Godrej Industries Group has announced the continuation of its partnership with Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest, as the festival enters its 16th edition. Scheduled to take place from November 7 to 9 at NCPA, Nariman Point, the three-day literary celebration will host over 120 renowned writers, thinkers, and performers from more than 10 countries.
The festival will feature a diverse range of sessions, including the Great Debate, Book in Focus, children’s events under The Little Festival, and an array of workshops. Godrej DEI Lab will also curate special sessions highlighting themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This year, the LitFest strengthens accessibility with more than 15 sessions supported by Indian Sign Language interpretation and a sensory-friendly tent designed for neurodivergent children, equipped with tactile materials, soft seating, and trained facilitators.
In Guwahati, literary enthusiasts and book retailers in the city expect increased demand for new titles and author-driven events following the Mumbai festival. With growing interest in cultural and literary engagement in the Northeast, bookstores and academicians in Guwahati anticipate the LitFest’s impact to inspire similar creative forums locally. Godrej Chairperson Nadir Godrej said the festival celebrates Mumbai’s storytelling spirit, while festival co-director Amy Fernandes praised its evolution into a hub of ideas and inspiration. Prestigious awards including Fiction, Non-Fiction, Business, and Playwriting categories will be presented, alongside Poet Laureate and Lifetime Achievement honours for Sitanshu Yashaschandra and Vinod Kumar Shukla respectively.