Times Music has acquired Catrack Entertainment, adding a Punjabi catalogue to its portfolio as part of its ongoing catalogue acquisition strategy.
The deal marks Times Music’s third acquisition, following ARC Musicq and Symphony Recording Co., and builds on its partnership with Primary Wave Music. The focus remains on identifying and scaling catalogue-driven IP across markets.
Founded in 1990, Catrack’s catalogue is rooted in a period that helped shape Punjabi music’s commercial and cultural reach. It includes releases from artists such as Babbu Maan, Malkit Singh, Channi Singh and Dolly Singh, along with early work from Manmohan Waris, Surjit Khan and Sukhwinder Panchhi.
For Times Music, the acquisition adds to a catalogue base that can be monetised across streaming, sync and catalogue-led collaborations. Punjabi music, in particular, continues to see demand across domestic and diaspora audiences, making older repertoire viable for reuse across film, OTT and brand integrations.
Vineet Jain, Managing Director, The Times Group, said, “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 at 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.”
