India Book of Records

What India Book of Records does

India Book of Records (IBR) is a private periodical publishing and records verification company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Faridabad, Haryana, India. The company serves as a national custodian documenting extraordinary human achievements and records set by individuals, organizations, and groups across India. Its core operations span record verification through an online application portal (app.indiabookofrecords.in) and on-site certification at its headquarters via the Record@IBRoffice service, an annual flagship book publication available in hardcover and ebook formats (English and Hindi), and a bilingual monthly digital magazine. The organization operates with 51-100 employees and has been continuously operational for 20 years.

The company's platform is anchored by the International Protocol for New Records (IPNR), a standardized adjudication framework co-developed with editors from partner record-book nations, and includes specialized product categories such as 78 distinct selfie record types. IBR operates an ecosystem of complementary products including a 3D Selfie Science Museum, television broadcast partnerships (Heroes India TV, Record Breakers India News, Talents Sudarshan), an annual Convocation ceremony, and an international Record Holder Exchange Program spanning 8 member nations. Business model revenue derives from record application processing fees, annual book sales, commemorative record holder packs, and licensing/royalty streams from film production and cultural programs under the UNESCO-recognized Indo-Vietnam Cultural Heritage Exchange Program. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Customer segments are led by individual record seekers spanning all ages (the primary segment, from children aged 1.5+ through senior citizens), with secondary segments including corporate organizations (Tata Motors, SUN Pharma, HDFC Bank referenced as illustrative enterprise clients), young achievers (children and teens), and social organizations conducting mass-participation records for cause-based campaigns. Distribution occurs primarily through a self-serve online portal, on-site record attempts at the Faridabad office, weekly TV broadcasts, and earned media coverage in both Indian (Times of India, Hindustan Times, Aaj Tak, Republic TV, India Today) and international (Washington Post, BBC, New York Times, The Telegraph) outlets.

Name

India Book of Records

Legal name

India Book of Records

Website

https://indiabookofrecords.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

India Book of Records is a private Indian publishing and records verification company founded in 2006, documenting extraordinary human achievements through an annual publication, bilingual monthly magazine, online application portal, and international partnerships spanning 8 member nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Records Certification and Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Rights, ISBN & Publishing Administration Services (Identifiers, Metadata, Royalties) (MPAJAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Records Digitization & Archiving (Legacy Files, Retention Support) (BPAAAKAG)

Keywords

• Record verification services
• Records publishing
• Certificate issuance
• Brand record attempts
• Cultural exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Faridabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Record Application Processing: Processing fees for record applications, verification, and certification services. Applicants submit evidence and upon approval receive official IBR record certificates.
2. IBR Publications: Annual India Book of Records hardcover and ebook editions sold to the public, documenting record holders and achievements from the year.
3. Record Holder's Pack: Special commemorative packs ordered by certified record holders, including certificates and promotional materials. Takes 2-3 weeks to dispatch after payment confirmation.
4. Film Production and Cultural Programs: Production of cultural heritage films (e.g., 'Vườn Tình Yêu – Prem Ki Surdhara') and organization of cultural exchange programs with international partners, generating recognition and potentially licensing revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

India Book of Records is a national records documentation and certification platform that curates, verifies, and adjudicates extraordinary human achievements across India. It operates an online application portal for record attempts, provides on-site verification at its Faridabad headquarters, issues official record certificates and commemorative packs, publishes an annual hardcover/e-book edition, and produces cultural heritage content including films under the Indo-Vietnam Cultural Heritage Exchange Program.

Product overview

India Book of Records is a national records documentation and recognition platform established in 2006, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on documenting extraordinary human achievements across India. The core offerings include an annual publication (India Book of Records) in both hardcover and e-book formats, a monthly digital magazine in English and Hindi, and film production under the Indo-Vietnam Cultural Heritage Exchange Program. The platform provides record verification services through both online applications and on-site attempts at the IBR office, along with dedicated categories like Selfie Records with 78 different record types. Additional products include television broadcasts, annual convocation events, 3D Selfie Science Museum, and international exchange programs. The organization collaborates with UNESCO and World Records Union for global recognition, with the annual publication serving as the flagship product documenting records across categories including Human Story, Culture & Creativity, Young Achievers, Mass Attempts, Technology & Innovation, and Industry & Business.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Indo-Vietnam Cultural Heritage Exchange Program: UNESCO-affiliated joint initiative promoting cultural heritage exchange between India and Vietnam
• Vườn Tình Yêu – Prem Ki Surdhara
• The Guardian of Heritage / Người Bảo Tồn Di Sản
• International Protocol for New Records (IPNR)
• Record Holders Exchange Programme
• World Records Union

