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Prior to joining UMPG, Kaur held senior leadership roles at Spotify, Facebook and Microsoft
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Defending the company’s current direction, UMG highlighted its performance since becoming a publicly listed company in 2021
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Cyrille Bolloré Says Bill Ackman’s €64 Billion UMG Bid Undervalues Company
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The partnership supports Shemaroo Entertainment’s strategy to expand regional Indian cinema globally through multi-platform distribution
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The agreement also introduces broader collaboration around artist promotion, fan engagement, ecommerce initiatives and creator-focused tools
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Sheeran reflected on how his life has changed since joining Asylum Records as a teenager in 2011
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The agreement expands the companies’ 2024 partnership while opening new opportunities for UMG artists and songwriters
The companies said the feature will open up an additional revenue stream for artists and songwriters beyond existing Spotify royalties
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Prior to Shemaroo Entertainment, Ashish Gupta served as CFO at BARC India
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JOGI is the new release under the partnership, launched on May 21
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Vaghani has crossed 7.6 billion streams across his music catalogue
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The dispute may also impact the release of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
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The recognition comes as India’s live entertainment industry grows across music, comedy, theatre, festivals, and branded experiences
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Chhabra’s move highlights the rise of regional streaming leadership
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According to court documents reviewed by Reuters, Zee is seeking nearly $3 million in damages
Hamza Kazi, Head of Artist Relations & Development at The Hello Group India, talks about how true fandom is built....
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The collaboration boosts Amazon’s streaming push in India amid rising OTT competition and hybrid monetisation models
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Akhil will lead growth and revenue across Saina Play and its digital platforms
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The case was filed before the Delhi High Court on April 3
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Jaggi will drive digital growth and strengthen distribution partnerships
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Strengthening Sri Lanka’s music ecosystem with global rights expertise and local industry focus
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The deal adds a significant Punjabi catalogue, unlocking it for global reach and monetisation
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The move comes amid rising investor scrutiny, including from Bill Ackman, whose firm holds over 4.5% in UMG
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Vakil signalled an ambitious 2026 pipeline for music-led brand experiences
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Partnership to take Kerala’s music global and unlock new artist opportunities
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Jay Mehta to lead Warner Music Group’s unified publishing and recorded music business in India
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Dhillon’s appointment comes as SVF expands beyond regional markets into the wider pan-India music ecosystem
In this guest column, Shoven Shah highlights the decentralisation of India’s live entertainment, led by Tier 2 and 3 cities
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Sharing the update on LinkedIn, Nayyar called her tenure “unprecedented” and the most defining phase of her career
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According to Sanyal, the modern music landscape has shifted from controlled hit-making to a more organic, audience-driven model
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In this exclusive interview, Caleb Williams, Senior Artist Manager at UNIFIED Music Group, talks India expansion and purpose-driven management
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Negi will now lead artist development, repertoire, and label operations across North India
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The update, shared on LinkedIn, marks Negi’s five-year journey with UMG during a period of rapid change in the global....
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She extended her thanks to film critic and author Anupama Chopra and the editorial team behind The Hollywood Reporter India....
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She has featured at Indian Premier League 2024 and ICC T20 World Cups
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His move underscores UMPG’s growing A&R strength in India, amid rapid expansion in streaming, sync, and songwriting
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The collaboration is expected to feature stories spanning iconic names such as David Bowie and Aretha Franklin, alongside global stars....
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Rising global clout, underscored by Devraj Sanyal’s six-year run on Billboard Global Power Players
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The collaboration aims to amplify independent Punjabi voices and take regional music to wider global audiences and markets
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Mumbai’s premier six-piece live band signs exclusive worldwide management and bookings deal with THG India
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In this guest column, Riddhima Shah, Head of People, Inclusion & Culture (CHRO), Universal Music Group India & South Asia,....
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The global music giant reports strong Q4 momentum and full-year gains led by streaming, licensing and artist-driven releases
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Through the campaign, Shemaroo aims to encourage organisations and individuals to reflect on the invisible barriers that continue to shape....
From global comedy and pop stars to festivals and Indian music tours, the platform will bring high-production live experiences to....
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The results signal continued momentum for the global music company amid a shifting industry landscape
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he system, reported by Nikkei Asia, is designed to help songwriters and rights holders claim compensation when their works are....
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The approval, the last major condition before closing ,means the acquisition is now expected to be finalised in the coming....
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Independent Franchise Partners is a London-based investment group that focuses on companies with strong intangible assets and durable competitive advantages
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The partnership grants athletes across gymnastics, figure skating, dance and other routine-based sports access to UMG’s vast music catalog for....
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In a notable development, music producer Rao Inderjeet Singh Yadav, owner of GemTunes Music, has pledged Rs 1.11 crore to....
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Reporting to Kevin Vaz, Bhaskar will lead JioStar’s data-led digital advertising strategy
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Rathor will lead the group’s business strategy, driving monetisation, partnerships and revenue growth
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Steven will lead UMG’s internal and external communications efforts and oversee communication strategies across the company’s global operating units
In this guest column, Pugalia examines why the Union Budget’s Orange Economy push marks a turning point for India’s concert....
