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Book Publishing Business for Sale in Kolkata, India

Established school book publisher supplying institutions via agents, with recurring revenue and stable partnerships.

Established 30-40 year(s)
Employees 2 - 5
Legal Entity Sole Proprietorship/Sole Trader
Reported Sales USD 105 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 126 thousand
EBITDA Margin 0 - 10 %
Industries Book Publishing
Locations  Kolkata
Local Time 3:44 AM Asia / Kolkata
Listed By Management Member
Status Active
Overall Rating
Full Sale
Asking Price: USD 315 thousand (Native Currency: INR 30,000,000)
Reason: Owner is above 60 years of age and wants to start a new business.
Includes physical assets worth USD 263 thousand
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Business Overview
- The company has over 35 years of experience in the book publishing industry.
- Reported an annual turnover of INR 1 crore in the last financial year. Current monthly sales average approximately INR 10 lakh, with a net profit of around INR 1 lakh after operating expenses.
- The business specializes in publishing school books, primarily serving educational institutions.
- Has established partnerships with over 20 schools in Kolkata, providing a stable and recurring customer base.
- A network of agents markets the company’s publications to schools and bookstores, facilitating bulk order agreements.
- Payments for bulk orders are typically received in advance, ensuring strong cash flow management.
- The majority of revenue is derived from direct supply to schools.
- The company maintains a catalog of 126 book titles.
- Long-standing agreements with schools and agents provide a consistent and predictable revenue stream without reliance on direct consumer sales.
- Business has MSME registration and a municipal corporation permit.
Products & Services Overview
- The company publishes and supplies a portfolio of 126 school book titles to educational institutions, primarily serving schools in Kolkata.
- Used by schools as part of their academic curriculum, with procurement handled through established agreements facilitated by a network of agents. These agents market the books to schools and bookstores, secure bulk orders.
Assets Overview
Physical assets of the publishing business include printing and pre-press equipment valued at INR 1.2 crore, office equipment and infrastructure (computers, furniture, and fixtures) valued at INR 20 lakh, and the rest of the assets comprise book inventory.
Facilities Overview
Operating from a rented facility in College Street, Kolkata. Rent is INR 30k/m.
Capitalization Overview
Self-funded.
No outstanding loans.
Sole proprietorship business.
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