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HELP DESK

Welcome to Help Desk. To find out the answer to your question(s), just click on the links given below. In case you don’t get your answers here, send us your queries at help@indus-intl.com.

 

 

FIRST TIME VISITORS

Welcome to Indus International. You probably have lots of queries about this site and how to buy books over here. Just click on the relevant link below and find your answer. In case of any problem, send us your queries at help@indus-intl.com.


Top Reasons to Shop at Indus International

How do I move about the site?

 

Top Reasons to Shop at Indus International

  1. We Are Experienced. Our association with the book-trade dates back to the 1980s when we first started book-publishing. Since then Indus has come a long way and has established a reputed name in the world of books. We, therefore, naturally have the experience and expertise in all the departments right from collecting information about new books to the efficient handling and processing of your orders, supported by an excellent customer service.
    Read more about us...

  2. Extensive Collection of Books. Indus, being the largest Indian publisher for books on the Himalayan regions, brings to you the largest collection of multi-disciplinary reference books on the Himalayan regions covering Himachal Pradesh, Kumaun, Garhwal, Kashmir, Ladakh, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet on varied aspects of Art & Culture, Land & People, History & Archaeology, Forestry & Wildlife, Travel & Tourism, Trekking & Mountaineering, and others.

    Indus International brings to you thousands of titles published in India on varied subjects which include Art & Culture, History & Archaeology, Indology, Performing Arts, Philosophy & Religion, Anthropology & Sociology, Literature, Geography & Geology, Environment, Forestry & Wildlife, Agriculture & Botany, Zoology, Medicine Systems, Women Studies, Yoga & Meditation, Mountaineering Trekking, Travel & Explorations , and Himalayan Studies.
    Please see our extensive Catalogue for more details.

  3. Customer is the King. The customer is the only reason for our being in business. At Indus, keeping customers happy is the most important factor. ...because customer service is not a department; it is an attitude. At Indus, we treat the customer as an appreciating asset.
    See what people say about us...

  4. Intelligent Search Engine. Our powerful search engine quickly responds to your search requests. It not only searches for the keywords you request but also applies its own mind and finds for you other books related to your keywords as well.

  5. The Best Value for Your Money. At Indus, we always try to give more to the customers than they expect to get. That is, the best value for money. The members of IndusClub are entitled to a 10% discount on ALL books. Also, special discount schemes are offered to our customers from time to time.
    As rightly said, "A sale is never good; unless it is a good buy for the customer".

  6. Complete Information. To help our customers, we provide them with complete information they need for buying a book. Our catalogue gives book descriptions, excerpts, reviews, contents and details about the authors. More details on Search Tips and Browsing Our Catalogue.

  7. Faster Delivery. Our location at New Delhi, the base of Indian publishing, helps in faster collection and despatch of books.

  8. We Protect Your Privacy. At Indus, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. We use the information we collect about you to process your orders and provide a more personalised and efficient service. We DO NOT indulge in selling, renting or trading your personal details to others. for more details please read our Privacy Policy.

How do I move about the site?

 

Our site has a simple and a customer-friendly layout for easy navigation. All the link headings are self-explanatory. For your convenience all the links are given below with their location and instructions about how and when to use them.

View Cart (on top right corner)
This is just like your shopping bag where you buy and keep the books from our store. You can always add, remove or change the quantity of books once you have checked in. From here you can either create an order or put the books to your wishlist. 

Your Account (on top right corner)
Click here to view your WishList or change your password & profile. We have created the wishlist specially for your convenience. You can always store your favourite titles here and can order from these at a later date. 

Help (on top right corner)
The helpdesk supports you throughout your visit to our site. For any queries or information, please visit the helpdesk which has been divided into various sections for your convenience.

New! Sign up Here!
You must sign up here before you shop for books or use the wishlist.

Login & Password
This is where you enter your login ID and password for creating your account.

Forgot Password?
In case you do not remember your password, please click here. We shall remind you instantly.

Home
Takes you to the home page or the first page of our site.

About Us
Gives information about ourselves and our actvities.

Our Publications
This displays the catalogue of books published by Indus.

Feedback
Allows you to send us your suggestions or comments on our books, services or site.

Testimonials
Look here to see what people say about us and our services. You can even add your message here.

Tell a Friend
It enables you to tell your friends about our site or our books.

E-News
Just enter your e-mail address here to receive catalogues and information about new books through e-mail. 

Quick Search
Allows you to search books by title, author or keywords in all or particular subject(s) of your choice. 

Advanced Search
This is used to search for a specific book. You can search on the basis of ISBN, Title, Author, Publisher or Date.

