FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- iMusti.com, a leading provider of digital Indian audio and video content, announces its entry into the e-book market. With this expansion, iMusti.com becomes the first music portal to offer audio, video and books on a single platform for digital distribution.

iMusti.com has partnered with leading book publishers of India including Keshav Bikaji Dhawale and Popular Prakashan. 

A large number of e-books will be available in English, Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit.  The collection will include titles on literature, politics, history, music, spirituality and children's books.

E-books will be available in their original format and delivered to subscribers via computer, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle or Android mobile device.  Apps are available on Android, Apple and Samsung platforms.

As a complimentary offer, e-books will be available to customers for an additional period of one month. Members can also purchase hardcopies of books and have them delivered to their homes.

Samir Khandwala, Founder & CEO iMusti.com said, "This exciting launch into the e-book market provides access to one of the fastest growing e-commerce markets in the world and is an absolute valuable addition to our portfolio." 

According to a recent research by Bowker Market Research's Global e-Book Monitor, U.S., Australia, India and U.K. are leading the world in e-book adoption rates.

Aanjaneya Dhawale, Partner of Dhawale Publications said, "We are excited to partner with iMusti.com to introduce our famous collection in digital format for customers in all parts of the world. Their platform will allow us to offer our collection in digital format and also sell printed books."

iMusti.com will help subscribers easily access new titles, add bookmarks, and create a library of titles viewed.  Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology will be used for the secure functioning of the digital library and all publishers will have secure licenses for their digital functioning.

Ashish Chaughule, President of the Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal North America applauds iMusti.com's latest initiative.  "I am confident that in today's global marketplace, iMusti is well positioned to cater to the various cultural needs of about 50,000 Maharashtrian families from North America."

About iMusti.com:
iMusti.com streams and sells licensed content from various genres including Bollywood, Hindustani classical, regional, devotional, yoga & meditation on various media.  For additional information on how to register, please visit www.imusti.com. Follow us at  https://www.facebook.com/IMusti  or http://twitter.com/#!/iMustiTweets

SOURCE iMusti.com