When we think of India’s growing global footprint, we often talk about cine stars at Cannes, Indian designers on international runways, or desi food joints popping up in every major city across the world. But there’s another cultural revolution quietly gathering steam—one that’s all about music, rights, and recognition.
At the heart of this story is IPRS (The Indian Performing Right Society Limited)—the organization making sure that every beat, lyric, and tune created by Indian music makers doesn’t just echo across continents but earns its due credit and royalties too.
From Backstage to Centre Stage
IPRS might not be a household name like your favourite singer or composer—but if you’re a songwriter, a composer, or a music publisher in India, it’s the team working behind the scenes to make sure your rights are protected, and your work gets fairly paid for, not just in India, but on a global scale too.
As a member of CISAC—the network of authors’ societies—IPRS is helping Indian creators’ step into important international copyright conversations. And the world is paying attention.
India’s music royalty collections crossed ₹7 billion in 2024, with a whopping 42% growth over the previous year. India’s rank for global music collections jumped from #37 to #23 in just five years. That’s not just numbers—it’s a loud, proud signal that Indian music is not just being heard, it’s being valued.
AI, Streaming & Copyright Chaos—IPRS Is Speaking Up
In 2025, copyright has become more than a legal issue—it’s a survival one. With AI creating music at the click of a button, the fear among real human creators is real. Will their work be used without credit? Without permission? Without payment?
IPRS, alongside CISAC, is part of a global push to make sure that human creativity isn’t sidelined by machines. They’re calling for stronger rules—ones that make it mandatory for AI companies to be transparent, ask permission, and most importantly, pay creators for using their work.
This matters not just in LA or London—but right here in India, where thousands of musicians rely on royalties as their livelihood. IPRS is making sure their voices are not just heard—they’re defended.
Why This Matters to All of Us
Imagine a Gujarati folk tune that ends up in an ad campaign in Europe. Or a Bollywood track sampled in a remix in Tokyo. These things happen every day. What doesn’t always happen is the artist being credited—or paid.
IPRS is changing that. It’s building systems, data networks, and partnerships to track music usage across borders. Because in a world where content travels far and fast, royalties should follow.
There’s still work to be done. IPRS is pushing for more digital efficiency, tighter fraud prevention, and stronger industry collaborations. But what’s clear is this: India is no longer just a content supplier to the world—it’s a copyright force to reckon with.
And IPRS is right in the middle of that movement.
So, the next time a tune made in Mumbai trends in Madrid, remember—someone’s making sure the composer gets paid. Quietly, powerfully, globally. That someone is IPRS.