, and India’s growing influence in the worldwide book market.

It examines print and digital developments—covering e‑books and audiobooks—in school, higher‑education, trade and academic publishing. The study also gauges the industry’s economic footprint, job creation, tech uptake, copyright and licensing practices, and the shifting regulatory landscape.

Drawing on deep industry research, stakeholder interviews and market intelligence, the report equips publishers, policymakers, investors, educators, tech firms, authors, booksellers, libraries and other parties with evidence‑based insights for smarter decision‑making.

Data as Infrastructure for the Industry

Pranav Gupta, Vice President, Federation of Indian Publishers and Project Leader, India Book Market Report 2026-2030, said:

“Publishing has long driven India’s intellectual, educational and cultural advancement. Yet a sector of this magnitude and strategic weight cannot chart its future on guesswork or isolated stories. It demands reliable data, ongoing research and a solid evidence foundation that policymakers, companies and institutions can trust.”

“For us, the India Book Market Report 2026-2030 is therefore much more than a report. It is an industry infrastructure project. It attempts to create a common factual foundation from which we can discuss growth, investment, copyright, technology, education, Indian languages, exports and public policy. As India moves towards becoming one of the world’s leading knowledge economies, publishing must be recognised not simply as a commercial industry, but as an essential pillar of that ambition.”

Gupta added:

“The real value of data begins when it improves decisions. We hope this report helps move conversations about Indian publishing from assumptions to evidence and from evidence to meaningful action.”

Bringing Greater Market Intelligence to a Rapidly Evolving Sector

Vikrant Mathur, Executive Director, NielsenIQ BookData, India & GCC, said:

“India presents one of the most dynamic and intricate publishing landscapes worldwide. Its size, demographic makeup, education framework, linguistic variety and rising tech adoption open significant opportunities, yet they also make dependable market intelligence indispensable.”

“The India Book Market Report 2026-2030 blends research and industry insight to deliver a clearer picture of how the market is evolving and where future prospects may arise. Covering print and digital formats, education, Indian languages, artificial intelligence, policy and international engagement, the report aims to give stakeholders a comprehensive view of the forces shaping Indian publishing through 2030.”

Mathur further said:

“Trustworthy data empowers businesses to invest with greater confidence, enables policymakers to craft better‑informed measures and helps the global publishing community grasp India more accurately. We believe this report can serve as a valuable reference point for all three.”

From India to the Global Publishing Conversation

Following its national launch in New Delhi on 3 September 2026, the findings of the India Book Market Report 2026-2030 are also expected to feed into the international dialogue on Indian publishing, including at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026.

As global publishers, technology companies, educational organisations, and investors turn their attention to India, the report offers a more structured, evidence‑based perspective on the country’s domestic publishing ecosystem and its worldwide potential.

The Federation of Indian Publishers published the report, while NielsenIQ BookData prepared it.