What Collins India does

Collins India is the educational publishing division of HarperCollins Publishers India, a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corp, focused on the Indian K-12 market. Headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, and established as Collins India in 2013 (the Collins imprint itself traces back to 1819), the division distributes textbooks, dictionaries, and digital learning resources across more than 100 Indian cities, reaching a reported 100,000-plus educators and 1 million-plus learners.

Its product portfolio is centered on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Core offerings include subject textbooks and series in English, mathematics, science, and social studies; bilingual dictionaries (English-English-Hindi and English-English-Marathi); and digital platforms — Collins Infinity (a blended-learning subscription) and Collins DigiSuite. Recurring student engagement programs such as the Collins Spelling Bee and the SDG Olympiad, run in partnership with organizations including the Academic Reforms Council (ARC), Earth Day Network, and the International Sustainability Academy, extend the division's footprint into assessment and co-curricular activities.

Revenue is generated from multiple streams: school and retail book sales, subscription-based blended learning (Collins Infinity), competition participation fees (Spelling Bee, SDG Olympiad), and paid professional development for teachers. The division operates within HarperCollins Publishers India, drawing on the parent's editorial, distribution, and brand infrastructure rather than functioning as an independent venture-backed entity. No standalone financial disclosures are available.

Name

Collins India

Legal name

HarperCollins Publishers India Private Limited

Website

https://collins.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The K-12 educational publishing division of HarperCollins Publishers India (a News Corp subsidiary), providing NCF/NEP 2020-aligned textbooks, dictionaries, and the Collins Infinity blended-learning platform to schools across 100+ Indian cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Educational Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Book Publishers (513130), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Core Subject Textbooks (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) (EDAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital/Blended K–12 Courseware & Interactive Textbooks (EDAGAAAJ), K–12 Digital Curriculum & Interactive Lessons (EDAGAEAA), Children’s Activity & Practice Books (Workbooks, Puzzles, Handwriting) (EDAGAIAE), Language Content Libraries & Digital Readers (Leveled Readers, Graded Content) (EDAFAOAM), Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD)

Keywords

• K-12 educational publishing
• Curriculum-aligned textbooks
• Blended learning solutions
• Digital learning platforms
• Teacher professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurugram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Educational Books and Textbooks: Collins India generates revenue through sale of curriculum-aligned textbooks, supplementary readers, and educational resources to K-12 schools. Products span textbooks, workbooks, dictionaries, and reference materials across multiple subjects and grade levels.
2. Blended Learning Solutions: Revenue from Collins Infinity and other digital learning platforms combining print and digital components for schools implementing NEP-aligned curricula.
3. Competition Registration Fees: SDG Olympiad charges individual registration fee of ₹499 inclusive of taxes, with early bird discounts available. Schools can register in bulk for student participation.
4. Professional Development Programs: Revenue from teacher training and professional development programs for K-12 educators through Collins Professional Development Programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Collins India publishes and sells curriculum-aligned K-12 educational resources including textbooks, supplementary readers, bilingual dictionaries, and reference materials for schools across India. The company also offers digital learning platforms (Collins Infinity, Collins DigiSuite, Collins Evaluate, Collins Digital Home Learning) that combine print and digital content, along with teacher professional development programmes and student enrichment initiatives such as Spelling Bee and SDG Olympiad.

Product overview

Collins India operates as an educational publishing division of HarperCollins Publishers India, offering a comprehensive portfolio of print and digital educational resources for the K-12 segment. The product portfolio consists of multiple interconnected product lines: (1) Core digital learning platforms including Collins Infinity (blended learning solution), Collins DigiSuite (multimedia digital tools), Collins Digital Home Learning, and Collins Evaluate (assessment); (2) Curriculum-aligned book series for classes 1-8 including English Expert, Dimensions (mathematics), Senses (environmental science), Revised Windmills Plus, Enhanced Science Now, and Enhanced Collins English Grammar & Composition; (3) Foundational stage products including Collins Smart Start for ages 3-8; (4) Bilingual and multilingual dictionaries (COBUILD, Essential, Gem series in English, French, German, Spanish, and Hindi-English); (5) Student development programs including Collins Spelling Bee, Collins – ARC SDG Olympiad, Collins Cares, Scrabble Championship, and creative writing workshops; (6) Educator support through Professional Development Programmes and partner school initiatives. The portfolio is designed to align with India's National Education Policy 2020 and National Curriculum Frameworks 2022/2023, supporting holistic child development across cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Collins Infinity: A learner-centred, blended learning programme integrating high-quality, NEP-aligned content with state-of-the-art technology.
• Collins DigiSuite
• Collins Digital Home Learning
• Collins Evaluate
• Collins Spelling Bee
• Collins Broadcast
• Collins Smart Start
• English Expert
• Dimensions
• Senses
• Aarambh

