New study highlights Indian musicians' worry over proposed government regulations for digital content

New Delhi, Indian musicians are worried about the government's proposal to bring in new regulatory guidelines for digital content as they believe it will limit creativity and hamper collaborations with global artists, says a new study. New study highlights Indian musicians' worry over proposed government regulations for digital content The survey by public policy think tank The Dialogue highlights India's booming music creator economy, its role in cultural diplomacy, the rise of regional talent, and structural challenges that need to be addressed for long-term sustainability. Titled "Tuning into Change: Empirical Insights Into India's Evolving Music Industry", the survey captured responses from 1,200 musicians across regional, classical, folk, indie, hip-hop, and contemporary genres. A whopping 80 per cent of artists predict that compliance costs would strain their budgets, while 75% of musicians fear that such pre-release content reviews would add operational complexity and thwart creative expression.v The study also points to the strategic interventions that can fuel industry expansion as 51 per cent of musicians emphasised the need to lower entry barriers and facilitate wider access to streaming platforms.