Spotify and ST Digital Sign Multi-Year Licensing Agreement – A Major Boost for Indian Music Globally
In a significant development for the Indian digital music ecosystem, ST Digital has finalized a multi-year licensing agreement with the global music streaming platform Spotify. This long-term partnership will enable ST Digital’s vast and diverse catalog to reach millions of Spotify listeners across the world.
Under this deal, ST Digital’s catalog of more than 850,000 tracks — including Indian regional music, indie talents, trending hits, and popular label content — will continue to be available on Spotify for years to come.
Why This Partnership Matters for ST Digital
Over the last several years, ST Digital has rapidly grown into one of India’s most trusted and technologically advanced music distribution companies. With its in-house DDEX delivery system and advanced royalty dashboard, the company has empowered thousands of artists and labels with smooth, transparent digital distribution.
This multi-year partnership with Spotify will:
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Strengthen global discoverability for ST Digital’s artists
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Bring Indian regional and independent music to new international audiences
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Stabilize long-term revenue opportunities for content partners
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Expand ST Digital’s footprint on one of the world’s largest streaming platforms
Impact of Long-Term Collaboration With Spotify
As the world’s leading audio streaming platform, Spotify plays a crucial role in promoting Indian music internationally. Through this agreement, ST Digital’s content will see enhanced opportunities across editorial playlists, algorithmic recommendations, and listener discovery.
The partnership supports:
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Greater global reach for Indian creators
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Increased inclusion of ST Digital tracks in playlist ecosystems
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Stronger cultural representation of Indian music across international markets
Statement from ST Digital
"We are excited to extend our long-term partnership with Spotify. At ST Digital, our mission has always been to take Indian artists and labels to the global stage. This multi-year licensing agreement further strengthens that vision and opens new possibilities for our creator community."
About ST Digital
Founded in 2019, ST Digital is one of India’s fastest-growing music distribution companies.
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850,000+ tracks distributed
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In-house DDEX delivery technology
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Own label Sanjivani Music with over 60,000 perpetual tracks
ST Digital works with a wide network of artists and labels to deliver high-quality digital distribution across global music platforms.
