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Kuku FM's massive growth: Big money, bigger audience

Business

Kuku FM just had a wild year—its revenue shot up 175% compared to the previous year, way up from ₹88 crore last year.
However, all that growth came at a cost, as the platform exploded in popularity.

Downloads and subscribers are off the charts

The app got over 134 million downloads this year—a jaw-dropping 533% jump.
Paid subscribers crossed 10 million (four times more than early 2024), with most users coming from smaller towns and cities.
People also spent $1.9 million on the platform, showing Kuku FM is catching on fast outside the metros.

What's next? Fresh funding and new content

Kuku FM locked in $85 million in new funding led by Granite Asia to keep things rolling.
The plan: invest more in content, boost creator tools with AI, and branch out into short videos and microdramas through Kuku TV.
Looks like they're aiming to be your next go-to for audio and video stories.