Association of Publishers in India
The Association of Publishers in India is a trade organization that stands for the promotion and advancement of international publishers in India as well as protects the common interest of members and professionals engaged in global publishing
The Association of Publishers in India is a trade organization that stands for the promotion and advancement of international publishers in India as well as protects the common interest of members and professionals engaged in global publishing. Engaged in market research and compiling statistics, API runs a number of industry-specific events and seminars. API representatives have been regularly participating in intra-industry meetings and best practices are shared with international bodies. A premiere industry body, it leads the advocacy efforts on behalf of the entire publishing industry.
VISION
Our Vision is to provide a forum for publishers where they can exchange ideas, network and address concerns pertaining to the industry, enabling Indian publishing to achieve world-class standards.
MISSION
Our Mission is to work with members and fellow associations in India to represent their views to stakeholders, government and the society at large on the value proposition of the industry.
Executive Committe Members
Prashant Mishra
PRESIDENT
Prashant Mishra is the Managing Director for BMJ in India and South Asia, where he leads strategic initiatives aimed at improving healthcare outcomes across the region. He serves on the Board of Directors for BMJ India, is part of the Executive Team for BMJ Publishing Group Pvt Ltd, London, and contributes to the Senior Strategic Leadership Team. Prashant has also been the Vice Chair of STM India since its inception and has been actively involved with the Association of Publishers in India (API) in various roles, including Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice President.
Ajit Kumar Sharma
Vice President
In his current role at the Royal Society of Chemistry is dedicated to advancing the chemical sciences community in India and South Asia. He collaborates closely with leading academic institutions to develop educational and research programs aimed at impacting researchers and academics across all career levels. Ajit has spearheaded the RSC-Industry-Academia dialogue, which strengthens collaborations between industry and academia, fostering a robust innovation ecosystem in India through the iRISE initiative.
Ritesh Kumar
Treasurer
Mr. Ritesh Kumar is India Country Lead at Wiley, one of theworld’s largest publishers and a trusted leader in researchand education. In this role, he oversees and manages theentire country operations and external affairs. Having worked for Wiley since 2013, Ritesh understands thebrand’s commitment, core values and philosophy and iscurrently focused on heading Global Core Sales function forthe Research business unit. In this critical role, he is closelyworking with editorial, content, customer management, andinstitutional partnership teams across the globe.
Sanjita Mazumdar
GENERAL SECRETARY
Sanjita Mazumdar is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Overleaf Books LLP, with more than 25 years of experience in the publishing industry. She has been instrumental in representing top-tier educational publishers from the UK and USA, guiding the company’s strategic direction.
Her publishing career began at Dorling Kindersley, following a pivotal three-year stint in advertising that significantly shaped her approach to educational marketing.
Members
Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd.
Vishrut Building, DDA Complex, Building No.3, Ground Floor, Pocket C-6&7, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070
Represented by
Mr. Rajiv Beri (Managing Director)
BMJ
Mindmill Corporate Tower, 6 Floor, 24 A, Film City, Sector 16 A, Noida, UP Pin code - 201301
Represented by
Mr. Prashant Mishra (Managing Director)
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
314-321, 3rd Floor, Plot No.3, Splendor Forum, Jasola District Centre, Jasola, New Delhi -110025
Represented by
Mr. Arun Rajamani (Managing Director)
Cengage Learning India Pvt. Ltd.
418 F.I.E. Patparganj Delhi 110 092, INDIA
Fax: +91-11-43641100
Represented by
Mr. Alok Srivastava (Managing Director)
Dorling Kindersley Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
3rd Floor, Mindmill Corporate Tower, Plot No. 24A, Sector 16A, Film City, NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh 201 301
Represented by
Aparna Sharma (Managing Director)
Elsevier India
