Spotify Cuts India Premium To Rs 139, Phases Out Lite Tier

Spotify has slashed India subscription rates, lowering Premium Standard by Rs 60 to Rs 139/month from Rs 199, and Student plans to Rs 69 from Rs 99. The Premium Lite tier is being phased out as the streaming giant restructures its India pricing to defend share against JioSaavn and Apple Music.

— FiledThu, 14 May, 2026, 17:09 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 17:16 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Spotify has cut India subscription prices, lowering Premium Standard to Rs 139 from Rs 199 and Student to Rs 69 from Rs 99, while phasing out the Premium Lite

Key facts

  • Rs 139/month (from Rs 199)
  • Rs 60 reduction
  • Student plan Rs 69 (from Rs 99)

Why this matters

The Lite phase-out and aggressive Premium repricing creates a cleaner two-tier funnel and opens partnership windows with telcos, OEMs, and student platforms to lock in distribution at the new price floor.