Jaipur BookMark (JBM), South Asia’s leading B2B publishing platform, is set to return for its 13th edition alongside the Jaipur Literature Festival from January 15-19, 2026.
The platform brings together publishers, authors, translators, literary agents, booksellers, and industry leaders from India and across the globe, to explore emerging trends, international collaborations, and innovative practices shaping the world of publishing today.
Speaking about the event, Manisha Chaudhry, Director, JBM, said, “The thoughtfully curated programme of JBM 2026 reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of the publishing industry. From exploring emerging trends and new narrative forms to celebrating the vibrancy of Indian language publishing and understanding the impact of technology, this year’s edition is designed to inspire, inform, and foster collaboration among all participants”.
Namita Gokhale, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Jaipur Literature Festival and Director of JBM, added, “Jaipur BookMark was set up in 2014 to celebrate the core values of publishing and to engage with professional aspects of the book trade. As custodians of narratives and culture, the publishing industry remains foundational to literature and to the expression and dissemination of ideas. We are building a diverse community of book creators across languages and platforms, sharing our stories through both new and traditional technologies.
Jaipur BookMark will present a rich and wide-ranging programme that reflects the shifting global publishing landscape, opening with a keynote address by acclaimed poet, cultural theorist, and curator, Ranjit Hoskote, setting the intellectual tone for the conclave.