Browse Catalogues
Allows you to browse through our various subject catalogues along with their sub-categories which have been created specially for your convenience.

New Arrivals
Allows you to browse through the newly released titles.

Best Sellers
Allows you to browse through the best selling titles on our site on the basis of the star ratings given by us.

Join IndusClub
Your gateway to the Indusclub. Join and enjoy the benefits.

Contact us
Our complete contact information with mailing address, telephone and fax numbers and e-mail IDs.

 

Click the "back" button on your browser’s toolbar to return to the previous page. You can also use the scroll bar on the right side of your screen to move up and down through the page displayed.

 

Happy Browsing!

 

PLACING ORDERS

Each customer is important to us irrespective of quantity of the order. As rightly said: "Customer is the only profit, everything else is overhead".

 

How to Place an Order?

How to Cancel an Order

 

How to Place an Order?

 

A. Through Search or Browse (Using Shopping Cart)

Placing your first order with us is easy. Just follow these simple steps to order:

1. Once you have found your book(s) through search or browse links, Just click on the "Add to Cart" link which is present against all the titles. However, if you wish to first view the details about the book then you can click on the descriptive link (i.e., the title). You’ll be taken to that book’s Detail Page. On the Detail Page, you will see a detailed description of that book. Just click on the "Add to Cart" link. This link is present on all the pages that display detail information about a book.

2. When you click "Add to Cart" link, a message will appear instantly on your screen which informs you that the title you selected has been successfully added to your Shopping Cart.

Please Note: Only one copy of a title will be added to the Shopping Cart, which, however, can be changed in Step 3 given below. You can add as many books as you want to your Shopping Cart. 

3. Once you Checkout, you will be able to view your Shopping Cart which will display the item(s) you have added along with the total price and the total amount. At this point you will have the following options:
a) Removing an item. Check the Remove Item Checkbox and click Recalculate.
b) Changing Quantity. Use the Quantity Box to change the quantity and click Recalculate.

4. Once you are through and you have decided about the books you wish to order, just click on the "Create Order" button on your Shopping Cart. You will then be required to fill an Order Form.

5. Once you have filled in all the required details, click on "Send Order".

 

You will view our Thank You page and receive a confirmation e-mail from us within 24 hours.

 

B. Through Wish List:

Place your order through My WishList by following these simple steps:

1. Click on Your Account link, which is there at the top right on every page.

2. Click on My WishList link, which will show all the books you had already stored during your previous visit(s).

3. Select the book(s) you want to order by simply clicking on the "Add to Cart" link which is present against all the titles. However, if you wish to first view the details about the book then you can click on the descriptive link (i.e., the title). You’ll be taken to that book’s Detail Page. On the Detail Page, you will see a detailed description of that book. Just click on the "Add to Cart" link if you wish to buy the book. This link is present on all the pages that display detail information about a book.

4. Once you have put the selected book(s) into your Shopping Cart, click on Checkout. You will be able to view your Shopping Cart which will display the item(s) you have added along with the total price and the total amount. At this point you will also have the following options:
a) Removing an item. Check the Remove Item Checkbox and click Update Your Cart.
b) Changing Quantity. Use the Quantity Box to change the quantity and click Update Your Cart.

5. Once you are through and you have decided about the books you wish to order, just click on the "Create Order" button on your Shopping Cart. You will then be required to fill an Order Form.

6. Once you have filled in all the required details, click on "Send Order".

 

You will view our Thank You page and receive a confirmation e-mail from us within 24 hours.

 

 

C. Using Any One of the Following:

You are also welcome to place your orders with us using any one of the following:

(a) Simply send us your orders through e-mail at orders@indus-intl.com.

(b) You may use the Order Form. You may order for the title(s) which you have not found in our Catalogue. We shall try our best to get them for you.

(c) You can fax us your orders at 91-11-5449682.
(d) Orders are also accepted by post at the following address:

INDUS INTERNATIONAL
5-A (MIG), Rajouri Garden
New Delhi - 110027 (India)

 

While ordering, please...

(a) mention the title, author, quantity required and the desired mode of shipping. If ordering from our Catalogue please do mention the IN-Code for easy identification and faster processing of your order. 

(b) indicate clearly your name and complete address including country. If the shipping address is different from that of ordering please indicate so clearly.

 

 

How to Cancel an Order?

If you want to cancel or change an order placed with us, just send us an e-mail as soon as possible. Be sure to include the following details:

  • Indicate clearly if you want to cancel or change the complete order or some book(s) only.

