Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Pune Book Festival Sees Massive Success
The Pune Book Festival was a huge success this year.
It ran for nine days and sold over 30 lakh books.
A lot of people, about 12.5 lakh, visited the festival.
Most of the visitors were young readers, which shows that many young people are interested in reading.
The festival also made a lot of money, over Rs 50 crore.
There were long lines for meetings with authors and book signings.
Teachers, principals, and librarians also came and bought many books for their schools and libraries.
The festival even set three world records.
The next Pune Book Festival will be held in 2026 and will be even bigger.
The Pune Book Festival, organized by the National Book Trust, saw a footfall of 12.5 lakh visitors and sold 30 lakh books.
Over 60% of the visitors were young readers, indicating a growing interest in reading among the youth.
The festival generated a business turnover of more than Rs 50 crore, an increase from Rs 44 crore last year.
Three world records were created and recorded in the Guinness World Records during the festival.
The next Pune Book Festival is scheduled for December 12 to 20, 2026, at the Fergusson College ground.
- Who
- Organized by the National Book Trust, attended by students, young adults, families, teachers, principals, and librarians.
- What
- The Pune Book Festival, a major book fair promoting reading culture.
- When
- December 13 to 21, with the next event scheduled for December 12 to 20, 2026.
- Where
- Fergusson College ground, Pune.
- Why
- To promote reading culture and provide a platform for book lovers, authors, and educational institutions.
- Event Duration
- December 13 to 21
- Total Visitors
- 12.5 lakh
- Books Sold
- 30 lakh
- Business Turnover
- Rs 50 crore
- Young Readers
- Over 60%
- World Records
- 3
- Next Event
- December 12 to 20, 2026
- Location
- Fergusson College ground