A rich collection of books includes English and Hindi translation of Ramcharitramanas, versions of Kalhana's Rajatarangini, Brihad Jataka, books on Reiki and Tibetan, Pali, and Sanskrit dictionaries among other treasured works.

Interestingly the books promoted by Motilal Banarsidass have created their niche amongst youth. "Now-a-days the youth have started showing a keen interest in the books on Philosophy. In fact in Pune there are some young research scholars who also demand the Puranas. Also books on Vedic Mathematics have many takers," says Wagh.

Motilal Banarsidass also promotes new writers. "Out of around 100 books that we publish every year, almost 50 per cent includes works of new comers. With more than 2000 authors presently associated with Banarsidass, the publishing house plans to explore more works on Comparitive studies of science and philosophy.