The Long Book: India's Most Trusted Classroom Format — Direct From the Manufacturer
Ask any school stationery retailer in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, UP, or Rajasthan which product they cannot afford to run out of during the April-May academic season — and the answer is almost always the same: the long book. The 17×27 cm long register is not just a product category in the Indian school stationery market. It is a cultural institution. It is the format that generations of Indian students have used to write their first Hindi letters, solve their first arithmetic problems, and complete their first science diagrams. Its tall, slim profile fits naturally in every school bag, sits neatly in every desk slot, and opens to a writing surface that is proportioned for the way Indian school curricula are structured — one subject, one register, one academic term. At CTC Book World Pvt. Ltd., we have been manufacturing the long book under our Seven Days Authentic range since 1985, at our HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli, Haryana facility. Four decades of production have given us an understanding of this format that no specification sheet can capture — and that understanding goes into every unit we manufacture.
Why the 48-Page Long Book Is the Retail Market's Fastest-Moving SKU
- The Entry Point for Every Academic Season — the 48-page long book is the first purchase parents make at the start of every school year for lower primary students; it is the page count that matches the writing volume of Classes 1 to 3 across most subjects, meaning it is replenished multiple times through the academic year and generates more retail transactions per student than any higher page count variant
- Lower Price Point Drives Higher Volume Sales — at the 48-page price point, parents buy in multiples without hesitation; a parent buying for a Class 2 student with five subjects does not think twice about purchasing five long books at once; for retailers, this translates to higher per-transaction basket value and faster inventory turnover compared to single high-page-count purchases
- School Admission Kit Standard — most primary schools that specify a standard stationery kit for new admissions include the 48-page long book in the list; for institutional buyers supplying schools directly, this makes the 48-page format a guaranteed component of every annual school supply contract for Classes 1 to 3
- NGO Literacy Program Supply — NGOs running primary literacy programs in rural and semi-urban areas specify the 48-page long book as their primary writing material; its low per-unit cost allows maximum notebooks per program budget, and the familiar format ensures that students in familiar surroundings connect more quickly with structured writing activities
- Distributor High-Velocity Restock Item — the 48-page long book restocks more frequently than any other long book variant; distributors who stock this format through the full academic year — not just the April-May peak — find it generates consistent revenue across all three buying seasons as students complete notebooks and parents return for replacements
- OEM and Private Label at the Entry Price Point — regional distributors building their own stationery brands find the 48-page long book the most cost-efficient OEM format; the low per-unit manufacturing cost allows healthy retail margin even at competitive shelf pricing, making it the ideal first SKU for distributors entering the private label market
Complete Product Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Product Name |
Seven Days Authentic Long Book — 17×27 cm | 48 Pages |
| Brand |
Seven Days by CTC Book World Pvt. Ltd. |
| Series |
Authentic |
| Size |
17×27 cm |
| Pages (Standard) |
48 |
| Pages (Available Range) |
48 / 88 / 120 / 176 / 200 / 240 (custom on request) |
| Paper GSM (Standard) |
58 GSM |
| Paper GSM (Available Range) |
50 to 90 GSM as per buyer requirement |
| Paper Type |
Bleed-Resistant Writing Paper |
| Ruling Options |
All ruling types available — Single Line, Double Line, Four Line, Square Grid, Plain, Math Ruling, and more. Custom ruling available on request. |
| Cover Type |
Soft Cover — 4-Colour Offset Printed |
| Binding |
Center Stitched |
| Branding |
Seven Days | OEM / Private Label available on bulk orders |
| Custom MRP Printing |
Available on request |
| MRP |
₹26 |
| Supply To |
Retailers | Distributors | Wholesalers | Schools | NGOs | Government Agencies |
| Manufacturer |
CTC Book World Pvt. Ltd., HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli, Haryana |
Bulk Supply, OEM & Customisation
- Primary School Institutional Supply — the Authentic 48-page long book is the primary stationery item for Classes 1 to 3 annual supply contracts; we fulfill large institutional orders with consistent quality, on-time delivery, and ruling options to match every school's subject requirements; trusted by DAV, Delhi Public School, DPS Junior, Shemrock, Salwan, Maxfort, ITBP School, Delhi Police School, and many others
- Wholesale & Distributor Supply — highest-velocity SKU in the long book range; consistent demand across all three buying seasons makes the 48-page format the anchor product in any distributor's long book stocking plan
- OEM & Private Label — supply under your own brand with custom cover design, ruling layout, GSM, and MRP printed at production stage; lowest per-unit OEM cost in the long book range makes this the ideal entry format for distributors building proprietary stationery brands
- NGO & CSR Stationery Supply — for NGO literacy programs and corporate CSR educational initiatives requiring maximum unit count per budget, the 48-page long book at 50 GSM delivers the highest notebooks-per-rupee ratio in our range; we have supplied CSR programs for Bata India, Sonalika Tractors, and others
- Government Procurement — documentation support available for state and central government education supply contracts; 50 GSM configuration available for primary school distribution programs
- Export Supply — CTC Book World exports to USA, Canada, UK, Europe, UAE, Nepal, Gulf countries, Africa, and Afghanistan; every domestic Authentic series batch meets the same manufacturing standards as our export orders
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Long Book and a Notebook?
The Long Book (17×27 cm) and the Notebook (18×24 cm) serve different writing purposes. The Long Book's taller, narrower format is preferred for subjects requiring longer lines — language writing, Hindi and English composition, and general classroom note-taking in primary grades. The Notebook's wider format suits diagram-heavy subjects and structured subject notes in upper primary and secondary grades. Both are available from CTC Book World across the full page count range with the same quality standards.
What is the minimum order quantity for the Authentic 48-page Long Book?
MOQ varies by GSM, ruling type, and customisation requirements. Contact our sales team with your complete specification for an accurate MOQ and trade pricing quotation.
Is OEM or private label available for the Long Book?
Yes. Full OEM and private label capability is available across the Long Book range — custom cover design, custom ruling, your brand name, and your MRP printed at production stage. The 48-page long book is our most cost-efficient OEM format in this category. Contact us for pricing and lead times.
What page count variants are available in the Authentic Long Book range?
The Seven Days Authentic Long Book is available in 48, 88, 120, 176, 200, and 240 pages — all at 17×27 cm, all with the same center stitched binding and 58 GSM paper standard. Mixed page count orders are accommodated in a single shipment.
Can schools get custom cover printing on the Long Book?
Yes. School name and logo printing on the cover is available on institutional bulk orders across all Long Book page count variants. Contact us with your school's artwork and order quantity for pricing.
Who manufactures the Seven Days Authentic Long Book?
Manufactured by CTC Book World Pvt. Ltd. at HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli, Haryana — a dedicated notebook and stationery manufacturer since 1985, supplying schools, distributors, NGOs, government agencies, and export markets across India and internationally under the Seven Days brand.
📍 Head Office: G-5B, Sant Nagar Extension, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi - 110018
🏭 Manufacturing Unit: HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli, Haryana
📞 Contact: +91-9868428520 | 9716178449
✉ Email: info@ctcbookworld.com
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