Times Music acquires legendary Punjabi music company Catrack Entertainment, strengthening its classic Punjabi music portfolio, its third acquisition
Times Music acquires legendary Punjabi music company Catrack Entertainment, strengthening its classic Punjabi music portfolio, its third acquisition
Mumbai :Marking a significant milestone in its catalogue expansion journey, Times Music owned by The Times Group announced the acquisition of Catrack Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., its third strategic acquisition and a key step forward in its ongoing partnership with Primary Wave Music. The deal brings a culturally significant Punjabi music catalogue into its fold, unlocking a legacy repertoire for renewed global discovery and commercial scale.
┬аEstablished in 1990, Catrack Entertainment is a pioneering Punjabi music label that helped shape the genreтАЩs defining era. Its тАЬgolden eraтАЭ catalogue features iconic artists such as Babbu Maan, Malkit Singh, Channi Singh, and Dolly Singh, while also supporting early talent like Manmohan Waris, Surjit Khan, and Sukhwinder Panchhi. With a strong digital footprint and enduring cultural relevance, the catalogue offers significant opportunities across sync, film and OTT, brand collaborations, and contemporary reinterpretations.This follows Times MusicтАЩs earlier acquisitions of ARC Musicq and Symphony Recording Co., as the company emerges as a steady and trustworthy тАЬ┬аdeal closer тАЬ┬аto many such acquisitions┬а
┬аMr. Vineet Jain, Managing Director, The Times Group shares, тАЬAt The Times Group, we have always championed the voices that define IndiaтАЩs cultural fabric and with the acquisition of Catrack; Times Music reaffirms itтАЩs commitment to preserving and powerfully amplifying the rich heritage of Punjabi music worldwide.тАЭ Mandar Thakur, CEO, Times Music, said,┬атАЬThe Catrack catalogue is a cultural treasure that defined an era for Punjabi music lovers. This acquisition strengthens our commitment to preserving and re-energising IndiaтАЩs most iconic music and artists.тАЭ
┬аGaurav Trehan, Director, Catrack Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., said, тАЬTimes Music is an ideal partner for preserving the legacy of music created by Catrack, and the integrity and speed with which they closed this acquisition is commendable.тАЭ David Loiterton, President, Indo & Asia Pacific, Primary Wave Music, added, тАЬWeтАЩre delighted to welcome the legendary music of Catrack to our partnership with Times Music. Catrack is a great example of our pursuit of unique, iconic music IP that can transcend generations and cultures, and weтАЩre looking forward to helping Times Music bring that music to new audiences around the world.тАЭ
Times Music acquires legendary Punjabi music company Catrack Entertainment, strengthening its classic Punjabi music portfolio, its third acquisition
Mumbai :Marking a significant milestone in its catalogue expansion journey, Times Music owned by The Times Group announced the acquisition of Catrack Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., its third strategic acquisition and a key step forward in its ongoing partnership with Primary Wave Music. The deal brings a culturally significant Punjabi music catalogue into its fold, unlocking a legacy repertoire for renewed global discovery and commercial scale.
┬аEstablished in 1990, Catrack Entertainment is a pioneering Punjabi music label that helped shape the genreтАЩs defining era. Its тАЬgolden eraтАЭ catalogue features iconic artists such as Babbu Maan, Malkit Singh, Channi Singh, and Dolly Singh, while also supporting early talent like Manmohan Waris, Surjit Khan, and Sukhwinder Panchhi. With a strong digital footprint and enduring cultural relevance, the catalogue offers significant opportunities across sync, film and OTT, brand collaborations, and contemporary reinterpretations.This follows Times MusicтАЩs earlier acquisitions of ARC Musicq and Symphony Recording Co., as the company emerges as a steady and trustworthy тАЬ┬аdeal closer тАЬ┬аto many such acquisitions┬а
┬аMr. Vineet Jain, Managing Director, The Times Group shares, тАЬAt The Times Group, we have always championed the voices that define IndiaтАЩs cultural fabric and with the acquisition of Catrack; Times Music reaffirms itтАЩs commitment to preserving and powerfully amplifying the rich heritage of Punjabi music worldwide.тАЭ Mandar Thakur, CEO, Times Music, said,┬атАЬThe Catrack catalogue is a cultural treasure that defined an era for Punjabi music lovers. This acquisition strengthens our commitment to preserving and re-energising IndiaтАЩs most iconic music and artists.тАЭ
┬аGaurav Trehan, Director, Catrack Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., said, тАЬTimes Music is an ideal partner for preserving the legacy of music created by Catrack, and the integrity and speed with which they closed this acquisition is commendable.тАЭ David Loiterton, President, Indo & Asia Pacific, Primary Wave Music, added, тАЬWeтАЩre delighted to welcome the legendary music of Catrack to our partnership with Times Music. Catrack is a great example of our pursuit of unique, iconic music IP that can transcend generations and cultures, and weтАЩre looking forward to helping Times Music bring that music to new audiences around the world.тАЭ
