Everything procurement heads, project managers, and marketing teams ask before commissioning brochure printing from IBS.
What is included in a brochure printing engagement?+
A full IBS brochure printing engagement includes design and brand- approval coordination (if design is engaged), pre-press and colour proofing, paper and ink specification, plate-making (offset) or digital file setup, production printing, post-press finishing (cutting / folding / binding / lamination / spot UV / foil), quality control inspection, packing and dispatch, and post-delivery service including reprint guarantee on production defects.
How long does brochure printing take?+
A standard brochure printing engagement spans three to ten working days from print-ready artwork to delivery — digital print on the short end (3–5 days for short runs), offset on the long end (7–10 days for high-volume catalogues with premium finishing). Multi- city distribution and annual report production scale up proportional to complexity. IBS provides an itemised timeline at the quote stage based on your specific scope.
How much does brochure printing cost in India?+
Brochure printing cost depends on type (digital vs offset), quantity, page count, paper GSM and brand, finishing options (folding / binding / lamination / spot UV / foil), and delivery requirements. Digital short-run typically more expensive per-unit but more economical for low volumes; offset becomes more economical above 500–1,000 units. There is no meaningful per-unit answer without a print-ready file and spec review. IBS provides a detailed itemised quote within three to five working days.
What is the difference between offset and digital brochure printing?+
Offset printing uses pre-prepared aluminium plates with CMYK + spot colour inks on a 4-colour press — sharper text, more accurate colour, better consistency across long runs, and lower per-unit cost above 500–1,000 units. Digital printing uses direct-to-press digital files with full-colour print without plates — faster turnaround (3–5 days), economical for short runs and variable-data printing, with comparable quality at standard sizes.
Does IBS print catalogues and annual reports?+
Yes — catalogues and multi-page booklets are core IBS engagements, from 8-page saddle-stitched booklets to 200+ page perfect-bound and hard-bound annual reports. We execute BFSI annual reports (HDFC ERGO, HSBC) with foil-stamped covers and premium paper, retail catalogues (Reliance Retail, Aditya Birla Retail) for multi-city distribution, and corporate capability decks with custom binding and finishing. Pre-press, press, and binding all in-house.
What paper brands and stocks does IBS use?+
Paper stock from JK Paper, ITC Paperboards, and Bilt for commercial paper and board (the primary Indian brands); Sappi and M-real for premium imported stock where engagements require it. Paper GSM ranges from 80 GSM (economical) through 100–130 GSM (standard) and 170–200 GSM (premium) to 250–350 GSM (heavyweight covers and premium brochures). Matte, gloss, and silk finishes available across the range.
Can IBS print tri-fold and bi-fold brochures with custom paper sizes?+
Yes — tri-fold (A4 or A3 sheet folded into three panels) and bi- fold (A4 or A3 folded once) are routine engagements. Custom paper sizes are accommodated at print-ready stage if standard A-series sizes don't fit the design intent. Creasing-and-folding is executed by our in-house finishing line to ensure clean, accurate folds without paper-stress cracking — a common defect when finishing is outsourced.
Does IBS handle premium finishing — spot UV, foil stamping, embossing?+
Yes — premium finishing is a routine IBS capability. Spot UV (selective glossy UV coating on specific design elements), foil stamping (gold, silver, copper, or holographic foil), embossing (raised brand impressions), debossing (recessed brand impressions), and die-cut shapes are all executed in-house. Multi-finish combinations (spot UV + foil + emboss) for hero brochures and BFSI annual reports are routine.
Can IBS execute multi-city brochure distribution?+
Yes. Multi-city brochure and catalogue distribution is routine for IBS — particularly for retail chain rollouts and BFSI annual report shareholder distribution. Multi-city distribution is delivered with centralised print spec, sequenced production runs, in-house dispatch and logistics coordination, and single project- lead accountability across all destinations. Annual report shareholder distribution across India is a routine engagement category.
What is the colour-matching accuracy on IBS prints?+
IBS executes Pantone Matching System (PMS) colour reference for brand-critical print, with offset press colour matched to Pantone within delta-E tolerance specified at the print-ready stage. Digital print uses ICC colour profiles matched to the substrate paper. Brand colours are agreed at the proof stage (soft proof + hard proof on the actual paper); reprint guarantee covers colour drift outside the agreed tolerance.
Can IBS handle variable-data printing for direct mail?+
Yes — variable-data digital printing is available on our Roland / EPSON / HP digital presses for direct mail, personalised marketing collateral, and customised customer communications. Each unit can have unique data (name, address, customer-specific content, dynamic imagery) printed inline with the brand template. Common engagements: BFSI customer communications, retail loyalty programme mailings, and corporate event invitations.
