Singer Shibani Kashyap Advocates for Artists' Rights: 'Royalties Should Be 50% of Income' at FICCI WORLD IP DAY EVENT

Mumbai : FICCI celebrated World IP Day 2025 with the theme: “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP”, Today at New Delhi. The objective of this event was to acknowledge India’s vibrant music industry — including its creators, businesses, and platforms that showcase the nation’s creative talent and also discuss the challenges of the sector 

Javed Akhtar in his inaugural address talked about the unused potential of creativity and giving it the right impetus.  

In the panel discussion, that included Atul Churamani, eminent lawyer Priyanka Khemani, Film Director Mayur Puri, Eminent IP lawyer Pravin Anand, Sanjay Tandon and independent Musician, Bollywood singer-composer and Live-Performer Ms Shibani Kashyap, industry experts deliberated and shared their insights on the role of Intellectual Property (IP) and the challenges artists face in today’s digital world.

Representing the Bollywood music Speaking at FICCI World IP Day 2025, Shibani Kashyap gracefully addressed the significance of Intellectual Property (IP) in the creative world.

Shibani Kashyap said, “As an artist, I believe in empowering fellow artists by introducing them to organizations like IPRS, where their work can be safeguarded and generate revenue. By leveraging royalties, artists can achieve financial security, similar to a fixed deposit, while ensuring credit for their creations.”

She further emphasised that I envision a future where royalties contribute significantly to an artist's income – ideally 50% from royalties and 50% from shows providing artists with greater financial stability and recognition.