  • If you wish to cancel or change some book(s) only, then indicate the complete title, author and the IN-Code or any other information that you have.

Please Note: We cannot cancel an order once it has been shipped.

 

 

PAYMENT INFORMATION

 

We offer you the following payment options to choose from:

  • We accept online payment via Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB Cards.

  • Personal/Official/Banker's cheque drawn in US Dollars (US$) and payable anywhere in the United States.

  • If unable to pay in US Dollars, then you can pay the equivalent amount in Sterling Pounds or Euros payable at any of the Banks in the UK or Europe respectively.

  • We also accept International Money Orders.

    Please Note: All your payments must be made in the favour of "INDUS INTERNATIONAL". Please mail your cheques at the following address:
    Indus International
    5-A (MIG), Rajouri Garden
    New Delhi - 110027 (India)

  • Directly to our Bank Account through Wire Transfer or Swift. The information required by your banker for this remittance is given below:

 

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR WIRE TRANSFER

Please Remit Funds to:

Citibank N.A., 111 Wall Street, 16th floor, Trade Dept. (India), NY 10043 (USA)

Swift Code: CITIUS33 : Chips Participant No. 0008; Fedwire Routing No.: 0210-008-9

 

For Credit to:

A/c 36052814 of Canara Bank, New Delhi; CHIPS UID 109984; SWIFT: CNRBINBBDFM

 

For Onward Credit to:

INDUS INTERNATIONAL

Account No: CA 5395

 

  • NOTE: C WE SHOULD RECEIVE THE FULL AMOUNT. BANK CHARGES SHOULD BE BORNE BY YOU.

 

PRICING & INVOICING

For the convenience of our customers, invoices can be expressed in US Dollars, Sterling Pounds or Euros, as desired.

We issue Proforma Invoice, if desired.

Invoices, in duplicate, are sent by air mail irrespective of the mode of shipment of your order. The date of invoice is generally the same as the date of shipment of your order.

All the prices indicated on our site are in US Dollars (US$).

Postage is free via Registered Airmail. Extra charges apply on delivery via FedEx. We DO NOT charge for packing, etc.

All prices are subject to change without prior notice.

In some cases, where the publisher revises the price of any book(s), we charge the revised price which may differ from the ones indicated on our site. In such cases we always seek your consent before shipping your order.

 

PACKAGING, SHIPPING & DELIVERY

 

Indus has been in the mailorder business since the 1980s. We, therefore, naturally have the experience and expertise in all the departments right from collecting information about new books to the efficient handling and processing of your orders, supported by an excellent customer service.

Packing:

Each book is checked carefully before packing which is done with utmost care to enable the packet/carton to withstand several handlings during the transit, so that you receive your order in perfect condition. We have been often complimented for our safe packing.

 

Shipping:

  • You may choose any one of the following modes of shipment while sending your orders.

    1. Registered Book-Post (Sea-Mail)

    2. Registered Book-Post (Air-Mail)

    3. Sea-Freight (advisable for bulk orders)

    4. Air-Freight (advisable for bulk orders)

    5. EMS Speed Post.

    6. FedEx.

Delivery Time:

 

Delivery time is dependent on the mode of shipment you choose and the availability of the book(s) you order. So when you actually receive your order is as follows:

 

Availability + Payment Realisation Time + Shipping Time = Total Delivery Time.

 

Where availability is the time we take to acquire a book once you have placed an order for it. This DOES NOT include the amount of time taken by your payments to reach us and the time taken by your order to reach you, once we ship it.

 

We notify you through e-mail as soon as your order is shipped. This will also inform you about your order as well as when you can expect your order to arrive.

 

RETURN POLICY

 

Great care is taken to ensure that the book(s) ordered by you are supplied correctly and packed well so that you receive your order in perfect condition. However, in the event of any of the following, you may return to us any book(s) within 7 days of the receipt of your order, subject to our prior permission. We shall refund you the amount of the book(s) in full.

  • Book(s) supplied by us in error. That is, when the title(s) does not match with the one you ordered.

  • Book(s) which have manufacturing defect and have been supplied by us inadvertently. That is, book(s) with loose/torn/dirty pages, binding or cover, or any other physical deformities.

  • Book(s) which does not satisfy you.

Please Note:

  • Prior permission is necessary before you return any book(s).

  • The cost of return (the postage) is to be borne by the cutomer. We request you to ensure that the book is packed well and returned to us only through air mail or courier.

