With a history spanning over 88 years, Calcutta Oriental Press has been involved in various publishing activities. The company has published works on diverse subjects, including religious and philosophical texts. For instance, they published The Sumaṅgala-vilāsinī by Buddhaghosa, and were involved in the publication of Gilgit Manuscripts.
Calcutta Oriental Press Ltd. is registered with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) in Kolkata and is classified as a non-government company.