Mumbai: Times Music, owned by The Times Group, has announced the acquisition of Catrack Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., marking its third strategic acquisition and a significant step in expanding its music catalogue. The move also strengthens its ongoing partnership with Primary Wave Music, bringing a culturally rich Punjabi music legacy into its portfolio for global monetisation and renewed discovery.
Founded in 1990, Catrack Entertainment is regarded as a pioneering Punjabi music label that played a defining role in shaping the genre’s golden era. Its catalogue features celebrated artists including Babbu Maan, Malkit Singh, Channi Singh, and Dolly Singh, alongside early works from Manmohan Waris, Surjit Khan, and Sukhwinder Panchhi. With enduring cultural relevance and a strong digital presence, the catalogue presents opportunities across sync licensing, film and OTT integrations, brand collaborations, and modern reinterpretations.
This acquisition follows Times Music’s earlier purchases of ARC Musicq and Symphony Recording Co., reinforcing its position as an active consolidator in India’s music IP landscape.
Vineet Jain, Managing Director, The Times Group shares, “At The Times Group, we have always championed the voices that define India’s cultural fabric and with the acquisition of Catrack; Times Music reaffirms it’s commitment to preserving and powerfully amplifying the rich heritage of Punjabi music worldwide.”
Mandar Thakur, CEO, Times Music, said, “The Catrack catalogue is a cultural treasure that defined an era for Punjabi music lovers. This acquisition strengthens our commitment to preserving and re-energising India’s most iconic music and artists.”
Gaurav Trehan, Director, Catrack Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., said, “Times 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.”
David Loiterton, President, Indo & Asia Pacific, Primary Wave Music, added, “We’re 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 we’re looking forward to helping Times Music bring that music to new audiences around the world.”
The acquisition underscores Times Music’s strategic focus on building a diverse and future-ready catalogue, leveraging legacy content to unlock new revenue streams across global platforms.
