Tharangini Records is an Indian music company associated with the production and distribution of recorded music. It is one of several regional labels that have contributed to the Indian recorded music industry.
| Name | Tharangini Records |
|---|---|
| Type | Music company / record label |
| Country | India |
| Industry | Recorded music |
Tharangini Records operates within the Indian music publishing and recording sector, an industry that historically has been shaped by a mix of national majors and regional labels catering to specific linguistic and cultural markets. Labels of this kind typically engage in producing audio recordings, releasing albums in physical and digital formats, and licensing content for film, broadcast, and streaming use.
The Indian recorded music industry is among the largest in the world by volume of releases, supported by the country's diverse film industries and rich traditions of classical, devotional, folk, and popular music. Regional labels have played a significant role in documenting and circulating music in languages such as Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali, and others, often working closely with film producers, concert artists, and devotional traditions.
Smaller and mid-sized record labels in India have been important in preserving regional musical heritage, supporting independent and classical artists who may not be prioritised by larger commercial labels, and facilitating the transition of catalogue music from analogue formats such as gramophone records and audio cassettes to compact discs and digital streaming platforms.