PM Narendra Modi drops Coldplay name, dreams of India's concert economy boom: ‘Massive scope for live gigs!’

Picture this: Coldplay’s Chris Martin lighting up the stage on Republic Day at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, belting out "Yellow" under a sky of fireworks. Sounds epic, right? Well, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thinks so too! But for him, Coldplay’s recent concerts in India are more than just a vibe—they’re a vision for the country’s booming "concert economy."

PM Narendra Modi’s vision about India’s potential for live gigs!

At the “Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025” in Bhubaneswar, PM Modi hyped up India’s potential for hosting massive live gigs. “You must have seen those fabulous pictures from Coldplay’s concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. It shows that India has a massive scope for live concerts,” he said. He also pointed out how big-name global artists are now drawn to India, emphasizing the need for better infrastructure and skills to make the country a live music hotspot.

Coldplay in India

Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour” wrapped up in Ahmedabad on January 26, marking the band’s second visit to India after their 2016 Global Citizen Festival gig in Mumbai. With three back-to-back sold-out concerts in Mumbai and an unforgettable Republic Day show, Coldplay didn’t just rock the stage; they set the tone for India’s live music future.

Economists are backing the PM’s enthusiasm. A recent note from Bank of Baroda Research revealed that India’s live entertainment industry could rake in Rs 6,000-8,000 crore annually. Their estimates suggest that just the buzz around concerts over the last two or three months pushed spending by Rs 1,600-2,000 crore. The research also pointed out how live gigs can significantly boost private consumption demand in India.

PM Modi at the Odisha business summit congratulates Ahmedabad for record-breaking investments

At the Odisha business summit, PM Modi doubled down on his vision, congratulating the state for attracting record-breaking investment interest. “Eastern India is the growth engine of the country, and Odisha is a vital part of it. Historically, the eastern region played a major role in trade and global growth, and we aim to reclaim that glory,” he remarked.

With Coldplay setting the stage and Modi’s backing, could India become the ultimate playground for global music and entertainment? The PM seems to think so. Now, it’s up to the state and private sectors to turn up the volume and make some noise in this Rs 6,000-crore industry.