India
India ranks 15th globally in the music industry¹, with a market valued at ₹53 billion ($630 million) in 2024². The industry is dominated by Bollywood music (50% of consumption)³, followed by regional genres (30%)⁴. Classical Indian music, rooted in ancient Vedic traditions, remains culturally significant alongside emerging genres like Indi-pop and hip-hop⁵.
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Jun 5, 2025
India
India ranks 15th globally in the music industry¹, with a market valued at ₹53 billion ($630 million) in 2024². The industry is dominated by Bollywood music (50% of consumption)³, followed by regional genres (30%)⁴. Classical Indian music, rooted in ancient Vedic traditions, remains culturally significant alongside emerging genres like Indi-pop and hip-hop⁵.
Sources
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
India
India ranks 15th globally in the music industry¹, with a market valued at ₹53 billion ($630 million) in 2024². The industry is dominated by Bollywood music (50% of consumption)³, followed by regional genres (30%)⁴. Classical Indian music, rooted in ancient Vedic traditions, remains culturally significant alongside emerging genres like Indi-pop and hip-hop⁵.
Sources
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
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