Claretian Publication

What Claretian Publication does

Claretian Publication is a non-profit religious book publishing imprint based in Bangalore, India. It produces and distributes Catholic and Christian literature in both print and e-book formats, affiliated with the Claretian (Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary) order. The catalogue covers devotional, theological, and formational works serving the order's pastoral mission and the broader English-language Catholic readership.

The publisher operates a lean organisational footprint with 51–100 employees and generates revenue principally through book sales rather than subscriptions, advertising, or platform fees. Its commercial model is that of a traditional independent religious publisher: curate titles, produce them in print and digital formats, and distribute them through third-party marketplaces — specifically Amazon and Flipkart — rather than through proprietary retail infrastructure. This channel-mediated distribution reduces fixed retail cost but exposes the imprint to marketplace terms, discoverability dynamics, and platform fees.

The business is structured as a private non-profit, with any surplus reinvested into publishing output and mission-related activities rather than distributed to shareholders. No funding rounds, parent-company backing beyond the Claretian order, or external investment are disclosed in the available data. The publishing website (claretianpublications.org) functions as the primary brand and catalogue surface, with transactional activity occurring on the marketplaces.

Name

Claretian Publication

Website

https://claretianpublications.org

Company type

Private

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Claretian Publication is a Bangalore-based non-profit Catholic and Christian book publisher producing print and e-book titles distributed through Amazon and Flipkart, serving English-language Catholic readers and the Claretian mission.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Publishers (51313)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Religious Reference & Study Tools Publishing (Commentaries, Concordances, Lexicons) (MPAJAHAL), Mass Market & Paperback Publishing (MPAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Religious publishing
• Catholic literature
• Christian books
• E-book publishing
• Devotional content

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Core offering

Claretian Publication is a religious literature publisher that produces and sells Catholic and Christian books in print and e-book formats. It distributes these titles through its own website as well as through online retail stores on Amazon and Flipkart, targeting individual readers of devotional and theological content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Religious Print Books Physical print editions of Catholic and Christian devotional, scriptural, and theological titles published for individual readers, parishes, seminaries, and faith-based institutions.
• Religious E-Books Digital e-book editions of Catholic and Christian devotional, scriptural, and theological titles for individual readers who prefer reading on e-readers, tablets, or smartphones.
• Amazon Online Storefront Claretian Publication's branded online store on Amazon where consumers can browse and purchase its print and e-book titles.
• Flipkart Online Storefront Claretian Publication's branded online store on Flipkart where consumers in India can browse and purchase its print and e-book titles.

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Regional players

• Orbis Books: Catholic publisher focused on liberation theology, mission, and global Christianity. Comparable in mission-driven Catholic publishing, though primarily US-distributed.
• Better Yourself Books: An Indian publisher specializing in spiritual, self-help, and religious content including Christian titles. Comparable in subject overlap and Indian market focus, though broader in genre than Claretian Publication.

Direct peers

• ATC Publications (Asian Trading Corporation): Indian Christian publisher and distributor of Bibles, theological works, and Christian literature. Comparable in Indian religious publishing focus, product mix, and distribution model.
• Bible Society of India: India's primary publisher and distributor of Bibles and Scripture portions in English and Indian languages. Comparable as a faith-based publisher operating in India with similar Scripture-adjacent product lines.
• St. Pauls (St. Paul Publications): India's largest Catholic publisher and bookstore chain, operating print and e-book distribution across English and Indian languages with a similar ministry-focused catalog. St. Pauls is the most direct comparator to Claretian Publication in scale, mission, and product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Rupa Publications: Longstanding Indian publisher with religious, spiritual, and motivational titles. Comparable as an Indian publisher operating across print and digital channels with overlapping subject matter.
• Liturgical Press: Catholic publisher known for academic theology, Scripture commentary, and worship resources. Comparable in religious publishing depth and devotional/scholarly balance, but US-based.
• HarperCollins India: Major trade publisher in India with a religion and spirituality list. Comparable in operating on Amazon/Flipkart and in print+e-book distribution, though broader in genre.
• Penguin Random House India: India's largest trade publisher with significant religion/spirituality catalog. Comparable in distribution channels and Indian market scale, though far broader in scope than a niche Catholic publisher.
• Paulist Press: A US-based Catholic publisher with a broad catalog of theology, spirituality, and ministry resources. Comparable in religious subject matter and devotional/academic mix, though operating from a North American base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/claretianpublicationsbangalore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/claretian-publication

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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