YouTube Premium price hike in India: Ad-free family, individual and student plans now cost more
YouTube Premium has announced a price hike for its subscription plans in India, affecting all users, including those on individual, family, and student plans. The change makes all plans more expensive, some slightly and some significantly. The updated prices have been reflected on YouTube’s website and affect both prepaid and recurring plans.
Updated YouTube Premium pricing for individual and family plans
For individual users, the recurring monthly subscription plan now costs Rs 149, up from Rs 129. Those on the Family plan, which allows up to five users to share one account, will see their monthly fee increase significantly, now set at Rs 299 from the previous Rs 189. The Student plan, while still the most affordable option, has also seen a slight increase, from Rs 79 to Rs 89 per month.
Modified costs for prepaid plans
The prepaid plans, which do not auto-renew, have also been revised similarly. The one-month prepaid plan for individual users is now priced at Rs 159, up from Rs 139. The three-month plan has been increased from Rs 399 to Rs 459 and the twelve-month plan is now priced at Rs 1,490, up from Rs 1,290.
Impact on Family and Student Planning
The Family plan has seen the biggest increase, with a new price of Rs 299/month, up from the previous price of Rs 189. The Student plan, now priced at Rs 89/month, remains the least expensive option despite the increase.
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The changes apply to both new and existing users, although it’s unclear whether existing subscribers will have a grace period before the new prices take effect. However, new users can still take advantage of a one-month free trial before committing to the revised price. The trial is available for individual, family, and student plans, and offers a chance to experience the benefits of YouTube Premium, including ad-free streaming, background playback, and improved high-definition video, before the new charges apply.
