New Delhi, April 14 -- The Indian publishing industry is no longer just a domestic powerhouse, but a global contender. With the market already valued at over $8 billion and projected to grow at a nearly 20 per cent annual rate, the sector has reached a critical inflection point. To address the shift from domestic success to global scale, the Global Publishing Exchange 2026 recently concluded in New Delhi.

Presented by Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) Free Zone, in association with Mint, the exclusive conclave brought together the architects of India's literary and academic exports to solve a singular challenge - how to turn international ambitions into a sustainable operating model.

The scale of ambition

The event opened with a close look...