Visiting Delhi's Legendary Bookstore, Kadin Chair Anindya Highlights Indonesia's Printing Industry
NEW DELHI, investortrust.id – After attending the India-Indonesia CEO Forum and accompanying President Prabowo Subianto as the chief guest at India’s 76th Republic Day celebration, Anindya Bakrie, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), took time to visit a legendary bookstore in Delhi.
Anindya stopped by Bahrisons Booksellers in the bustling Khan Market, one of New Delhi’s most popular shopping areas.
“Before leaving Delhi, we stopped at Bahrisons, a favorite of President Prabowo. We wanted to explore and buy interesting books about India,” Anindya said on Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025.
During his visit, Anindya also commented on India’s advanced printing industry, highlighting a unique regulation requiring all books entering the country to be printed locally.
“For printing, it must be done in India. The intellectual property can be from abroad, but this makes prices affordable and sustains the paper industry,” he explained. According to him, this policy has significantly bolstered India’s printing sector.
Bahrisons Booksellers: A Literary Landmark
Founded in 1953, Bahrisons Booksellers is one of New Delhi’s most renowned bookstores and a global destination for book lovers. The store offers an extensive collection ranging from classic literature to the latest releases, spanning various genres and topics.
In December 2024, Bahrisons gained attention for selling Salman Rushdie’s controversial novel The Satanic Verses for the first time in 36 years. Originally published by Random House, the book has been one of the most banned in Muslim-majority countries. It was prohibited in India from 1988 until late last year.
Bahrisons is known for its cozy ambiance and knowledgeable staff, making it a beloved spot for readers seeking quality literature in India’s capital.