It is the fulfillment of a desire that gives birth to an enterprise. Yesterday's dream is today's reality. A seed planted at the right season, in the right soil and with persons to care and nourish, grows into a big tree in course of time. The story of D.K. Publishers Distributors (P) Ltd., unveiled in the following pages bear testimony to this fact.
A DREAM REALIZED
Though in the business relating to petroleum products and wholesale trading of food grains, the late Shri Khazan Chand Mittal cherished a love for books and longed to develop a business in this line. Coming from a respectable Hindu family of Agarwals from Haryana (Northern India), Shri Khazan Chand Mittal had settled down in Delhi.Though the embryo of book business germinated in his mind and it was nourished secretly, he could not venture to take the first step because of his preoccupations with other business activities. The time became ripe for this venture to sprout only when his sons became of age.
D.K.Enterprises was established in 1968, with a small capital, for exporting books and journals published in India. In course of time the long cherished dream of Shri K.C.Mittal was thus realized and the seed planted by him and the sapling sprouted consequently got nourished and flourished in the hands of his enterprising sons and grandsons.
D.K.Publishers Distributors (P) Ltd. (DKPD),is today a big tree, like a healthy banyan tree with its strong branches in the form of many divisions.
How can I tell if a book I want to buy online is being sold by the website I am visiting or an outside affiliate?
Today it is very common to see books for sale on websites that don’t actually do the selling themselves. When you click on the link for one of these books, you are taken to another website like www.dkpd.com. The merchant who’s website referred you will get a commission from any books you buy when you click over from their website.
How can I find the best deals on books online?
Large online book sellers will typically offer discounts off of what you would pay in a regular store. You can also use a product search tool like www.froogle.com to search for a specific book that is sold by more than one web retailer. This tool shows you the product price from each vendor.
How can I make sure that the book I am buying online is the most recent edition?
Since many books are reprinted with updated information and corrections, it is always best to make sure that you are buying the most recent edition. Be sure that the website you buy from shows you the edition number and date.
How can I avoid accidentally ordering the same book twice?
Since online booksellers will list titles in different ways, like shortening the name versus showing the name and description, it can be easy to get confused. There could also be a slightly different name on a paper back versus a hardback book. The best way to avoid this is to make sure you saw a picture of the cover and the description of the book.
Are used books online a better deal than new books?
Yes, now many large booksellers online will offer you used copies of the book you want to purchase. These sites make sure that the book is in good condition so are assured that you are getting a good deal. Just look for sites that offer used books.
Can I sell my book online?
In many cases, you can sell your used book back to the same website where you purchased it. To find out you will have to look around their website for their buy-back offers.
Is it safe to buy books online?
It is generally very safe to order books online. Just make sure that you are dealing with a reputable company by researching their site a little, and pay by credit card so that you are protected if your order never arrives or you have other problems. Stick with the large, recognized names if you are in doubt, or call the website to get to know them better
D.K.Publishers Distributors
1/4224, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi - 110 002.
Tel: 91 - 11 - 41562573-77
Fax: 91 - 11 - 41562578
E-mail: General Information : info@dkpd.com
Order : order@dkpd.com
