Spotify Premium India: New Plans, Prices & Tiers
Spotify launched new Premium tiers in India in Nov 2025. Lite ₹139, Standard ₹199, Platinum ₹299/month. Student plan ₹99. See full breakdown.
Spotify launched three Premium tiers in India on 13 November 2025. Lite costs ₹139 a month, Standard ₹199, and Platinum ₹299, per Spotify. Lite skips offline downloads; Standard adds them at up to 320kbps. Platinum adds lossless audio and AI DJ for up to three accounts. A Student plan costs ₹99 a month. Users who joined before 13 November 2025 can keep the old ₹119 plan.
What you'll learn
- What are the new Spotify Premium plans in India?
- What do Lite, Standard and Platinum actually include?
- Is there a student plan or discount for new users?
- How do you avoid overpaying for Spotify or any other subscription?
What are the new Spotify Premium plans in India?
Spotify now runs three Premium tiers in India: Lite, Standard and Platinum. It launched them on 13 November 2025, replacing the old Premium Individual plan. Lite costs ₹139 a month, Standard costs ₹199, and Platinum costs ₹299, according to Spotify's India pricing page.
Each tier fits a different budget and listening habit. Lite suits casual listeners who just want the ads gone. Platinum suits people who want lossless sound and AI features.
- Lite: ₹139 a month
- Standard: ₹199 a month
- Platinum: ₹299 a month
What do Lite, Standard and Platinum actually include?
Lite gives ad-free listening at up to 160kbps, with no offline downloads. Standard adds offline downloads and streams at up to 320kbps. Platinum adds lossless audio at 24-bit/44.1kHz, plus AI DJ and AI playlists. It also covers up to three accounts in one household, per Spotify and the Indian Express, 13 November 2025.
Offline downloads only start from the Standard tier. Lossless audio is available only on Platinum. Pick Standard if you want downloads without paying for lossless.
Is there a student plan or discount for new users?
Yes, Spotify offers a Student plan and a new-user discount. The Student plan costs ₹99 a month and includes Standard features, per Spotify. New subscribers can get three months of Standard for ₹99, then pay ₹199 a month after that.
Users who joined before 13 November 2025 can stay on the older ₹119 Premium Individual plan. Spotify's support page confirms that plan is closed to new sign-ups.
How do you avoid overpaying for Spotify or any other subscription?
Match the tier to what you actually use, not what sounds best. Choose Lite if you rarely download tracks for offline listening. Choose Platinum only if lossless audio and AI DJ matter to you.
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Sources
- Spotify Premium (India) - Get Premium Standard — https://www.spotify.com/in-en/premium/
- Listen without limits. Try 2 months of Premium for ₹119. — https://www.spotify.com/in-en/premium/?nd=1
- Premium Individual - Spotify — https://support.spotify.com/in-en/article/premium-individual/
- Spotify launches 3 new Premium tiers in India: Check pricing, new features, AI upgrades | Technology News - The Indian Express — https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/spotify-launches-new-premium-tiers-india-check-pricing-10363896/
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the old ₹119 Spotify Premium plan still available in India?
No, it's closed to new users after 13 November 2025. Existing users who joined earlier can keep it, per Spotify.