Warner Chappell Launches in India; Jay Mehta to Lead Recorded Music and Publishing for WMG in India & Neighboring South Asian Markets

Warner Chappell Music Launches Direct Operations in India

Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the publishing division of Warner Music Group (WMG), has announced the launch of direct operations in India, shifting from its previous sub-publishing model to a fully independent, on-ground presence in the country. It will be led by Jay Mehta, who has served as Managing Director of Warner Music India since its launch in 2020. Mehta now leads both, the recorded music and publishing operations across India and neighbo…

Warner Chappell launches in India; Jay Mehta to lead recorded music and publishing for WMG in India & neighboring South Asian markets

The new WCM India division will provide songwriters with exclusive access to the wider WMG’s studios within its Mumbai headquarters. Source

Warner Chappell Music moves to direct operations in India, Jay Mehta to lead

Warner Chappell Music has begun operating directly in India, bringing its publishing business in-house as it expands its presence in the market. The move brings India into the company’s core global network and aligns its local operations more closely with international teams. The publishing arm of Warner Music Group will now run on-ground operations, with publishing and recorded music brought under a single leadership structure. Jay Mehta will l…