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Warner Chappell goes direct in India empowering songwriters through global rights systems now
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Published on 24 April 2026
From sub publishing to full local rights power
Warner Chappell Music has launched direct publishing operations in India, replacing sub-publishing with a full local setup. The company says the change will give Indian songwriters deeper access to WCM’s global network and rights-management systems as India’s music market accelerates. Jay Mehta will lead the unit, covering recorded music and publishing across India and nearby South Asian markets.
- Warner Chappell is shifting from sub-publishing to direct operations
- The move expands local access to WCM’s rights-management tools
- Jay Mehta will lead both recorded music and publishing in the region
- Focus includes India plus neighboring South Asian markets
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