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His expertise covers AI-driven content, adaptive narratives, digital production and immersive media
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For UMG, the night highlighted not just star power, but the strength of its publishing and label ecosystem across genres
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The first phase of the tour begins on March 21, 2026, with scheduled stops across Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Pune and....
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Both companies said their joint efforts aim to shape responsible AI tools that support artists, enrich fan experiences and protect....
THG India will oversee his worldwide management and bookings, with a focus on international releases, global touring and cross-border collaborations
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Poferl joins UMG after a nearly 12-year tenure at The New York Times, where she played a pivotal role at....
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The collaboration will allow fans and artists to go in-depth on the music they love and create an artist incubator....
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Less about hits, more about systems,Devraj Sanyal outlines a blueprint for India’s next music economy.
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The agreement further opens the door for collaborations between Universal’s global roster of artists and future Excel productions
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The alliance is expected to support Universal Music Group’s expansion ambitions in India while enabling Excel Entertainment to scale up....
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From bigger stages to better systems,why India’s concert boom must now grow smarter
In this guest column, Mandar Deshpande of Madverse Group breaks down the real money behind Spotify streams in India and....
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According to the group, it scraped Spotify’s library at scale, capturing approximately 256 million rows of track metadata and as....
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The album is a landmark cultural music project created for Mahakumbha 2025, placing India’s spiritual and sonic heritage firmly in....
Jay Shah discusses Mahindra’s cultural vision, the power of live experiences, and the rapid rise of India’s events economy
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NDTV Good Times collaborates with Honey Singh to turn concerts into immersive cultural experiences across 11 cities of Bharat
This year’s awards celebrated brands, agencies, creators and innovators who shaped the experience economy in 2024–25 through disruptive thinking and....
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The acquisition advances Creativefuel’s strategy to expand its cultural footprint and connect with India’s evolving digital and creative communities.
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As part of the settlement, the two companies will co-develop a licensed AI music platform that lets users create, stream,....
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In this exclusive chat with Loudest, Hrithik Sharma traces his journey from a self-taught guitarist to the founder of Parallax....
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This season aims to blend the fresh voices of today with the timeless songs of yesteryears, offering viewers a celebration....
In this guest column, Mohan Gopinath, Head ,Bollywood Business at Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd., reflects on how Bollywood classics and their....
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Now boasting over 220,000 Instagram followers and millions of streams and views, W.i.S.H. are proving their cultural impact.
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The Hello Group India Signs Grammy-Nominated, AMA-Winning Artist Raja Kumari to Worldwide Exclusive Management & Bookings.
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She has worked with the country’s most celebrated names,Arijit Singh, A.R. Rahman, Pritam, Karan Aujla, Darshan Raval, Divine,while also partnering....
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This tour promises to be a landmark experience, an audio-visual spectacle that brings together decades of music in a power-packed....
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With over 3.5 billion streams, Nikhita Gandhi signs an exclusive global management deal with The Hello Group India to redefine....
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In his current role, he leads one of India’s largest digital entertainment platforms – JioHotstar – redefining how stories are....
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This joint venture delivers an international collaboration for the Indian music industry, designed to help Indian artists, particularly within the....
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This innovative offering blends popular music with sound waves based on audio science, aiming to help listeners sleep better, relax....
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His departure comes shortly after UMG posted strong Q1 2025 results, with revenue up 9.5% year-on-year and adjusted EBITDA rising....
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Ellis’s appointment signals UMG’s continued focus on strategic financial growth as it navigates a fast-evolving global music and entertainment landscape.
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The vibrant and empowering anthem celebrates the spirit of Indian women always transforming, always seeking a Glow-up. It features the....
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This leadership change follows the acquisition of Ishq FM from the India Today Group, marking a new chapter for the....
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Today, one of the growing revenue streams for artists and music companies globally is sales of music culture linked consumer....
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The summit will attract an impressive global delegation, including ministers and officials from 33 countries, as well as CEOs from....
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JetAlive to develop immersive, culture-led IPs as the company expands beyond digital into live formats.
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This Labour Day, Sugee's tribute is not just a song. It’s a moment of reflection, a gesture of gratitude and....
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IndigoMusic.com will now become the unified brand identity across radio and digital platforms, reinforcing its position as a youth-centric, globally....
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Hosted by Genesis Foundation, in association with DLF, the festival once again brought together music lovers from across the country....
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Zerza will report directly to CEO Robert Kyncl and succeeds current CFO Bryan Castellani, who will remain in the role....
At Universal Music Group for Brands, we're not just watching this unfold; we're building these purpose led platforms with brands.
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This collaboration will leverage Virgin Music Group’s extensive global distribution network to expand the reach of V Creations’ vast music....
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The quiz promises an immersive experience for participants, blending the excitement of cricket trivia with the thrill of the first....
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She previously served as CEO of Showbox and co-founder of PTC Network, contributing to the growth of regional television.
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The company's robust streaming demand helped it recover from a year-long slowdown.