STAR EDUCATIONAL BOOKS DISTRIBUTOR PRIVATE LIMITED

What STAR EDUCATIONAL BOOKS DISTRIBUTOR PRIVATE LIMITED does

STAR Educational Books Distributor Private Limited is a New Delhi-based distributor and publisher of academic and educational books, founded in 2006 as a partnership firm (Star Books Distributor) and converted to a Private Limited Company in 2008. The company operates as both an exclusive distributor of foreign publisher editions and an Indian reprint/print-on-demand publisher, maintaining a catalog of 2,200 titles online and 50,000+ titles on shelves, including 2,500+ exclusive foreign editions from publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, John Wiley & Sons, AAAS Science, CABI, Woodhead Publishing, and Studium Press LLC, plus 1,000+ Indian reprints and POD titles spanning subjects from biochemistry and microbiology to defence studies, computer science, food science, marine biology, and gardening.

The company runs an e-commerce platform (star-bk.com) with online catalog browsing, add-to-cart checkout, and institutional quote workflows, supported by "fully computerized" operations and global communication infrastructure. Distribution is delivered through three channels: direct-to-consumer via the website, a network of booksellers and library vendors across India and neighboring countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan), and dedicated institutional sales support for universities and libraries handling bulk orders, foreign editions, and Indian reprints. A team of 50+ industry professionals manages distribution, customer service, editorial, and publishing operations from the company's headquarters in Darya Ganj — the historical hub of India's book trade.

Revenue mechanics are based on one-time/perpetual book sales with individual title pricing displayed between $120 and $180, supplemented by institutional quotes for bulk orders. Customer segments are primarily educational institutions (universities, colleges, schools across all levels), academic booksellers serving students and researchers, and individual readers. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or funding rounds, and is independently operated from its single New Delhi headquarters.

Name

STAR EDUCATIONAL BOOKS DISTRIBUTOR PRIVATE LIMITED

Legal name

STAR Educational Books Distributor Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://star-bk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STAR Educational Books Distributor is a New Delhi-based distributor and publisher of academic books, distributing 2,500+ exclusive foreign editions from eight global publishers and 1,000+ Indian reprints to universities, libraries, and booksellers across India and South Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Book Distribution

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Higher Education Textbook Publishing (MPAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Educational & Academic Publishing Distribution (Textbooks) (CRAOALAC), K–12 Textbook Publishing (Core Curriculum) (MPAJABAA)

Keywords

• Academic book distribution
• Educational publishing
• Foreign edition distribution
• Library book supply
• Scientific publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

DELHI, Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: One-time purchase model for academic books sold directly through the website. Books are priced individually with prices ranging from $120 to $180.
2. International Edition Distribution: Distribution of foreign publisher editions to the Indian market, with over 2,500 exclusive foreign editions available.
3. Indian Reprints and POD: Publishing through Indian reprints and print-on-demand titles, with over 1,000 titles in this category.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

STAR Educational Books Distributor distributes and publishes specialized academic and educational literature, primarily serving universities, libraries, booksellers, and institutions across India. The company maintains a catalog of over 50,000 titles, including 2,500+ exclusive foreign editions and 1,000+ Indian reprints sourced from leading international publishers such as Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, CABI, and Springer, supplemented by in-house print-on-demand and reprint publishing.

Product overview

STAR Educational Books Distributor Pvt. Ltd. operates as both a distributor and publisher of academic and educational books, serving universities, libraries, booksellers, and institutions across India and neighboring countries. The company offers a catalog of over 2,200 titles and maintains an inventory exceeding 50,000 titles on shelves, including 2,500+ exclusive foreign editions and 1,000+ Indian reprints and print-on-demand titles. The product portfolio consists of individual book titles spanning multiple academic disciplines including Computer Science, Cooking, Defence Studies, Fisheries, Food Science, Gardening, Geography, Life Science, and Veterinary, available in both hardcover and paperback formats. The books are organized into subject categories such as Scientific, Technical, Academic, and Research literature, covering areas like Higher Education, Business, and various specialized domains. The company also publishes titles under its own brand (STAR EDUCATIONAL BOOKS DISTRIBUTOR PVT LTD) and distributes content from international publishers including Elsevier, CABI, CRS, Taylor & Francis, Springer, Science, Woodhead Publishing, John Wiley, and Studium Press LLC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foreign Edition Distribution Exclusive distribution of international academic and scholarly books into India and neighboring markets, sourced under formal partnerships with publishers such as Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, CABI, and Springer, and supplied to libraries, universities, and individual buyers.
• Indian Reprint and POD Publishing In-house reprint and print-on-demand publishing of academic titles for the Indian market, covering 1,000+ reprints to make international scholarly content available locally.
• Institutional Library Supply Service Bulk book procurement and supply service for universities, research institutions, and academic libraries in India, leveraging STAR's catalog of 50,000+ titles to fulfill collection development and acquisition orders.
• Direct-to-Consumer Online Book Sales E-commerce storefront at star-bk.com through which individual researchers, academics, and students purchase specialized academic books and reference works from STAR's catalog at typical per-title prices of $120–$180.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving academic community since 2006
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ElseviercoreOthersInternational publisher partnership for distribution of academic and research literature in India
• CABIcoreOthersInternational publisher partnership for distribution of academic and research literature in India
• Taylor & FranciscoreOthersInternational publisher partnership for distribution of academic and research literature in India
• SpringercoreOthersInternational publisher partnership for distribution of academic and research literature in India
• Science (AAAS)coreOthersInternational publisher partnership for distribution of academic and research literature in India
• Woodhead Publishing Ltd.coreOthersInternational publisher partnership for distribution of academic and research literature in India
• John Wiley & SonscoreOthersInternational publisher partnership for distribution of academic and research literature in India
• Studium Press LLCcoreOthersInternational publisher partnership for distribution of academic and research literature in India

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scientific Publishers (India): Indian publisher specializing in agriculture, veterinary, and life science academic titles, with direct sales to universities and libraries. Comparable niche academic focus and institutional customer model similar to STAR.
• Ane Books Pvt Ltd: Indian publisher and distributor of engineering, technology, and life science academic titles. Directly comparable in STEM academic focus and institutional sales model.
• CBS Publishers & Distributors: Leading Indian academic book publisher and distributor offering medical, engineering, and science textbooks across higher education institutions. Closest comparable to STAR in serving Indian universities and booksellers with both publishing and distribution capabilities.
• IK International Publishing House: Indian academic and scientific publisher with a strong distribution footprint for STEM, engineering, and life science titles. Directly comparable to STAR in subject mix and higher education customer base.
• Medtech Scientific: Indian distributor and publisher of medical, dental, and allied health sciences textbooks. Directly comparable in serving university libraries and booksellers across India with academic content.
• Narosa Publishing House: Indian academic publisher focused on science, engineering, and technology titles, serving higher education institutions and libraries. Comparable in subject coverage and institutional distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Oxford University Press India: Major educational publisher serving Indian schools, colleges, and universities with broad academic catalog. Overlaps with STAR in higher education distribution but at much larger scale and wider subject coverage.
• Springer Nature: One of STAR's international publisher partners, also operates its own direct distribution channels in India. Overlaps with STAR in academic/scientific publishing but at global scale with both print and digital offerings.
• Pearson India: Large global educational publisher with significant operations in India across higher education, K-12, and professional learning. Overlaps with STAR's institutional and academic distribution but operates at much greater scale and breadth.
• McGraw Hill India: Large educational publisher with deep presence in Indian higher education textbooks across engineering, business, and sciences. Overlaps with STAR's institutional customer base but offers a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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