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Association of Indian Independent Music
Representing independent music in India.
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About
About Association of Indian Independent Music
The Association of Indian Independent Music (AIIM) is the apex non-profit body for independent music artists, labels, and distributors in India. Incorporated on August 22, 2023, as a Section 8 Company under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), it acts as a central platform to protect, promote, and empower the independent music ecosystem across the nation.
Key Functions & Initiatives
- Advocacy & Bargaining: Acts as a representative body, giving independent artists and labels collective bargaining power when negotiating with streaming platforms, broadcasters, and content distributors.
- Support System: Offers a structured pipeline for member registration, official industry circulars, policy updates, and operational grievance redressal.
- Legal Assistance: Provides legal help to artists and labels navigating the complexities of intellectual property, fair trade, and revenue distribution.
- Education and Training: Through its dedicated e-learning platform, AIIM Connect, it helps artists bridge the gap between creative talent and the music business focusing on copyright laws, royalties, distribution networks, and digital asset tracking.
Corporate Overview
Headquarters: 1st Floor, Mahanayak Bhawan, Kendujhar, Patna, Odisha, 758017
Registrar of Companies: ROC Cuttack (CIN: U88900OD2023NPL043532)
Key Leadership: Led by a board of directors that includes Naresh Narayan, Puspanjali Das, and Pinak Agrawal.