As we move through 2026, the Indian hospitality sector is witnessing a long-overdue regulatory evolution. For years, hotels and restaurants have faced the “minutiae” of overlapping royalty demands from multiple copyright societies. Today, the government is responding with a vision for a streamlined, digital-first future.

At Exy Intellectual Property, we believe that “action and confidence” are the foundation of business growth. The move toward a centralized licensing framework provides the solace and security that India’s thriving tourism sector needs to reach its global potential.

The End of “Double-Charging”

The core of the current crisis has been the lack of clear boundaries between copyright societies. Establishments were often forced into redundant payments for the same music or content. The proposed “One Nation, One License” platform aims to collapse these silos into a single, transparent portal.

Feature	The Legacy System	The 2025/2026 Reform
Payment Method	Fragmented/Offline	Mandatory Online Only (Rule 83A)
Licensing Source	Multiple Societies	Centralized Digital Registry
Fee Structure	Opaque/Negotiated	Publicly Listed Catalogs & Tariffs
Accountability	Low Transparency	Real-time Traceable Accounting

Rule 83A: The Digital Mandate

The 2025 Copyright Amendment Rules (specifically Rule 83A) represent a paradigm shift. By mandating that all royalty payments be processed exclusively through traceable online mechanisms, the government is eliminating informal “cash settlements” and ensuring that creators—not just intermediaries—receive their rightful contributions.

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