Products and services

• India Book of Records Annual Publication Flagship annual hardcover and e-book publication that documents and archives record-setting achievements across categories including Human Story, Culture & Creativity, Young Achievers, Mass Attempts, Technology & Innovation, Industry & Business, and Helping Hands. Sold to the public.
• IBR Monthly Magazine Monthly digital magazine published in English and Hindi featuring record holders, their stories, and achievements; archives available from 2021 to 2026.
• Online Record Application Portal Self-serve digital portal (app.indiabookofrecords.in) where individuals, organizations, and groups apply for record attempts, submit evidence, and track certification status through an 8-step process.
• RecordAttempt@IBRoffice On-site record verification and certification service at the IBR office in Faridabad for record attempts achievable in under 5 hours in a controlled environment, providing on-the-spot certification, professional photoshoot, and media coverage.
• Selfie Records Dedicated record category focused on selfie-related achievements with 78 distinct record types segmented by age groups, time intervals, group sizes, locations, and creative themes.
• IBR Television Shows Weekly national television broadcasts featuring record holder stories and achievements through partnerships with Heroes India TV, Record Breakers India News (IndiaNews), and Talents Sudarshan.
• Convocation@IBR Annual international convocation event celebrating exceptional achievements of record holders with global recognition and cross-border participation.
• IBR Certificates and Achiever Packs Official certification packages including record certificates and special commemorative Achiever's Packs ordered by certified record holders, with 2-3 week dispatch time after payment confirmation.
• International Record Holder Exchange Program Program enabling Indian record holders to interact with international record holders, part of global collaboration with 8 partner countries including Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Asia Book of Records.
• IBR 3D Selfie Science Museum A specialized museum experience combining 3D technology with selfie-themed record experiences for visitors at the IBR campus.
• The Guardian of Heritage (Book) Book authored by Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury, released in English in New Delhi in February 2025 and in Vietnamese in Hanoi in June 2025, focused on Indo-Vietnam cultural heritage preservation as part of the Indo-Vietnam Cultural Heritage Exchange Program.
• Vườn Tình Yêu – Prem Ki Surdhara (Garden of Love) Film IBR-produced international film celebrating Indo-Vietnam cultural heritage through Quan Ho folk singing traditions, produced under the UNESCO-recognized Indo-Vietnam Cultural Heritage Exchange Program; won Best International Film Award at the 8th Haryana International Film Festival.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 50 record holders inducted into World Records Museum in Jakarta, Indonesia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• UNESCO / Vietnam Federation of UNESCO AssociationsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025UNESCO-recognized Indo-Vietnam Cultural Heritage Exchange Program. Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury received Golden Board Award from Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Associations. The program includes dance training, film production, and cultural exchange activities between India and Vietnam.
• Kurukshetra UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Host venue for 8th Haryana International Film Festival where IBR-produced film 'Vườn Tình Yêu – Prem Ki Surdhara' won Best International Film Award on March 25, 2026. Vice-Chancellor Mr. Som Nath Sachdeva attended the event.
• Vietnam Federation of UNESCO AssociationsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024MOU signed on October 2, 2024 for cultural heritage preservation. Also MOU with WRU on October 3, 2024 for continued collaboration in record standardization and cultural exchange.
• World Records Association (WRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner organization in the Grand Reunion of World Record Presidents held in Vietnam. Part of the unified effort with World Records Union for global record holder community building.
• IPSAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Associate partner featured on the India Book of Records website among international collaborators and associates.
• Nepal Book of RecordscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Associate member of the international record book network, part of the 8 member nations collaborating annually on record standardization and exchange programs.
• Bangladesh Book of RecordscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Associate member of the international record book network, collaborating on annual Chief Editors' meets and record holder exchange programs.
• Asia Book of RecordscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Regional partner within the international record book network, contributing to the 8-member nation collaboration for record standardization.
• World Records Union (WorldKings)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Global organization of record book editors. Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury serves as Chairman. The union standardizes record-keeping globally and hosts annual meetings. Part of MOU signed with 6 Records Nations in 2022.
• Vietnam Book of RecordscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Collaboration began in 2011 when Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury was invited to Ho Chi Minh City. Chief Editors Le Tran Truong An and Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury collaborated to bring record holders from around the world onto one platform. This partnership led to annual Joint Chief Editors Meets and the standardization effort that created the International Protocol for New Records (IPNR).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• World Records Union (WorldKings): Global umbrella organization for national record books, chaired by IBR's Chief Editor. Provides cross-border adjudication standards (IPNR) and is a comparable governance/adjudication platform to IBR's international activities.
• Ripley's Believe It or Not!: Parent company of Guinness World Records and a broader entertainment-records franchise spanning books, TV, museums, and attractions. Overlaps with IBR on record-based content, books, and museum experiences, but operates at significantly greater scale.

Regional players

• Nepal Book of Records: Nepal's national record book and a member of IBR's 8-nation collaboration network. Runs the same adjudication-and-publication model but serves a separate national market in South Asia.
• Bangladesh Book of Records: Bangladesh's national record book and another member of IBR's 8-nation collaboration. Directly comparable in scope and operating model, but focused on the Bangladeshi record-holding population.

Direct peers

• Asia Book of Records: Regional record book operating across Asia and part of the same 8-member nation network that IBR co-leads. Comparable adjudication, publication, and recognition model focused on Asian record holders.
• Guinness World Records: Global leader in record certification and adjudication. Competes directly with India Book of Records for record applications, corporate record attempts, and book/media sales, with substantially larger global brand recognition.
• Limca Book of Records: India's other major national record book, historically published with Coca-Cola India. Directly competes with IBR for Indian record holders, corporate sponsors, and annual book sales in the same domestic market.
• World Records Association: Global record-certification body that partners with IBR and Vietnam Book of Records in the Grand Reunion of World Record Presidents. Overlaps directly on international record adjudication and recognition services.
• Vietnam Book of Records: Vietnam's national record book and IBR's longest-standing international collaborator (since 2011). Runs the same adjudication-and-publication model and is a peer in the 8-member nation network.

Others

• Hall of Fame (Marquis Who's Who): Long-running recognition and biographical publication franchise. Comparable to IBR in the broader 'recognition and curation of individual achievements' category, though focused on biographical listings rather than performance records.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/indiabookrecord
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/india-book-records

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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