The year also saw international artistes like rock guitar legend Carlos Santana, Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias, Sean Paul, DJ Afrojack, Guns N Roses and Swedish House Mafia coming to India.
The digital music sector pushed the limits of consumer choice, extending its business models and reaching out to consumers across the globe.
Record companies increasingly focused on new developing markets where digital infrastructure is fast-evolving.
According to the global Digital Music report 2012 by International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), India has more than 40 million smartphone users and 14 million broadband connected households.