The name Ratna Sagar derives from the ancient Nalanda University, one of history's greatest seats of learning which flourished at least 2000 years ago. The university had a magnificent library with three grand buildings one of which was named Ratna Sagar - Ocean of Gems. It housed hundreds of thousands of sacred manuscripts.

Ratna Sagar was born in 1982. The objective of Ratna Sagar read the mission statement is to bring out books for children that will really constitute an ocean of gems. They will represent exemplary standards of book publication. Each will embody the highest levels of teaching methodology, design and presentation and pedagogical effectiveness. These books will employ the most modern and proven approaches towards the shaping of young minds.

In these two decades the name Ratna Sagar has become synonymous with quality books. It has been our endeavour to prove ourselves worthy of our ancient namesake.