Spotify rolls out three new Premium plans in India, prices jump to Rs 299

Spotify is splitting its Premium subscription in India into three separate tiers, introducing options that range from Rs 139 to Rs 299 per month. The revamp means subscribers now have more choices, but accessing all the features Spotify has on offer will cost more than it used to.The move effectively raises prices for subscribers who want the full experience. What used to cost Rs 139 as an individual Premium plan now requires paying Rs 199 for Standard, or splurging on the Rs 299 Platinum tier to unlock lossless audio and AI features.

Spotify Premium Lite, Premium Standard, Premium Platinum: What you get with each subscription plan

Premium Lite, the entry point at Rs 139, covers the basics: ad-free listening with 160kbps audio quality, but no offline downloads. It's essentially the old plan stripped down to its essentials.Premium Standard at Rs 199 brings back offline support and bumps audio quality to 320kbps—the features most users expect from a paid music service. There's also a Student plan at Rs 99 with the same perks.The real talking point is Premium Platinum. At Rs 299, it's more than double the old individual plan price. But you get lossless audio streaming for the first time in India, plus Spotify's AI DJ that introduces songs with commentary, AI-powered playlist creation, and integration with DJ software like rekordbox and Serato.

The plan also lets two additional household members create separate accounts.

New users only, for now

Spotify says existing subscribers keep their current plans and pricing, though they can upgrade if they want. The new structure only applies to fresh sign-ups in India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE—markets where Spotify sees room to grow.The company's betting that listeners fall into distinct camps: casual streamers who just want music without ads, everyday users who need offline access, and audiophiles willing to pay premium rates for lossless quality and advanced features.