Tips Music
Tips Music Limited (also known as Tips Music Ltd) is an Indian [[music record label]] headquartered in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. The company was founded in 1988 by Kumar S. Taurani and Ramesh S. Taurani and incorporated on 8 May 1996. It is listed on the [[Bombay Stock Exchange]] (BSE: 532375) and the [[National Stock Exchange of India]] (NSE: TIPSMUSIC). The company's primary business includes music production, acquisition, and distribution of its catalogue across digital and physical platforms including [[Spotify]], [[YouTube]], [[Apple Music]], [[Amazon Music]], and [[JioSaavn]].
History
Tips Cassettes & Records Co was established as a partnership firm in 1988 by Kumar S. Taurani and Ramesh S. Taurani in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The firm initially focused on the manufacture and trade of audio and video cassettes. Its first major music release was the soundtrack of Patthar Ke Phool (1991), featuring Salman Khan.
The firm set up its first manufacturing facility in 1990 in Palghar, Maharashtra. In 1992, R.K Electronics was dissolved and merged with Tips. In 1996, the firm was converted into a joint stock company and incorporated as Tips Industries Limited on 8 May 1996. The company went public on 1 July 1999 and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE: 532375) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE: TIPSMUSIC).
During the 1990s and 2000s, Tips Music built an extensive catalogue of Bollywood film soundtracks, including Raja Hindustani (1996), Pardes (1997), Khalnayak, Taal (1999), Ghulam, Gupt, Fiza, Khuda Gawah, Ajnabee, Barsaat, and Race (2008). The company also acquired the music rights to several films produced by Subhash Ghai, including Taal and Pardes.
In 2020, Tips entered into a global sound recording distribution and marketing partnership with Warner Music Group, enabling international distribution of its catalogue across major streaming platforms including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and JioSaavn. In 2023, the company signed a global music publishing administration agreement with Sony Music Publishing, under which Sony administers the company's music publishing catalogue worldwide.
Tips Music distributes its catalogue globally across digital platforms and has expanded into independent music production through its Tips Originals initiative. The company's YouTube channel, Tips Official, has accumulated over 80 million subscribers and 52 billion views as of 2025. Tips is a member of the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) and the Indian Music Industry (IMI).
Awards and recognition
The following awards were received for music released under the Tips Music catalogue:
- 1997 – Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer: Udit Narayan for "Pardesi Pardesi" from Raja Hindustani
- 1997 – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director: Nadeem–Shravan for Raja Hindustani
- 1998 – Zee Cine Award for Best Male Playback Singer: Sonu Nigam for "Yeh Dil Deewana" from Pardes
- 1999 – Screen Award for Best Music Director: Nadeem–Shravan for Pardes
- 2000 – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director: A. R. Rahman for Taal
- 2000 – IIFA Award for Best Music Direction: A. R. Rahman for Taal
- 2003 – Filmfare Award for Best Background Score: A. R. Rahman for The Legend of Bhagat Singh
- 2003 – Zee Cine Award for Best Female Playback Singer: Alka Yagnik for Raaz
- 2022 – Filmfare Awards South (Best Music Album): A. R. Rahman for Ponniyin Selvan: I
- 2022 – SIIMA Award (Best Music Director – Tamil): A. R. Rahman for Ponniyin Selvan: I
- 2023 – Filmfare Awards South (Best Female Playback Singer): Antara Nandy for "Alaikadal" from Ponniyin Selvan: I
Digital presence and partnerships
Tips Music distributes its catalogue globally across major streaming and digital platforms including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Amazon Music, JioSaavn and Gaana. The company's YouTube channel, Tips Official, has accumulated over 80 million subscribers and 52 billion views as of 2025.
In 2020, Tips entered into a global sound recording distribution and marketing partnership with Warner Music Group, enabling international distribution of its catalogue. In 2023, the company signed a global music publishing administration agreement with Sony Music Publishing, under which Sony administers the company's music publishing catalogue worldwide.
The company has also signed licensing agreements with Meta platforms including Facebook and Instagram, as well as short-form video platforms. Tips Music is a member of the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) and the Indian Music Industry (IMI).
Through its Tips Originals initiative, the company supports emerging artists and invests in new music intellectual property.
Notable artists
Over the years, Tips Music has worked with numerous playback singers, composers, and music directors across Bollywood films, independent music, and regional releases.
Playback singers: Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu, Sonu Nigam, Atif Aslam, Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mohit Chauhan, Shaan, Javed Ali, Darshan Raval, Asees Kaur, Neeti Mohan, Papon, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Tony Kakkar, Jonita Gandhi, Payal Dev, Shilpa Rao, B Praak, Nimrat Khaira, Ammy Virk, Sukhwinder Singh, Gippy Grewal and Diljit Dosanjh.
Music composers and directors: A. R. Rahman, Nadeem–Shravan, Himesh Reshammiya, Pritam, Anu Malik, Sachin-Jigar and Vishal–Shekhar.