14th Floor | Building 10B | DLF Cyber City ComplexDLF City Phase II |                      Gurgaon - 122002 | Haryana | India
Office: +91 124 477 4601
Fax No: +91 124 477 4303
Email: javed.r@relx.com
Represented by
Mr. Javed Rahmatullah
(Head, Government Affairs, India)
Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Limited
Represented by
Mr. Ajit Kohli (Managing Director)
Pearson India Education Services Private Limited
1st Floor, Berger Tower Plot No. C-001A/2, Sector 16B, Noida - 201 301
Email: vinsy.swamy@pearson.com
Represented by
Mr. Vinay Kumar Swamy
(Country Head)
Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd.
4th/5th Floors, Corporate Centre Plot no 94, Sector 44, Gurugram-122003, INDIA.
Fax No: +91-124-4148900
Email: publicity@hachetteindia.com
Represented by
Mr. Thomas Abraham (Managing Director)
Springer Nature India P. Ltd
7th floor, Vijaya Building Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place New Delhi 110001
Fax No: 011-45755889
Represented by
Mr. Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi (Managing Director)
SAGE India Publications India Pvt. Ltd.
Unit. No. 323-333, Third Floor, F-Block, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019. Landmark: International Trade Tower, Nehru Place
Represented by
Sonia Kumar (Executive Lead for SAGE India & Director Finance)
Scholastic India Private Limited
A-27, Ground floor, Sigma Centre Infocity-1, Sector 34 Gurgaon 122001, Haryana
Fax No: 0124-4068946
Represented by
Mr. Neeraj Jain (Managing Director)
Macmillan Publishers India
Represented by
Mr. Rajesh Pasari (Managing Director)
Wolters Kluwer India
Represented by
Ms. Sheenam Aggarwal (Associate Director)
Emerald Group Publishing (India) Private Limited
Represented by
Mr. Sundar Radhakrishnan (Managing Director)
McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited
Represented by
Mr. Lalit Singh (Managing Director)
Wiley India
Represented by
Mr. Ritesh Kumar (Country Lead)
Parragaon Publishing India P. Ltd.
Email: ganesh@parragonpublishing.co.in
Represented by
Mr. Ganesh Singh
(Executive Director & COO)
Taylor & Francis Books India P. Ltd.
Represented by
Ms. Nitasha Devasar (Managing Director)
HarperCollins Publishers India
Represented by
Mr. Ananth Padmanabhan (Managing Director)
Oxford University Press
World Trade Tower, C-1 12th Floor, Main DND Road Sector 16 Noida 201301
Mobile: +91 (0120)4576570
Represented by
Mr Sumanta Datta
(Managing Director)
Royal Chemistry India P. Ltd
N 301, 3rd floor, World Trade Center Brigade Gateway Campus Bangalore 560055
Represented by
Ms. Ruchi Manaktalar (Managing Director)
Pan Macmillan Publishing India Pvt. Ltd.
#707, 7th Floor, Kailash Building, K.G.Marg New Delhi - 110001
Represented by
Rajdeep Mukherjee (Managing Director)
Overleaf Books LLP
1st Floor Chimes Tower Vakil Market Chakkarpur DLF Phase IV Gurgaon - 122002
Represented by
Sesh Seshadri (Co-Founder & CEO)
Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Emaar Capital Tower -1 4th Floor, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road Sikanderpur, Sector 26 Gurugram- 122002
Represented by
Mr. Sanjiv Gupta (Chief Operating Officer)

The Association of Publishers in India is committed to promoting the highest standards of integrity and authenticity in the publishing industry.

We do not publish any books or Journals ourselves.

However, we are deeply concerned about the growing prevalence of misinformation in the digital age.

In an era where information spreads rapidly, it is crucial for all individuals to exercise caution and discernment when approached by fraudsters.

To protect yourself and those around you, we urge you to:

  1. Double-check the credibility of the sources of information you encounter. Look for reputable publishers, news organizations, and experts in the field.
  2. Cross-reference information from multiple trustworthy sources to ensure accuracy.
  3. If something seems too good to be true or too alarming to be real, it might be worth investigating further.
  4. Misinformation often spreads through social media platforms. Be cautious and avoid sharing unverified information.
  5. Stay informed about the latest trends and tactics used by misinformation campaigns.

Remember that misinformation can have serious consequences, affecting not only individuals but also society as a whole. By being vigilant and responsible consumers of information, we can collectively combat the spread of false information and promote a more informed and trustworthy environment.

Thank you for your commitment to accuracy and truth.

Sincerely, Association of Publishers in India

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