What is the HSN code for brochure printing services?+
The Goods and Services Tax HSN code for printing services in India falls under chapter 4901 (printed books, brochures, leaflets) and chapter 4910 (calendars, including calendar blocks), with specific HSN codes assigned per the print product type. IBS specifies the applicable HSN code on every tax invoice for input tax credit purposes. Specific HSN code per engagement is confirmed at proposal stage.
Does IBS provide design services or only printing?+
Both. IBS executes brochure design through to print — design intake from brief, layout development, typography, image preparation, brand-standard application, and print-ready artwork preparation. If you have an existing creative team or design agency, we work with print-ready files. If design is part of our scope, our in- house design team develops the artwork from brief through to plate-ready file.
Does the price include GST?+
GST is shown on a separate line in every IBS invoice at the applicable rate per the prevailing GST Council notification — not bundled into the line-item price. Tax invoices and tax certificates are issued for every billing event. HSN code is referenced on every invoice for input tax credit. Input tax credit availability — where applicable to your business — applies as standard.
What is the reprint guarantee on a brochure printing engagement?+
IBS provides written reprint guarantees on every commercial print engagement. Production defects (colour drift outside Pantone tolerance, paper inconsistency, finishing failures, binding defects) are eligible for full reprint at no additional cost within an agreed defect-reporting window — typically thirty to sixty days depending on defect class. Reprint terms are locked in the proposal.
Does IBS print wide-format posters and exhibition graphics?+
Yes — wide-format printing is available on Roland and Mimaki wide- format printers for A1, A0, custom-large posters, retail standees, exhibition graphics, and hoarding panels. Indoor wide-format uses UV-cured ink on paper / canvas; outdoor wide-format uses eco- solvent on vinyl / banner media. Flatbed wide-format printing for rigid substrates (foamboard, ACP, acrylic) is also available.
Can IBS print multilingual brochures and regional language collateral?+
Yes — multi-language brochure and leaflet printing is routine for IBS, particularly for BFSI customer communications and healthcare patient information. Common language pairs: English-Hindi (the default for pan-India distribution), English-Marathi (Mumbai / Maharashtra), English-Tamil, English-Bengali, English-Gujarati, and regional language combinations per client requirement. Multi- language print runs are coordinated as separate language editions of the same brand template.
What is the difference between perfect-bound and saddle-stitched binding?+
Saddle-stitched binding staples the brochure at the spine — economical, fast, suitable for 8–48 page booklets. Perfect-bound binding glues the spine with a printed cover wrap — premium, suitable for 48–200+ page catalogues, lookbooks, and annual reports. Hard-bound (case binding) uses cardboard covers wrapped in printed material — the most premium binding, used for BFSI annual reports and luxury catalogues.
Does IBS print corporate stationery — business cards, letterheads, envelopes?+
Yes — corporate stationery is a routine engagement category. Business cards (single or double-sided, standard 350 GSM or premium 500 GSM with optional spot UV or foil), letterheads (A4 standard, with brand colour matching), envelopes (DL, A4, A5 standard sizes plus custom), notepads, presentation folders, and compliment slips. Multi-city corporate stationery rollouts (same brand template across multi-location offices) are routine for BFSI and corporate clients.
What does the print certificate include?+
The print certificate issued at delivery includes the print job specifications (paper brand and GSM, ink type and Pantone references, finishing operations, run quantity, trim size), quality notes (colour calibration data, finish quality, batch identification), and post-delivery service contact information. The print file is archived for future reprint orders, allowing reorders at the same exact spec without redoing pre-press.
Can IBS print eco-friendly brochures on recycled or FSC-certified paper?+
Yes — eco-friendly print options are available for clients prioritising environmental sustainability. Recycled paper stocks (with recycled content percentage per client requirement), FSC- certified paper (Forest Stewardship Council certification for sustainably-sourced paper), and eco-friendly UV-cured or soy-based inks with low VOC emissions. Eco-options are specified at the print-ready stage and locked to the job ticket.
How does IBS compare to a typical brochure printer?+
Most brochure "printers" in India are pure press shops — they receive a print-ready file, run it on a press, and dispatch the output, with no design integration, limited finishing capability, and unbranded paper sourced on cost. IBS is vertically integrated — we design, pre-press, print, and finish in-house, name-brand presses and paper on every job, and apply 15+ years of execution discipline including BFSI annual report capability. Spec is locked at the print-ready stage; reprint guarantees on production defects. New clients don't pay for our learning curve.