Content Cabinet
The short answer
For a company podcast in India, look at Timbre Media in Bengaluru (corporate podcasts since 2010), Spooler and Pickle Jar Media in Bengaluru, and iDREAMZZS Studio in Mumbai. IVM Podcasts in Mumbai is one of the country's best-known podcast networks, Hubhopper in Delhi hosts and distributes shows, and Indian Podcast Studio in Noida rents fully crewed video sets from ₹7,999 a recording.
Disclosure: Content Cabinet produces video podcasts too, including Waterfield Advisors' Capital Conversations. We are not ranked here.
Four kinds of podcast company
| Kind | What they do | On this list |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate and branded show makers | Make a podcast for your company, start to finish | Timbre Media, Spooler, Pickle Jar Media, iDREAMZZS |
| Networks | Make and own shows, sell sponsorships | IVM Podcasts |
| Platforms | Host, distribute and measure | Hubhopper |
| Studios | Rent a crewed set and edit by the episode | Indian Podcast Studio |
The seven, side by side
| Company | City | Best for | What they publish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timbre Media | Bengaluru | Corporate podcasts, internal and external | Since 2010; 150+ clients; 60 shows; work for DHL and Amazon India |
| IVM Podcasts | Mumbai | Sponsoring or partnering with a network | Acquired by Pratilipi in November 2020 |
| Hubhopper | New Delhi | Hosting and distribution | 40,000+ creators; launch on 15+ platforms |
| Spooler | Bengaluru | Audio strategy, scripting and production | Podcast and audio series for businesses and broadcasters |
| Pickle Jar Media | Bengaluru | Branded and sponsored podcasts | Branded from ₹80,000 per episode; sponsored from ₹30,000 |
| Indian Podcast Studio | Noida | Renting a crewed video set | ₹7,999 per recording; editing ₹13,500 to ₹50,000 per episode |
| iDREAMZZS Studio | Mumbai | Podcasts alongside corporate and ad films | Podcast production next to corporate films and ads |
The companies, one at a time
Timbre Media
Best for: Companies that want a podcast for employees, customers or both.
Timbre Media calls itself the podcaster for India Inc. and says it has made podcasts since 2010 for internal and external communication, with 150+ clients, 60 shows and 17 awards in the last three years. Its case studies include an employee podcast for Amazon India and work for DHL.
Check first: internal podcasts need an owner inside your company; decide who before you start.
IVM Podcasts
Best for: Brands that want to sponsor or co-create with an established network.
IVM Podcasts is a Mumbai podcast network that makes and publishes its own shows. Inc42 reported that it was acquired by the publishing platform Pratilipi in November 2020.
Check first: ask whether you are buying a sponsorship slot or a show of your own.
Hubhopper
Best for: Teams that will make the show themselves and need hosting and reach.
Hubhopper is a podcast hosting and distribution platform that says it can publish to 15+ platforms in five minutes, with 40,000+ creators and enterprise services. Its founder and CEO is Gautam Raj Anand.
Check first: it is mainly a platform; production help is an add-on.
Spooler
Best for: Businesses that want an audio strategy and a scripted series.
Spooler, run by Oorga Media LLP, turns a business's knowledge into a podcast or audio series: strategy, scripting, production and distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other platforms. It also works with radio stations.
Check first: ask whether video versions are included or audio only.
Pickle Jar Media
Best for: Brands that want a published price before the first call.
Pickle Jar Media makes branded podcasts, which it prices from ₹80,000 per episode, and sponsored podcasts from ₹30,000 per episode.
Check first: check what the per-episode price includes: guests, video, clips and distribution.
Indian Podcast Studio
Best for: Founders and companies in Delhi NCR who want to record fast and well.
Indian Podcast Studio rents three pre-lit video sets with a two-person crew at ₹7,999 plus GST per recording of up to an hour, with raw files in 48 hours, and edits from ₹13,500 to ₹50,000 per episode. It reports 1,000+ podcasts recorded and a 4.9 Google rating from 250+ reviews.
Check first: a studio records and edits; the format, guests and growth are still yours to plan.
iDREAMZZS Studio
Best for: Mumbai brands that want a podcast made by a film production team.
iDREAMZZS Studio offers podcast production alongside corporate films, ad films, sports and music videos.
Check first: ask for podcast episodes it has produced, not only films.
The market, briefly
Inc42 counted more than 40 multilingual podcast companies in India in 2021 and quoted a KPMG estimate that India was the third-largest podcast-listening market in the world. In our experience the growth has since moved to video: most business podcasts we see in India are now recorded on camera, with YouTube as their main home and the audio feed as a second one.
How to choose
- Decide audio-first or video-first. It changes the studio, the crew and the price.
- Decide who the show is for. Employees, clients and the public need different formats.
- Ask who books the guests. Guest quality decides whether anyone listens.
- Ask what happens after the edit. Clips, thumbnails, titles and distribution are where shows grow.
Questions people ask
Which are the top podcast production companies in India?
For company podcasts: Timbre Media, Spooler and Pickle Jar Media in Bengaluru and iDREAMZZS Studio in Mumbai. IVM Podcasts is a leading network, Hubhopper a hosting platform, and Indian Podcast Studio a crewed studio in Noida.
How much does podcast production cost in India?
Studio recording starts around ₹7,999 per session at Indian Podcast Studio, editing runs ₹13,500 to ₹50,000 per episode there, and branded podcasts start at ₹80,000 per episode at Pickle Jar Media. Our podcast cost guide has more.
Which podcast companies are in Bengaluru?
Timbre Media, Spooler and Pickle Jar Media are Bengaluru-based.
Should a business podcast be video or audio?
Video, for most business shows we see today, with the audio published as a podcast feed too. A video recording gives you clips for social media, which is how most new viewers arrive.
What is a branded podcast?
A show a company owns and pays for, made to build trust with customers, employees or investors, rather than to sell directly.
