Overview

• YouTube says Premium Lite is piloting now in India with phased availability to all users in the coming weeks.
• The plan removes ads on most videos but ads may still appear on music content, Shorts, and when searching or browsing.
• Premium Lite excludes YouTube Music, background playback, and offline downloads, though it works across phones, laptops, and TVs.
• Pricing is ₹89 per month versus ₹149 for full Premium in India, with other Premium options including family at ₹299, duo at ₹219, and annual at ₹1,490.
• The Lite offering is also expanding to Japan and the Philippines as YouTube seeks to grow beyond its 125 million Premium and Music subscribers.