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Universal Music Acquires 30% Stake in Excel Entertainment

1/6/2026

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Universal Music Invests

Universal Music India (UMI) has finalized a deal to acquire a 30% stake in Excel Entertainment, valuing the studio at INR2,400 crore (approximately $266 million).
Universal Music Group (UMG) will gain global distribution rights for future Excel soundtracks.
Universal Music Group (UMG) will launch a dedicated Excel music label.
Excel Entertainment founders Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani will maintain creative control.

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Universal Music Invests

Universal Music India (UMI) has finalized a deal to acquire a 30% stake in Excel Entertainment, valuing the studio at INR2,400 crore (approximately $266 million).
Universal Music Group (UMG) will gain global distribution rights for future Excel soundtracks.
Universal Music Group (UMG) will launch a dedicated Excel music label.
Excel Entertainment founders Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani will maintain creative control.