ISRC Codes in India

About ISRC in India

India has one of the largest music industries in the world by volume, driven by its massive film industry and diverse regional music scenes. IMI serves as the national ISRC agency, managing registrant code assignments. The IN prefix identifies recordings produced in India.

National ISRC Agency

How to Get an ISRC in India

1. Contact the national ISRC agency: IMI (Indian Music Industry)
2. Apply for a registrant code — you will receive a unique 3-character alphanumeric code
3. Once approved, you can assign ISRCs to your recordings using your registrant code
4. Each ISRC you assign will start with IN followed by your registrant code
5. Many digital distributors (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, etc.) can also assign ISRCs on your behalf

Example IN ISRC Format

An ISRC assigned in India follows this format:

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