New Delhi, March 6 -- YouTube has announced the launch of a new budget-friendly subscription plan, Premium Lite, offering an affordable way for users to enjoy ad-free content. Currently available as a pilot scheme in the United States, the service is priced at $7.99 (approximately Rs.696) per month, making it the most economical option for ad-free streaming on the platform. The company has confirmed plans to expand Premium Lite to additional regions, including Australia, Germany, and Thailand, in the coming weeks.

The lower price point of YouTube Premium Lite comes with certain compromises compared to the full YouTube Premium plan. While the new subscription tier enables users to watch most YouTube videos without advertisements, it does ...