YouTube Premium plans’ prices increased in India by up to 58 percent | Tech Tips

YouTube Premium is now more expensive in India as its prices have been hiked by up to 58 percent. There are a total of six YouTube Premium subscription plans in India for individuals, students, and families as well. Prices of all the YouTube Premium plans have been hiked in India. For example, the individual monthly plan priced at Rs 129 now costs Rs 149. 

Here’s a detailed look at the new YouTube Premium prices. 

YouTube Premium plans in India

• The most affordable YouTube Premium plan in India is the monthly student plan. This used to cost Rs 79 but after a 12.6 percent hike, it is now priced at Rs 89.
• The YouTube Premium family plan has received a 58 percent hike bringing its price to Rs 299 from Rs 189. Under this plan, you can add up to five members. 
• There are three individual prepaid plans available on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. The YouTube Premium monthly plan now costs Rs 159, the quarterly plan costs Rs 459, and the annual plan costs Rs 1,490.
• The individual monthly plan which was priced at Rs 129 now costs Rs 149. 

YouTube Premium launched in India in 2019, around six years after its debut. With YouTube Premium, you get features like ad-free streaming, offline downloads, background play, and an enhanced bitrate version of 1080p. You also get to continue watching the video where you left off. Another major benefit is YouTube Music bundled with the YouTube Premium plan at no extra cost. So you can stream music separately from the YouTube Music app or platform.

The new prices for the YouTube Premium plans are now live in India. The price hike comes amid YouTube’s ongoing efforts to stop people from using ad blockers. YouTube has made it difficult for users with ad blockers by showing blank ads or black screens before a video. These appear for around the duration of a typical ad on YouTube.