YouTube Premium, ad-free paid subscription service offered by the Google-owned platform, has announced a surprising price hike for its subscription plan users in India, affecting both individual and family users.
The new YouTube Premium prices, which are already live on the company’s website, affects both prepaid and recurring subscription plans.
The recurring Individual plan, which allows users to stream YouTube content for a single user, now costs Rs. 149 per month compared to its previous price of Rs. 129 per month.
Meanwhile, users who have opted for the Family plan will now need to shell out Rs. 299 per month. This plan was formerly priced at Rs. 189.
YouTube Premium’s Student plan has received a minor price revision from Rs. 79 per month to Rs. 89 per month. It remains the cheapest way to watch ad-free videos.
Here is a full table of the prices:
| Plan | Old Price (In Rs.) | Revised Price (In Rs.) |
| Student (Monthly) | 79 | 89 |
| Individual (Monthly) | 129 | 149 |
| Family (Monthly) | 189 | 299 |
| Individual (Prepaid – Monthly) | 139 | 159 |
| Individual (Prepaid – Quarterly) | 399 | 459 |
| Individual (Prepaid – Annual) | 1290 | 1490 |
New users can opt for a one-month trial of either an Individual, Family or Student YouTube Premium plan in order to experience all its benefits before enrolling in the streaming service. However, after that, they will have to pay the revised prices for YouTube Premium.
It is uncertain if the streaming service will offer a grace period for existing subscribers before the new subscription rates inevitably take effect.
