Amazon Music India splits from Prime with 3-tier model, undercuts Spotify at ₹99

Amazon Music India unbundles from Prime, launching free ad-supported, Prime ad-included, and Unlimited tiers (₹99 Prime/₹119 non-Prime) from June 2. Move targets 178M streaming audience and 14M paid subs in a market growing 37% YoY, directly challenging Spotify and JioSaavn.

— Source publishedTue, 2 Jun, 2026, 08:16 IST·First seen Tue, 2 Jun, 2026, 08:20 IST·Source Mint · Industry

What happened

Amazon Music India is unbundling from Prime with a three-tier model: free ad-supported, Prime ad-included, and Unlimited at ₹99/month for Prime (₹119

Key facts

  • ₹99/month Prime Unlimited
  • ₹119/month non-Prime Unlimited
  • 6-month free trial
  • 15 million podcast episodes
  • 60+ exclusive podcast deals
  • 70% Indian language streams
  • ₹5,900 crore music segment 2025
  • 178 million streaming audience
  • 14 million paid subscribers
  • 37% paid subs growth

Why this matters

Aggressive pricing reset signals consolidation pressure in Indian streaming; smaller catalog players and regional audio apps become more attractive tuck-in targets.