Spotify slashes India Premium Standard to Rs 139, kills Lite tier
Spotify has cut Premium Standard in India by 30% to Rs 139/month and Student to Rs 69, while discontinuing Premium Lite. Existing Lite users migrate to Standard at unchanged price; Platinum holds at Rs 299; legacy Individual, Duo and Family plans grandfathered for current subscribers.
What happened
Spotify has cut Premium Standard pricing in India to Rs 139 and Student to Rs 69, while discontinuing the Premium Lite tier. Existing Lite users will migrate to
Key facts
- Rs 139/month Premium Standard (down from Rs 199)
- Rs 69/month Student (down from Rs 99)
- Rs 299 Premium Platinum unchanged
- legacy plans Rs 139-Rs 229
Why this matters
Spotify's India repricing tightens the squeeze on JioSaavn and Gaana while raising the entry bar for any premium music or bundled audio play, making sub-Rs 150 pricing the new competitive floor for partnership and M&A conversations.