Crossword Book Award
| Crossword Book Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Acclaimed and Popular Indian novels written by Indian authors |
| Sponsored by | Hutch Essar (2004–2007) Vodafone (2008–2010) The Economist (2011–2013) Raymond Group (2014–present) |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Crossword Bookstores |
| Hosted by | Crossword Bookstores |
| First award | 1998 |
| Website | www |
The Crossword Book Award (formerly known as the Crossword Book Award (1998–2003), the Hutch Crossword Book Award (2004–07), the Vodafone Crossword Book Award (2008–10), the Economist Crossword Book Award (2011–13), Raymond & Crossword Book Award (2014–present)) is an Indian book award hosted by Crossword Bookstores and their sponsors. The Award was instituted in 1998 by Indian book retailer Crossword with the intention of competing with The Booker Prize, Commonwealth Writers' Prize or The Pulitzer Prize.