About Us

Kautilya Books is not just a publishing house — it’s a platform where ideas become influence.

Founded in July 2014 and based in New Delhi, Kautilya Books was born out of a singular vision:
to ignite public discourse around governance, policy-making, and the future of India. Over the past decade, we’ve published powerful works in Hindi and English — spanning geopolitics, economics, politics, the environment, and social change — titles that have found their way into the minds of thinkers, institutions, and changemakers.

What sets us apart?
We’ve worked with and for some of India’s most respected public figures, intellectuals, and national voices. Our catalog doesn’t just inform — it influences.
Our authors don’t just publish — they lead conversations.

As we look toward the future, we’re actively working to build a dedicated self-publishing division — one that will offer emerging and established authors the same level of editorial excellence, design precision, and strategic visibility that has defined our legacy. Our aim is to create a trusted platform where every author feels empowered to turn their manuscript into meaningful impact.

विज्ञानेनात्मानं सम्पादयेत
"Make yourself eligible with the help of knowledge."
— Kautilya’s Arthashastra