Co-founder, Music Tech India
Aniket Rajgarhia is a creative strategist operating at the intersection of music, technology, and finance, with a strong track record in building and scaling music-led ecosystems. As a consultant and as a co-founder of Music Tech India, he is actively shaping conversations and opportunities around innovation and entrepreneurship within the Indian music-tech landscape. His work reflects a deep understanding of both creative and commercial aspects of the industry, positioning him as a key voice in bridging global music trends with emerging Indian markets.
Early Career & Music
Aniket’s early career was rooted in the evolving digital music economy, where he developed expertise in rights management, catalogue investment, artist marketing, and cross-border music strategy. During his time at Outdustry (later acquired by Virgin Music Group), he worked extensively across India and China, managing recording and publishing catalogues while driving campaigns for globally recognised artists such as Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, Major Lazer, Alan Walker, Lauv, Jungle, and Sez on the Beat. This phase cemented his ability to navigate both global and local music ecosystems with a strategic lens.
Transition to Entrepreneurship
Transitioning from operator to entrepreneur, Aniket has consistently focused on building platforms and frameworks that enable long-term industry growth. His leadership is defined by an ecosystem-first approach – identifying gaps in the market and creating structures that empower artists, founders, and music-tech startups. Through Music Tech India, he has positioned himself as a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange, bringing together stakeholders from across music, technology, and investment spaces.
About The Community
Music Tech India is an industry initiative designed to foster entrepreneurship and innovation within the Indian music ecosystem. It serves as a platform for founders, creators, technologists, and investors to connect, collaborate, and build scalable solutions for the future of music. The initiative focuses on bridging global best practices with India’s unique market dynamics, enabling the development of tools, platforms, and business models that support the next generation of music businesses.
Impact & Vision
Aniket’s work is centred on unlocking the next phase of growth for the Indian music industry by integrating technology, capital, and creative talent. His vision for Music Tech India is to position India as a global hub for music-tech innovation-where artists and entrepreneurs can build sustainable, globally relevant ventures. By fostering a culture of experimentation, collaboration, and strategic thinking, he aims to drive long-term value creation and reshape how music is created, distributed, and monetised in the years ahead.
