Dhingana, India’s Spotify, Celebrates 10.5 Million Active Users with an Infographic
Dhingana has signed up more than 300 labels to stream their music legally, which is a big deal for the company and India’s music industry.
India’s Fight Against Piracy Continues
Piracy in India is rampant, and copyright holders are addressing it in different ways. Have we found a middleground between costly lawsuits and quick takedowns?
Sony Confirms 10,000 Job Cuts in Attempt to Restore ‘Former Glory’
Sony will be restructuring in an aim to return to profit, and will be cutting 10,000 jobs worldwide. The company has announced plans to revamp its business, with focus on its core electronics business.
South Korean Phone Company KT Bets on K-pop
South Korea’s largest telephone company is trying to capitalize on the worldwide popularity of K-pop to increase online revenue from overseas.
Flyte: India’s 1st Digital Music Store; Songs Start at 12 Cents
Flipkart has entered India’s digital music scene with Flyte, which offers songs for 12 US cents apiece.
Indian Music-Sharing Site Saavn Rises Meteorically, Thanks to Facebook
With increased broadband and mobile speeds, and the crackdown on popular illegal file sharing sites, Facebook and Saavn are sitting on a potential gold mine.
India’s MegaUpload Moment: Popular Song Download Site Songs.pk to be Banned
India’s ban on Songs.pk is lauded by music companies and Bollywood, but will it result in better music sales through legitimate channels?