CLAIMS & REPORTING

 

Claims are accepted in any print or electronic format: Library Claim forms, letters, e-mail or copies of the original order. Claims should, if at all possible, provide the same complete bibliographical information that was on the original order form, including the ISBN, publishers name and the date of the original order
Library claims should not be issued prior to 60 days after the date of the original order. The most effective claiming cycle has been found to be a period of 6 months from the original order date, since most materials have been supplied by that time and reports have been furnished automatically on those titles that are delayed, are temporarily not available or are out of print. Rush orders may require a more frequent claiming schedule.

 

 

YOUR ACCOUNT

 

Getting Started: Creating an Account

Change Your Password or Profile

 

Getting Started: Creating an Account

You need to create an Account with us before you place your orders. Having an Account enables you to place orders faster and more easily and allows you to use the WishList. And for us it enables us to process your orders faster. Your userid and password are the primary keys to your Create or Log On to your Account; they must be entered before any information can be accessed.

You can create your account, following the simple steps given below, either before shopping or while shopping when you Checkout.

 

1. If you want to create an Account in advance, i.e. before shopping, click on the Your Account link at the top right of every page which will then take you to Your Account page. 

Alternatively, you may first shop for the books and when you are ready to Checkout, you’ll be prompted to Create Your Account.

 

2. Next you will see the Create Your Account Page where you will be required to enter your billing and shipping information. All the  information you enter will be saved in Your Account so that you do not enter the information again when you shop next. Please make sure that the information furnished by you is correct, specially your name and address.

Take me to Create an Account

 

Change Your Password or Profile

You can always change your password or profile. Here's how:

 

1. Please click on the Your Account link at the top right of every page, which will take you to the Your Account page.

2. Click on Change Password or Profile to review/change your email, password or personal/billing information. If you’re not already signed in, you’ll be prompted to do so at this stage by entering your email address and password.

3. To change your email address, enter a new one in the field provided. Please take a moment to double-check your email address. If it’s not correct, we won’t be able to contact you.

4. To change your password, enter a new password in the field provided, and retype your new password. If necessary, you can add a password hint. If you ever forget your password, click on Forgot Password?
link. We shall immediately remind you your password after you have entered correctly the information required by us. 

 

5. Once you have made all your changes, click Save My Changes.

 

SHOPPING CART & WISHLIST

 

Shopping Cart

Wish List

 

Shopping Cart

Shopping Cart is a helpful feature that allows you to store the book(s) you wish to order, so that you do not have to search for them again. It functions just like your shopping bag where you put all the articles you want to buy. You can always add, delete or change the quantity of the articles before you place your firm order. Some of the advantages of Shopping cart are listed below:

• Each customer has a separate, private and a secure Shopping Cart which cannot be viewed by others.

• You can add as many books as you want to your Shopping Cart. Just click on the Add to Cart link which is present against all the titles on all pages.

• You can view your Shopping Cart by clicking on the View Cart link which is present at the top right corner of every page. It will then display the list of book(s) you have added to your Cart without your having to switch back and forth between screens.

• Shopping Cart also allows you to remove and item or change its quantity before placing your order. Here's how:

a) Removing an Item. Check the Remove Item Checkbox and click Update Your Cart.
b) Changing Quantity. Use the Quantity Box to change the quantity and click Update Your Cart.

• Shopping Cart also acts as a Proforma Invoice which indicates the price and total amount for each book along with the net amount for your total order.  

• Once you are through, just click on the "Create Order" button on your Shopping Cart to proceed further.

• The item(s) you add to your Shopping Cart will be stored for approximately two hours.


Wish List

WishList is a powerful and a customer-friendly shopping tool that allows you to store your favourite book(s) which you can order later on. This saves the time and labour of searching again and again. Some of the features of the WishList are;

• Each customer has a separate, private and a secure WishList which cannot be viewed by others.

• You can add as many books as you want to your WishList. Just click on Add to WishList link which is present against all the titles on all the pages.

• You can view your WishList by clicking on the Your Account link which is present at the top right corner of every page. It will then display the list of book(s) you have added to your WishList without your having to switch back and forth between screens.

• WishList gives you the option to add only the selected book(s) which you want to buy at the moment to your Shopping Cart. The rest of the book(s) remain stored which can be viewed later on.

• The item(s) you add to your WishList will be stored for 90 days.


BOOK SEARCH & BROWSE CATALOGUE

Search Tips

Search Results

Browsing Catalogue

 

 

 

CUSTOMER SERVICES

 

Our Philosophy of Customer Service...

  • Customer is the King
    ...because all business exists to satisfy and create customers.
    The customer is the only reason for our being in business. At Indus, keeping customers happy is the most important factor in our success. 

