India-headquartered music company TIPS Music has acquired the complete music catalog of Studio Radha, adding more than 4,000 Gujarati and Kutchi tracks to its portfolio.
Through the deal, TIPS Music, formerly Tips Industries, will gain access to traditional songs spanning devotional music, folk music, and cultural narratives from the Indian state of Gujarat. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Following the sale, TIPS said it plans to distribute the Studio Radha catalog across major streaming platforms and digital services, targeting both domestic and global audiences.
The acquisition expands TIPS’ collection of over 34,000 songs across multiple languages and genres.
Kumar Taurani, Managing Director of TIPS Music, describes the move as “a strategic move to deepen our presence in India’s vibrant regional music markets.”
“Beyond preserving this incredible legacy, our goal is to leverage our modern distribution infrastructure and introduce these timeless songs to a new generation of listeners globally. This aligns perfectly with our business strategy of investing in high-quality, diverse content that holds timeless appeal.”
“Beyond preserving this incredible legacy, our goal is to leverage our modern distribution infrastructure and introduce these timeless songs to a new generation of listeners globally.”
Kumar Taurani, TIPS Music
Established in 1988 by Taurani Brothers, TIPS Music became a public company in July 1999. Its portfolio spans film soundtracks of the 1990s including Khalnayak, Soldier, Coolie No.1, Gupt, Pardes, and Taal.
In Q1 2025, TIPS reported 78.5 crore, which works out to INR 785 million (USD $9 million), up 24% YoY. Its operating EBITDA also grew 24% YoY in calendar Q1 to reach INR 373 million (USD $4.3m), giving the company an EBITDA margin of 47.5%, down slightly from 47.7% in the prior year quarter (ending March 31, 2024).
Earlier this year, TIPS Music expanded its global publishing partnership with Sony Music Publishing. The deal was first signed in 2023.
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