In addition to that, STAR successfully expanded its presence in international markets by convincing libraries and booksellers in various countries to acquire and promote Indian books, particularly those in Indian languages, for their local readers. To facilitate this process, STAR provided several specialized services aimed at streamlining their operations. As a result of these efforts, STAR's annual export figure, which stood at a modest Rupees 43,000 in 1969-70, grew significantly to over Rupe