Phonographic Performance Limited also known as PPL India, is a Performance Rights Organization authorized for on ground public performance i.e.
Founded in 1941, Phonographic Performance Limited, also known as PPL India, is a performance rights organization licensing its members’ sound recordings for communication to public in the areas of public performance and radio broadcast. PPL owns and/or controls the Public Performance rights of 450+ music labels, with more than 70+ Lakh international and domestic sound recordings. We represent some
of the world’s and India’s largest record labels, including but not limited to Aditya Music, Lahari Music, Sony Music Entertainment, Speed Records, T-Series, Universal Music, Warner Music. Under the Copyright Act 1957, every business entity or individual must receive permission from the copyright owners of the sound recording before any public performance takes place. “Public Performance” refers to the playing of music (sound recordings) by any premises/establishments where the communication of these sound recordings is to the public (multiple individuals) and not for personal consumption. We enforce the rights of our members by ensuring that businesses comply with the law and pay copyright holders for the music they consume. We are a non-profit organization and the royalties we collect are given to the rightful owners of the music. PPL India collects royalty by issuing license to commercial establishments/premises/venues like hotels, discotheques, clubs, lounges, bars, pubs, shops, stores, malls, salons, hospitals, offices, amusement parks, buses, taxis, aircrafts, events, shows etc. communication of sound recordings/music of our members to the public. We also issue Radio Broadcast license for usage of members’ repertoire to Broadcasters on their Terrestrial radio stations, Community radio stations and National public radio stations. Music Labels grant rights to PPL India via assignment deeds >>> Businesses (Establishments/Venues/Premises/Event organizers/Corporates and/or Individuals) contact PPL licensing executives and purchase license for on ground public performance >>> PPL collects royalties or License Fees >>> PPL distributes the royalties to the Music Labels after deducting the operating cost
The validity of Background performance license is of 1 year. The validity of event license is only for the time specified for the particular event/show.
02/04/2026
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From timeless romance to evergreen chartbusters, bring that magic to your venue or event with PPL Music License.
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27/03/2026
Jameel Chachu hai na, fikar mat kar!!😉
Want to play songs from Dhurandhar: The Revenge at your venue or event? Get a PPL Music License and play them legally in public spaces without any worry!
Stay compliant. Respect music rights. Play it the right way.
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26/03/2026
In Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) vs. Fun Blast India LLP & Ors., the Hon’ble Bombay High Court has granted an ad-interim injunction restraining the Defendants, including Fun Blast India LLP and its partners, from publicly performing or communicating PPL’s sound recordings without obtaining a valid license.
Fun Blast India LLP operates an amusement-cum-entertainment park under the name and style of “Fun Blast” across Gujarat and Maharashtra, offering facilities such as gaming zones, rides, bowling alley, trampoline park, snow park, go-karting, etc.
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19/03/2026
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14/03/2026
The Court restrained the Defendants from publicly performing or communicating PPL’s sound recordings without obtaining a valid license from PPL. Any unauthorized use of PPL’s sound recordings during the matches would amount to infringement and may also lead to contempt of the Court’s order.
The Court emphasised that the plaintiff’s rights in the sound recordings were prima facie demonstrated from the documents appended to the plaint. The Court observed that as the exclusive licensee, the plaintiff was entitled to grant licences for public performance and opined that the defendant’s actions on 19 October 2025 and 31 December 2025 amounted to violation of copyright.
In Commercial IP Suit (L) No. 4398 of 2026, the Bombay High Court restrained the owner of The Coffee Next Door from communicating music from PPL’s repertoire at its premises.
The Court observed that Defendant’s Section 60 suit would not bar the Court from granting ad interim relief.
Importantly, the Court rejected the Defendant's contention that the event was a private gathering exempted under Section 52(1)(za) and went on to observe that the, the event was ticketed, and the religious exemption does not extend to such commercial events.
The Court Prima Facie recognised PPL’s rights in its repertoire of sound recordings based on assignment deeds and exclusive agreements, and recorded that such documents are available on PPL’s website and appended to the plaint (in CD form).