Music Business News: India
News Deal arrives amid continued global interest in India's music market News The new WCM India division will provide songwriters with exclusive access to the wider WMG’s studios within its Mumbai headquarters. News Shankar, who currently leads TuneCore in the region, will expand her remit across Believe’s Artist Services business. News However, the report found that of the 178 million people who streamed music in 2025, only about 8% were paying for it. News Dialled In Records launches with two acts: Pakistan-born producer and DJ Ahadadream, and Excise Dept, an India-based multidisciplinary collective. News Auditions will be held both online and across 10 Indian cities, as well as at locations in London, New York, Singapore, Toronto and Sydney. News Universal Music India has entered into an exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records News The former Sony Music India and ByteDance veteran will exit on April 30.