Grammys 2026 India: No Wins for Indian Artists This Year
Indian artists failed to secure a win at the Grammys 2026, despite earning multiple high-profile nominations across global music categories. The 68th Annual Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles, where Indian musicians were present and recognised among the nominees but ultimately did not take home a trophy.
The outcome marked a disappointing result for India’s music fraternity, which had entered the awards with strong expectations following recent international recognition.
Indian Artists Nominated at Grammys 2026
The Grammys 2026 India presence included several acclaimed musicians nominated in categories celebrating global and instrumental music. Anoushka Shankar received nominations in both Best Global Music Album and Best Global Music Performance for her project featuring tracks from her EP series.
Legendary fusion band Shakti was also nominated in the Best Global Music Album category, continuing its long-standing association with international recognition. Jazz pianist and composer Charu Suri made history by becoming the first raga-jazz artist to be nominated in the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album category.
Siddhant Bhatia, as producer, was part of a nominated global music project, adding to the list of Indian contributors acknowledged by the Recording Academy this year.
Strong Competition in Global Categories
Despite the nominations, Indian artists faced stiff competition from internationally dominant acts. In the global music categories, awards went to artists with massive worldwide reach, reflecting the competitive nature of the Grammys’ expanding global sections.
Industry observers noted that while Indian musicians continue to gain visibility, winning in these categories remains challenging due to the scale and commercial impact of competing global releases.
Grammys 2026 Highlights Beyond India
The Grammys 2026 ceremony saw major wins across mainstream categories, with Bad Bunny emerging as one of the night’s most celebrated artists, including a win for Album of the Year. Several new categories were also introduced this year, reflecting the Recording Academy’s evolving approach to genre representation.
The event featured performances and appearances from leading international artists, reinforcing the Grammys’ global appeal while spotlighting both established and emerging talent.
Growing Global Recognition Despite No Wins
Although Grammys 2026 India did not yield any awards, music industry experts believe the continued presence of Indian artists among nominees signals growing global recognition. Repeated nominations are increasingly seen as a sign of sustained international relevance rather than isolated success.
Artists and producers from India have also highlighted the importance of cross-cultural collaborations and global exposure, suggesting that future editions of the Grammys may see stronger outcomes as Indian music continues to expand its international footprint.
Looking Ahead for Indian Music on the Global Stage
The absence of wins at Grammys 2026 is expected to fuel renewed focus on international collaborations, global marketing strategies and genre experimentation among Indian musicians. With global music categories gaining prominence, Indian artists are likely to remain part of the conversation in future editions.
For now, Grammys 2026 stands as another reminder that while India’s presence on the world music stage is growing, the journey toward consistent wins at the world’s biggest music awards continues.
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