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Fighting to survive, Tencent-backed music app Gaana turns to subscriptions

Gaana, also backed by Times Internet, said in the email that talks with a potential acquirer had also "fallen through".

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Gaana expects to reach 500-million subscriber base in 3 years, turn profitable in 2 years

The company is also expecting to start making profit in two years time, with strategy to expand content and enhance overseas customer base.

Gaana launches offline feature 'smart downloads', streaming space competition heats up

The feature will be automatically available for Gaana+ users on Android and iOS

Comment | YouTube Music: Google is late to the party

YouTube Music starts journey in a market where less than 1 percent pay to listen to music. Besides, it will have to fight a dozen streaming apps who offer both free (with advertisements) and premium services.

Opinion | Why India won't be music to Spotify's ears

Spotify will get a good number of users, especially for its basic music streaming service that comes free of cost (but with advertisements). But it is unlikely to convert users to its premium service and get them to pay for listening to music.

Gaana to raise $115 million from Tencent, others

Gaana intends to use the capital to invest in technology to use artificial intelligence (AI) for personalising music experiences, to develop its subscription product for paying users, and develop aligned music experiences, the company said in a statement.

Micromax sets up $75 mn fund to invest in consumer internet cos

Handset maker Micromax is setting up a USD 75-million independent fund that will focus on investing in domestic and international consumer internet companies.

Micromax buys stake in Gaana, to integrate app with handset

Under the deal, Gaana will be available on all Micromax smartphones, enabling users to seamlessly enjoy mobile music, a statement said.

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