Category Archives: Industry Insight

JioSaavn Launches ‘ArtistOne Finds’ Playlist to Spotlight Rising Talent

Mumbai, 12th August 2025: JioSaavn, one of India’s leading audio streaming services announced the launch of ArtistOne Finds – a new playlist specially designed to showcase and shed spotlight on artists across the country. Keeping in line with JioSaavn’s ‘artist first’ approach, this playlist is curated exclusively from submissions made by artists on JioSaavn’s ArtistOne […]

JioSaavn Unveils Best of 2025 So Far 

Regional Languages and Indie Artists lead Mid Year Charts and streams, launched across 14 languages on JioSaavn, created with data collected from 1st January 2025 to 30th June 2025  Mumbai, 30th July 2025: JioSaavn, one of India’s leading audio streaming platforms with over 100 million monthly active users (MAUs), has released its Mid-Year Charts for […]

After Hungama, Soumini Sridhara Paul embarks on a new chapter with Gatsvy Media

The leader behind Hungama Artist Aloud and HeftyVerse steps into entrepreneurship, blending decades of experience with purpose-driven innovation Mumbai, 12th July 2025: With over 25 years of trailblazing experience in India’s entertainment, media, and digital landscape, Soumini Sridhara Paul announces her move to Gatsvy Media, a passion-led initiative that reflects her commitment to creativity, value-driven […]

Songpact appoints Priyanka Khimani Co-Founder to lead global expansion & partnerships

Mumbai, 8th July 2025: Priyanka Khimani – one of the most influential legal voices in entertainment – has joined Songpact’s mission to reshape how artists navigate music contracts. As Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor, Priyanka will lead Songpact’s global expansion strategy and partnerships. A force in the entertainment law landscape, Priyanka is known for her work […]

Universal Music India’s Domestic Hits Set to Spin on Vinyl with Blisstainment

Mumbai, 8th July 2025: Universal Music India – part of Universal Music Group and one of India’s leading music-led entertainment labels, has announced a strategic licensing agreement with Blisstainment, a brand owned by Basking Shark Private Limited, a leading player in the physical music distribution space. Under the agreement, Blisstainment will be the official licensor […]

Believe India unveils new imprint championing regional Haryanvi music

Mumbai, 16th July 2025: Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music and artist development companies, announces the launch of ‘Mahra Tora,’ a dedicated imprint aimed at fostering the growing Haryanvi music scene in India. This initiative marks a significant step in Believe’s commitment to regional music in India, bringing strategic, marketing, and financial support […]

Grassroot Entertainment Unveils ‘Grassroot Jyoti’ with Powerful Ganesh Aarti Launch

Mumbai, 15th June 2025: Grassroot Entertainment, the music label helmed by Bengali superstar Jeet, along with producers Gopal Madnani and Amit Jumrani, launched its newest vertical — Grassroot Jyoti — a dedicated devotional platform aimed at bringing spiritual melodies to the forefront. The launch marks the beginning of a soul-stirring journey into devotional content, with […]

Sony Music India Partners with The Hello Group to create THG India

Joint Venture to Empower Artists with Global Touring Opportunities and Management Mumbai, 5th June 2025: Sony Music India announced a strategic joint venture with LA-based global entertainment powerhouse, The Hello Group (THG), to form THG India. This joint venture delivers an international collaboration for the Indian music industry, designed to help Indian artists, particularly within the booming live music sector. […]

Times Music appoints Dextryl Ferrao as Head – Catalogue Exploitation & Marketing

Mumbai, 2nd June 2025: Times Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Dextryl Ferrao as Head – Catalogue Exploitation and Marketing. A seasoned industry leader, Dextryl’s appointment further strengthens Times Music’s focus on aggressive local and global growth. Times Music is home to one of India’s most diverse music catalogues and in his new […]

IPRS leads from the front as India records 357% growth in royalty collections in 5 Years

Data as captured in CISAC’s 2025 Global Report Mumbai, 29th May 2025: CISAC Annual Report 2025 has been released, it showcases India’s strong growth in royalty collections and outlines a global call for ethical AI regulation in the creative industry. The report underscores the importance of protecting creators’ rights and adapting to technological advancements to […]