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Vasudevan Shankar

Vasudevan Shankar writes features and lists for Tracklist India, tracking the business and the bigger shifts in Indian music.

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Stories by Vasudevan Shankar

Feature

Warner Music India Is Buying Film History and Betting On Folk

By Vasudevan Shankar
Warner Music Group logo
List

Seven Film Music Stories That Shaped October 2026

By Vasudevan Shankar
Official poster for the Arijit Singh India Tour 2027, with the singer playing guitar and the tour dates
Business

Excel Entertainment Starts Its Own Record Label, With Universal Music As Shareholder

By Vasudevan Shankar
Excel Entertainment / Universal Music Group image for the story: Excel Entertainment Starts Its Own Record Label, With Universal Music As Shareholder
Business

Yash Raj Films Opens Raah Records To Sign And Develop Independent Artists

By Vasudevan Shankar
Yash Raj Films / Raah Records (Jaadugari official video artwork) image for the story: Yash Raj Films Opens Raah Records To Sign And Develop Independent Artists
Analysis

Universal's 72-Hour Paywall Is A Bet That Indian Listeners Will Pay To Hear It First

By Vasudevan Shankar
Universal Music Group image for the story: Universal's 72-Hour Paywall Is A Bet That Indian Listeners Will Pay To Hear It First
Analysis

Believe India's BL/UR Imprint Bets On Indian Pop That Ignores Language Borders

By Vasudevan Shankar
Believe India image for the story: Believe India's BL/UR Imprint Bets On Indian Pop That Ignores Language Borders