New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 : Books in Other Indian Languages Also Find Buyers at World Book Fair 2026
New Delhi : At the World Book Fair 2026, it is not only Hindi books that are drawing readers, but publications in other Indian languages are also witnessing enthusiastic demand. Various halls at Bharat Mandapam are home to stalls showcasing books in Assamese, Urdu, Punjabi, Kannada, Odia, Gujarati, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam, Sindhi and several other languages, all of which are attracting a steady stream of visitors.
The fair clearly reflects that readers are giving preference to literature, knowledge and educational books in their mother tongues and regional languages. Young readers and children, in particular, are showing keen interest in regional stories, children’s literature and academic books. According to publishers, despite the digital age, the demand for printed books in Indian languages remains strong. Many stalls are receiving encouraging responses for books on science, history, culture and contemporary issues published in regional languages.
This year, an unexpected surge of interest in mother-tongue books among children and youth has been one of the highlights of the fair. The growing attraction towards Indian language books in print form indicates that readers are keen to reconnect with their cultural roots. The spirit of “Read India, Grow India” appears to be gaining greater strength through Indian languages.
Hindi stalls, meanwhile, are not limited to literary works alone. Books related to science, technology, international relations and diplomacy in Hindi are also in high demand. Experts believe that the increasing presence of Hindi and other Indian languages across diverse knowledge domains is a positive and encouraging development.
The impact of the National Education Policy’s emphasis on education in the mother tongue is also clearly visible at the fair. There has been a significant rise in demand for regional-language editions of academic books, boosting confidence and enthusiasm among publishers.
Overall, the World Book Fair 2026 presents a vibrant picture of India’s linguistic diversity. With 10–12 Indian language stalls often placed side by side in a single hall, readers are enjoying a truly multilingual experience. The fair proves that books are not just tools for reading, but powerful instruments for strengthening language, culture and identity.