Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped has revealed India’s top music and podcast trends, showcasing the nation’s diverse listening preferences. This year, Punjabi music dominated the charts, Arijit Singh continued his reign as India’s most-streamed artist, and I-Pop carved out a new niche among listeners.
Punjabi artists made significant strides in 2024, with Karan Aujla (#11), Diljit Dosanjh (#14), and Badshah (#22) securing spots among India’s top 25 artists. Songs like Mahiye Jinna Sonha by Darshan Raval and Husn by Anuv Jain highlighted the growing appeal of I-Pop, blending Indian and global influences.
For the fourth consecutive year, Arijit Singh claimed the #1 spot as India’s most-streamed artist. The top 10 also included industry stalwarts like Pritam, A.R. Rahman, and Shreya Ghoshal, reflecting a love for timeless music.
- Arijit Singh
- Pritam
- A.R. Rahman
- Shreya Ghoshal
- Anirudh Ravichander
Romantic ballads ruled the charts, with Pehle Bhi Main by Vishal Mishra emerging as the most-streamed song with over 228 million streams. Other hits like Satranga (from Animal) and Chaleya (from Jawan) also made the list, featuring powerful vocals by Arijit Singh.
The album Animal dominated Spotify charts for 49 weeks, earning it the title of most-streamed album. Bollywood classics like Kabir Singh and Aashiqui 2 remained fan favorites, alongside Punjabi hits like Karan Aujla’s Making Memories.
India’s podcast scene flourished, with The Ranveer Show becoming the most-consumed podcast of the year, surpassing global sensations like The Joe Rogan Experience. Horror, true crime, and self-help podcasts were top genres, reflecting listeners’ diverse interests.
Women-led podcasts made waves, with newcomers like Madly In Kaadhal and Call Me Hopeful leading the pack of top new launches in 2024.
As Spotify celebrates 10 years of Wrapped, 2024 highlights India’s evolving taste in music and podcasts, with a seamless blend of traditional and contemporary sounds defining the year.
Dive into your Spotify Wrapped and relive your 2024 listening journey!