Archive · 19 Sep 2025
IPRS Achieves Record Royalty Payouts for Music Creators
The Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) helps musicians get paid when their music is used.
They recently paid out over ₹600 crore in royalties, which is the most they've ever paid.
This money goes to the people who create music, both independent and regional artists.
This is a big deal because more people are listening to music online and in other ways.
The IPRS uses technology to make sure everything is fair and transparent, even with the use of AI.
It helps make sure that musicians get the money they deserve.
IPRS distributed over ₹600 crore in royalties in FY25.
This is the highest amount in IPRS's history.
The payout is a record for the Indian music industry.
The IPRS focuses on protecting creator rights and revenues.
The music ecosystem is maturing with tech-led transparency and AI-era licensing.
- Who
- The Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS)
- What
- Distributed over ₹600 crore in royalties to music creators.
- When
- FY25
- Where
- India
- Why
- To safeguard the rights and revenues of music creators.
- Organization
- Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS)
- Payout Amount
- Over ₹600 crore
- Fiscal Year
- FY25
- Industry
- Indian Music Industry
- Focus
- Safeguarding creator rights and revenues