Products and services

• Collins Infinity A learner-centred blended learning programme that integrates NEP-aligned content with technology for seamless academic experience. Combines print books, digital resources, workbooks, and assessment tools for K-12 schools.
• Collins DigiSuite Digital learning platform providing multimedia eBooks with animations, audio, video, slide shows, and interactive exercises. Includes digital flashcards with embedded sounds and animations for early learners.
• Collins Evaluate Digital assessment and evaluation tool for schools to evaluate student progress.
• Collins Smart Start Integrated course for panchakosha vikas (holistic development) of children aged 3-8 years, based on NCF-FS 2022. Covers all five dimensions of holistic development for foundational stage learners.
• English Expert Multi-skill English course addressing NCF 2023 competency-based learning needs for K-12 students.
• Dimensions Eight-book mathematics series for classes 1-8, aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF 2023. Promotes proficiency and mastery in mathematics.
• Senses Environmental science series for classes 1-5 based on NCF 2023 principles. Helps students explore and engage with their immediate environment.
• Aarambh Hindi language series for classes 1-8 based on innovative thinking. Develops all language skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing and thinking abilities.
• Enhanced Science Now Eight-book science series for classes 1-8 adhering to NEP 2020 and holistic learning theory. Enhanced edition of the original Science Now series.
• Collins Professional Development Programmes Professional development programs for educators in K-12 segment providing best practices, peer-to-peer learning platforms, and experiential learning tools aligned with NEP 2020.
• Collins – ARC SDG Olympiad National initiative assessing student understanding of UN Sustainable Development Goals for grades 3-9. Certified by Earth Day Network and International Sustainability Academy (Germany). Registration fee ₹499 per participant.
• Collins Spelling Bee National-level spelling championship program for students. Season 6 announced for 2025 as part of Collins Cares initiative.
• Collins Bilingual Dictionaries (COBUILD & Essential Series) Collection of bilingual dictionaries in English-Hindi, French, Spanish, and German plus English-language dictionaries including COBUILD Learner's, Essential, and Gem series for schools and learners.
• Collins Digital Home Learning Home-based digital learning solution for students complementing school education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nurtured 1,000,000+ learners
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARC (Academic Resource Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collins India and ARC jointly launched the Collins-ARC SDG Olympiad for Schools, a national initiative for students in grades 3-9. ARC provides operational support for the olympiad and helps facilitate participation across schools.
• Earth Day NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Provides certification for the Collins-ARC SDG Olympiad, lending environmental credibility to the sustainability education initiative.
• International Sustainability Academy (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Provides certification from Germany for the Collins-ARC SDG Olympiad, adding international credibility to the sustainability competition.
• HarperCollins PublisherscoreOthersCollins India is the educational publishing division of HarperCollins Publishers India. HarperCollins India publishes approximately 200 new books annually with a print and digital catalogue of more than 2,000 titles across 10 imprints.
• Collins UKcoreOthersCollins UK is the original publisher under HarperCollins, with publishing heritage dating to 1819. Collins India operates as the Indian educational division of the global Collins brand.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• S Chand and Company: S Chand is one of India's largest educational publishers, publicly listed, with extensive K-12 textbook coverage across CBSE, ICSE, and state boards, plus higher education and digital content. Comparable to Collins India on textbook portfolio breadth, school distribution, and NEP-aligned curriculum strategy at significantly larger scale.
• Ratna Sagar: Ratna Sagar is one of India's largest K-12 textbook publishers, offering curriculum-aligned books across CBSE, ICSE, and state boards. Directly comparable to Collins India's core textbook publishing business, with similar school-direct distribution model and NEP-aligned portfolio strategy.
• Orient BlackSwan: Orient BlackSwan is a leading Indian educational publisher producing K-12 textbooks, supplementary readers, and dictionaries across multiple boards. Comparable to Collins India on curriculum-aligned publishing, dictionaries/reference category, and direct-to-school sales model.
• Vikas Publishing House: Vikas Publishing House (Madhuban imprint) is a legacy Indian educational publisher producing K-12 textbooks, children's books, and reference materials. Comparable to Collins India on core K-12 textbook publishing, Hindi and English language titles, and traditional school-distribution model.
• Macmillan Education India: Macmillan Education India publishes K-12 textbooks and digital learning resources aligned with Indian curricula. Comparable to Collins India as a global publisher's India education division with similar product portfolio (textbooks, digital platforms, teacher resources) and institutional sales focus.
• Scholastic India: Scholastic India is the Indian arm of Scholastic Corporation, focused on children's books, K-12 educational publishing, school book fairs, and literacy programs. Highly comparable to Collins India given similar target audience (K-12 private schools), product mix (textbooks, dictionaries, supplementary readers), and direct school sales motion in India.
• Frank Educational Aids: Frank Educational Aids is an established Indian K-12 publisher of textbooks, workbooks, and supplementary materials for CBSE/ICSE schools. Comparable to Collins India on product type, school-channel distribution, and curriculum-aligned positioning in private schools.

Emerging players

• LEAD School: LEAD School is an India-focused K-12 EdTech platform integrating curriculum-aligned digital content with school systems. Comparable to Collins India as a competitor in the blended learning / NEP-aligned content space, though LEAD operates with a tech-native, school-partnership SaaS model rather than traditional publishing.

Broad incumbents

• Oxford University Press India: Oxford University Press India publishes dictionaries, K-12 textbooks, and educational resources with strong brand recognition. Comparable to Collins India as a globally recognized publisher operating in India, with overlapping dictionaries/reference category and school-channel presence.
• Pearson India: Pearson is a global education incumbent with significant K-12, higher education, and assessment operations in India. Comparable to Collins India on curriculum-aligned content and digital learning, though Pearson operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope (higher ed, professional, English testing).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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