The Indian publishing industry has charted a course of growth, grit and resilience. In this digital age, the publishing industry is undergoing a landscape change. Print newspapers and magazines are witnessing a decline in subscriptions, whereas print books are navigating the digital era easily. The Indian publishing industry was estimated to be approximately INR 500 billion in 2019, with a growth potential of INR 800 billion by this year (2024). The industry contributes to India's economic development, not only by promoting learning and education, but also by creating employment for more than 1.2 million people.

With the world's attention focused on it, the industry is now South Asia's nerve centre. Thus, creating a B2B platform for publishers at an Indian literary festival became essential, and the Jaipur BookMark (JBM) was conceived to run parallel to the Jaipur Literature Festival. In 2024, JBM celebrates eleven momentous years.

In the ten years since its inception, JBM has quickly emerged as a focal point for the South Asian publishing industry and is the place to be for those on the lookout for an "edge" of opportunities, new ideas and fruitful collaborations.

Jaipur BookMark (JBM) brings together stakeholders of the book trade from across the world – from publishers to literary agents, writers, translators, translation agencies and booksellers. It gives them an opportunity not just to "talk" business (through panel discussions and roundtables), but also provides the right and fruitful atmosphere to inspire one-on-one meetings and networking. This fosters great business relationships and allows for the occasional contract to be signed, too.

In 2020 and 2021, when the world grappled with a pandemic, JBM went digital and brought publishing stakeholders together for meaningful conversations. JBM 2022 brought back physical panels, and JBM 2023 paved the way for more cutting-edge ideas to expand the ever-growing book trade.

JBM 2024 will be held against the backdrop of the magnificent Jaipur Literature Festival, from February 1st to 5th, 2024 and pivot around the business of books with those who drive it.

Some key industry awards that have been announced at Jaipur BookMark in past years include:

  • Vani Foundation Distinguished Translator Award
  • The Romain Rolland Book Prize
  • Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize
  • JCB Prize For Literature

At the 2024 edition, JBM will release the much awaited JBM Rights Catalogue for the year.

This detailed catalogue, produced by Jaipur BookMark (JBM), features a variegated list of written works in Indian languages and English, highlighting their availability for rights sales and exchange in the Indian subcontinent and globally, across platforms (films/OTT/audio books/ebooks). Each title has been listed with an elaborate accompanying book blurb, author/translator information, pagination and status of rights available for sale.

Drop us a line at jaipurboookmark@teamworkarts.com if you're keen on a title, and we'll link you up with rights managers from various publishing houses featured in the catalogue.

Publishing in India
by Language
Publishing in India
Trade Books

FOR US AT JBM, TRANSLATIONS ARE A MANTRA.

Translations, we believe, transform the publishing and literary ecosystem into a democratic space, and we have made a concerted effort towards galvanising the translations landscape in India and thus aim to bring Indian writing into the international space.

OVER THE YEARS AT JBM:

  • Participation from over 30 countries
  • Delegations from USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Luxembourg, Germany, Korea, Iran, UAE, Hong Kong, Finland, France, Israel, New Zealand, Nepal, Lithuania, Paraguay, Switzerland, Tunisia, Argentina, Egypt and Pakistan as well as key language publishers from South Asia and India.
  • Over 200 sessions
  • Over 20 industry roundtables
  • 31 languages represented (16 Indian and 15 International)
What They Say

our Testimonials.

MAINA BHAGAT

The invaluable sharing of experiences garnered at our literary festivals as platforms that promote, preserve and spread awareness of literature and diverse cultures was very rewarding.

MAINA BHAGAT - FESTIVAL DIRECTOR & BOOKSELLER
KELLY FALCONER

I love JBM and its intimacy and look forward to it next year.

KELLY FALCONER - LITERARY AGENT & EDITOR
PREETI GILL

I enjoyed listening, sharing and being a part of the panel discussions and agents round table…One is proud to see how JBM is going from strength to strength.

PREETI GILL - EDITOR & LITERARY AGENT
ALEXANDRA BÜCHLER

It was a pleasure to participate in the festival directors’ roundtable. Networking and keeping each other informed about our activities is immensely important.

ALEXANDRA BÜCHLER - EDITOR & TRANSLATOR