Listing Details : LB-20511

Asking Price 40 Crs
Turnover 10 Crs
Legal Entity Private Limited
Category Printing & Publishing
Sub Category Publishers
Business Listed By Business Owner

Overview

A professionally managed and fast-growing self-publishing and content services company operating across multiple Indian states is available for strategic acquisition. The company has onboarded over 40,000 authors and holds a portfolio of 12,000+ active intellectual properties across diverse genres, publishing more than 200 titles per month in print and digital formats. With annual revenues exceeding ₹10 Crore, the business follows an asset-light, scalable revenue model by charging authors structured publishing fees along with a 10–15% commission on book sales. Titles are sold exclusively through major online marketplaces such as Amazon and Flipkart, as well as the company’s own website, ensuring pan-India reach without reliance on offline retail. The company maintains distribution partnerships in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, supported by streamlined SOP-driven operations, a strong digital marketing funnel, repeat author engagement, and optimized delivery costs, making it an attractive opportunity for investors or media groups seeking entry into India’s expanding self-publishing ecosystem.

Year of Establishment

2018

No. of Employees

80

Current Status of Business

Running Profitable

Business Relocatable

Yes

Property Type

Leased

Rental per Month

50 Lacs

Describe Property

N.A

Competition / Market

India’s ₹80,000+ Crore publishing industry is experiencing strong growth in self-publishing and digital formats, driven by rising author aspirations and increased digital consumption. The market remains fragmented, creating consolidation and tech-led scaling opportunities.

Products & Services

End-to-end self-publishing and content solutions, including: 1. Assisted & premium self-publishing packages 2. Editing, cover design, formatting & illustrations 3. Print-on-demand and global distribution 4. eBook & audiobook production 5. Digital marketing and book promotion services 6. Ongoing author relationship management & repeat publishing programs Structured, package-based revenue model with scalable operations and defined delivery timelines.

Growth Potential

Strong expansion potential through: 1. Regional market growth across Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities 2. IP monetization (translation, audio, adaptation & global rights) 3. International scale via technology-led DIY model 4. Strategic partnerships for wider distribution 5. Upselling premium marketing to increase ARPU Existing systems enable scalable growth with limited incremental fixed costs, supporting margin expansion alongside revenue growth.

Reason For Sale

The promoters are seeking a strategic partner or full exit to scale the business to the next phase of growth, including technology expansion and international markets.

Financial Details

Listing Details : LB-20511

Asking Price 40 Crs
Turnover 10 Crs
Legal Entity Private Limited
Category Printing & Publishing
Sub Category Publishers
Business Listed By Business Owner

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