Dark patterns ensnare 50% of music streaming users; JioSaavn, Spotify, Gaana flagged in LocalCircles probe

Survey of 93,000 users across 323 districts finds 49% hit subscription traps, 44% bait-and-switch, 62% interface interference. 21 of 26 self-declared compliant platforms still deploy manipulative practices, putting CCPA enforcement in focus as India's paid subs head to 20M by 2027.

JioSaavn, Spotify, Gaana flagged as LocalCircles finds 50% of music streaming users hit dark patterns across 323 Indian districts.

Business Standard · Companies · 6/2/2026, 11:22:06 AM · Ask about this →

JioSaavn + Amazon Music + Apple Music + Gaana + LocalCircles + Spotify + YouTube Music +