Our story in India began in 1987, with just six books and a simple goal: to bring powerful stories into the hands of Indian readers.
Since then, we’ve grown into one of India’s most trusted names in publishing. In 2013, two major houses — Penguin and Random House — came together globally to form Penguin Random House, combining decades of editorial strength with a deep commitment to storytelling.
Along the way, we’ve expanded in meaningful ways. We brought Hind Pocket Books, one of the most respected names in Hindi publishing, into our fold. We welcomed Duckbill, a beloved independent children’s publishing house, further strengthening our commitment to young readers. We also became one of the first publishers in India to print on recycled, FSC-certified paper, setting new benchmarks for sustainable publishing.
To better serve our readers and partners, we built our own state-of-the-art warehouse, one of the largest in the publishing industry — designed for both scale and ecological efficiency.
Many of our authors have gone on to win the Nobel Prize, the Booker, the Jnanpith, the Sahitya Akademi Award, and more. Their books have made their way into classrooms, streaming platforms, family libraries, and public life.
Through this, our belief that books matter has only strengthened and that stories have the power to shape who we are and how we see the world. This belief has guided us through every chapter so far — and will take us into the next.
