Times Music has acquired Catrack Entertainment, marking its third acquisition after ARC Musicq and Symphony Recording Co. The move has expanded its catalogue with a Punjabi music library.
Catrack Entertainment, established in 1990, has built a catalogue featuring artists such as Babbu Maan, Malkit Singh, Channi Singh and Dolly Singh. The label has also supported early work of Manmohan Waris, Surjit Khan and Sukhwinder Panchhi.
The acquisition has added a legacy catalogue with opportunities across streaming, film, OTT integrations and brand partnerships. Times Music has continued to strengthen its regional catalogue strategy through multiple acquisitions, aiming to scale distribution and monetisation.
The deal has also aligned with Times Music’s ongoing partnership with Primary Wave Music, focusing on expanding music IP across markets.
“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.” – Vineet Jain, Managing Director, The Times Group
“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.” – Mandar Thakur, CEO, Times Music
“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.” – Gaurav Trehan, Director, Catrack Entertainment
“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.” – David Loiterton, President, Indo and Asia Pacific, Primary Wave Music
