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

Mumbai: The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd (IPRS) has welcomed the release of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers’ (CISAC) 2025 annual report which reflects India recording 357 per cent growth in royalty collections.

The CISAC report underscores the importance of protecting creators' rights and adapting to technological advancements to ensure fair remuneration and sustainable growth in the music sector.

India's progress in royalty collections reflects the country's commitment to strengthening its creative economy.

According to the report, total royalty collections in India crossed Rs 7 billion in FY 24-25, reflecting a 42 per cent increase over the previous year, and a 357 per cent growth compared to 2020.

This performance has moved India up significantly in global rankings - making it one of the fastest-growing music markets.

The report also highlights IPRS’s ongoing collaboration with CISAC to develop a strategic roadmap aimed at positioning India among the world’s top 10 creative economies. This includes targeted efforts to strengthen digital collections, address non-digital revenue challenges, and improve the licensing and distribution ecosystem.

Legendary lyricist and IPRS Chairman Javed Akhtar said: “A society that cherishes music must ensure that its creators are not forgotten in the shadows of technology and commerce. The significant rise in royalty collections is more than a number - it is a reflection of growing awareness around intellectual property, fair value for creative work, and the need for compliance across the industry. Yet, many challenges remain - as music travels far and wide in the digital age and AI presents new threats.”

“From educating creators about their rights to ensuring the ethical use of their work across platforms, our mission is far from over. As a body representing those behind the music, we at IPRS are committed to protecting the rights of every music creator, addressing systemic gaps, and building an ecosystem where creativity is respected, rewarded, and rightfully owned,” he added.

CISAC President, Björn Ulvaeus said: “We are living through an era of unprecedented transformation. Nowhere is this more evident than in the rise of generative AI, a force that raises fundamental questions about the nature of authorship and creativity. Protecting creators’ rights in no way means trying to stop the advance of technology. On the contrary, it means embracing and licensing AI tools in a safe, legal environment."

IPRS CEO Rakesh Nigam said: “The remarkable growth in India’s royalty collections reflects not just a rising music economy, but also a growing recognition of creators’ rights - though there is still significant ground to cover. At IPRS, we are proud to lead this transformation—empowering creators, strengthening systems, and working with global partners to raise the standards of copyright governance. As technology reshapes the creative landscape, it is critical that innovation does not come at the cost of artistic integrity.”