  • Business goes there, where invited. And stays, where treated well.
    Business is an activity of buying and selling. It is a relationship of inter-dependence, where both buyer and seller depend on each other to a certain degree. Treating each other should be the norm. Undoubtedly the customer is on advantageous groung. We, therefore, always respect this consideration.

  • Customer complaints are schoolbooks, from which we learn.
    When customers are unhappy, it is because of a gap between their expectations and reality. At Indus, a dissatified customer is taken as an opportunity to learn and correct the situation.

  • Always give customers more than they expect to get.
    We continually look for ways to improve quality and add value, to our product or service, that customer purchases.

  • Be a consulting supplier and not an ordinary salesman
    At Indus, we try to be a perfect product-related knowledgeable sales proffesional. Our efficient staff understands customer's need; finds solutions to their problems and is well qualified to educate, inform and assist them in making a suitable choice.

  • Customer satisfaction equals success.
    It costs six times more to attract a new customer, than it does to keep an old one.

  • Treat a customer as an appreciating asset.
    Indus is a custom-oriented organization where each customer is an assest.

  • If you do not take care of your customers ...somebody else will.
    In fact, when we take care of our customers, we take care of ourselves.

  • Sale really begins after the sales.
    Once we have sold a customer, we make sure he is satified with our service.

  • Customer service is not a department; ... it is an attitude.
    Because service is the lifeline of any organization, we at Indus, demonstrate enthusiasm, loyalty, devotion and initiative to our customers.

  • If you keep your customers happy, they will keep you in business.
    We understand the psychology of our customers who can smell emotional commitment (or the absence thereof) from miles away. That is why, customer satisfaction comes first in our business environment. We serve you with your benfit in our mind, a feeling in our heart, a smile in our voice and twinkle in our eyes.

  • A sale is never good; unless it is a good buy for the customer.
    At Indus, "Customer is the only profit, eberything else is overhead". We make every purchase of our customers an unforgettable experience.

Some Features of our Customer Service...

  • An experienced, efficient, caring and dedicated staff;

  • Extensive collection of books;

  • Complete information;

  • Intelligent search engine;

  • Subject wise presentation of catalogues for more convenience;

  • Provision of My WishList;

  • Safe and secure packing;

  • Faster delivery of your orders;

  • Discount to IndusClub members;

  • FREE catalogues;

  • FREE Gift Wrap service;

  • Your privacy;

  • 24 hours, seven days a week customer service.

 

 

BUSINESS SERVICES

 

 

For Publishers

For Booksellers & Distributors

 

For Publishers

We welcome any and all Indian publishers to submit information about your books on our site. We DO NOT charge for listing your books on our site. While submitting your books, we request you to please provide us with complete information that will help sell your book. This includes: the ISBN; the year of publication; exact number of pages and illustrations; synopsis about the book; list of contents; reviews; about the author; type of binding; a jacket cover for scanning; etc. The more information you provide, the more we can help our customers.

For more details about submitting your titles, please click here.

 

For Booksellers & Distributors

We welcome all distributors and booksellers (retail as well as wholesale) to our site. We would be more than happy to serve you for your requirements of Indian books which we can supply to you at most competetive rates backed by an efficient service. Indus is already dealing with various booksellers and distributors all over the world. See what they say about us.

 

We would be glad to hear from you.

 

PRIVACY POLICY

 

We Protect Your Privacy. At Indus, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. We use the information we collect about you to process your orders and provide a more personalised and efficient service. We DO NOT indulge in selling, renting or trading your personal details to others. Please read on for more details about our privacy policy.

  • When you order, we need to know your name, email address, mailing address, and billing address. This allows us to process and fulfill your order and to notify you of your order status.

  • When you sign up for services like E-News, we need only an email address which we use to send the information about new books and special discount schemes which we offer from time to time.

  • We may personalize your shopping experience by using your purchases and site behavior to shape our recommendations about the books that might be of interest to you. We also monitor customer traffic patterns and site usage to help us develop the design and layout of the site.

  • When you submit a customer review, we also ask for your email address, and you can choose not to have your email address displayed with your review.

  • We may also use the information we collect to occasionally notify you about important functionality changes to the web site, new services, and special offers we think you’ll find valuable. If you would rather not receive this information, visit Your Account to change your preferences.

  • When you click on links and/or ad banners that take you to third-party web sites, you will be subject to the third parties’ privacy policies. While we support the protection of privacy on the Internet, Indus International cannot be responsible for the actions of third parties. We encourage you to read the posted privacy statement whenever interacting with any web site.