New Delhi, March 5 -- India's music industry is bracing for potential disruptions as proposed content regulations threaten to delay releases, stifle artistic freedom, and add financial strain.

With YouTube's India's Got Latent controversy heightening concerns over government oversight, musicians and industry executives warn that compliance burdens could slow growth in one of the world's fastest-expanding streaming markets.

Nearly three-fourths (72%) of Indian musicians say new compliance rules could disrupt output and delay releases. Another 77% fear the regulations will hinder global collaborations, while 82% believe measures such as pre-release scrutiny and adherence to prescribed standards would stifle musical diversity and creativit...