YouTube Premium Lite is now available in India

Technology Sep 29, 2025

YouTube just rolled out Premium Lite in India—a more affordable way to watch most videos without ads.
Unlike the full Premium plan, this one skips YouTube Music, offline downloads, and background play.

What's included in Lite

Premium Lite blocks ads on most regular videos but not on music content, Shorts, or while browsing/searching.
There's no offline viewing or background play—so it's really for those who just want fewer interruptions while watching.

How it compares to full premium plan

The full YouTube Premium costs about $13.99/month and packs in extras like ad-free music, downloads, and background play.
If you only care about ad-free video and don't need the bells and whistles (or want to save some cash), Lite might be your sweet spot.