Kobo to deliver digital reading experience in India

For passionate readers to get access to an award-winning line-up of devices, one of the largest content catalogues in the world, Kobo has announced the arrival of Kobo’s digital reading platform in India, along with Kobo’s top-ranked apps for iOS, Android, Microsoft, and BlackBerry platforms. The device line-up, featuring a range of best-in-class E Ink and tablet devices, includes the Kobo Touch, Kobo Glo, Kobo Arc and Kobo Aura HD.
 
Starting today, Kobo will be available in retail locations across India through its partnerships with Crossword, WHSmith and Croma. Readers will also have access to Kobo’s eBookstore, featuring nearly 4-million titles across 68 languages including ninety-five per cent of India’s bestselling content featuring work from top-selling Indian authors.
 
Haja Sheriff, Country Director  India, Kobo, said, With e-commerce in the midst of a rebirth and a steady increase in demand for more digital content, the time is right for Kobo in India. Literature and the love of storytelling are ingrained in our culture and the Kobo platform will make it easier than ever before for Indians to access to the stories they love  anytime, anyplace and on any device.
 
To celebrate Kobo’s launch in India, and Festival of Lights, special Diwali pricing will be available until November 3 on select Kobo devices, including Kobo Arc available at Rs.9,999 (regularly priced at Rs.11,999) and Kobo Touch at Rs.6999 (regularly priced at Rs.7,999)
 
Free or discounted ebook offers will also be available with the purchase of Kobo devices or with the download of a Kobo app for a limited time.