By Editor Music is among the best and most special things that connect India in many ways and no matter which type of music you love, thankfully, India’s music scene is diverse enough for you to be able to find a favorite artist. And sure enough, some artists, aka singers, are much more famous than others, mainly because of the genre they’re in, the voice they have, and things like that. Alright, so without stretching this thing any further, let’s get on with the list of the Top 10 most renowned and popular Singers in India 2026.
1. Arijit Singh
Without a single doubt, Arijit Singh is the name that arguably doesn’t need any introduction and hence, has been placed first in this list and as a music lover in India, you already know why. We’re pretty much sure that even in 2026, no other singer can match the success that Arijit has in the Indian music industry. His voice has become the hallmark of Bollywood if we think of romantic ballads and soulful melodies only. And just as a matter of fact, well, he is said to charge ₹8 to ₹15 lakh per song and make up to ₹1.5 crore per live concert.
2. Shreya Ghoshal
And then, coming in at in second place, Shreya Ghoshal remains among the most famous and successful female singers for many years, especially in 2026. The factor that distinguishes her is the flawless performance of her songs in a multitude of languages, but yes, in our view, her emotions and voice clarity always remain perfect. Another thing that goes into her favour is the fact that, besides multiple National Awards and numerous chartbusters to her credit, she continues to be one of the most revered and dependable expressions in Indian music.
3. Armaan Malik
When Armaan Malik was at his peak in the music industry of India, he was probably among the youngest singers to achieve that much popularity in India. And yes, he actually was the youngest-ever judge on The Voice India show as well. His melodious voice is the very reason why he also became the First Indian singer featured on the Times Square billboard. And other than that, just listen to any of his songs, and you’ll know why he is ranked so high in this list.
4. Jubin Nautiyal
Coming in fourth place on this list is Jubin Nautiyal, who is among the most popular contemporary singers. It’s his soulful voice that makes him unique and that’s why he is super famous among the youth of India. And not a single doubt in the fact that over the years, Jubin has released numerous hit singles that rule the streaming charts every year. He gets a fee of about ₹10 to ₹15 lakh per song and also makes nearly ₹25 lakh per live concert, by the way.
5. Neha Kakkar
While some don’t want to see her on this list, but it is a reality that her popularity is growing super fast in India. Though one thing to note here and admire is that the journey of this energetic singer has been quite inspiring, from performing on reality shows to becoming one of the leading Bollywood playback singers in the industry. She commands roughly a fee of ₹10 to ₹20 lakh per song and makes about ₹30 lakh per live show.
6. Sonu Nigam
And then, number six on our list is Sonu Nigam, an artist who is pretty much known for that raw talent and versatility overall, and that’s what has kept him relevant for years. Over the 30 plus years of his career, Sonu has lent his voice to different languages and given some of the most unforgettable songs in Bollywood, not a single doubt in that.
7. Honey Singh
At number seven is Yo Yo Honey Singh, a name that totally transformed the Indian music scene. He’s the one who popularized pop music in the country, and yes, Honey Singh, famous for his distinctive rap style and party anthems, is still one of the highest-paid artists in India. Even to this day, he charges about ₹70 lakh for each song and makes almost ₹20 lakh per live show. After several viral hits and a strong comeback lately, Honey Singh is still ruling the pop and rap music world.
8. Sunidhi Chauhan
Talking about one more female singer, well, Sunidhi Chauhan is ranked eighth, and she is undoubtedly one of the most powerful female voices in the country. She is known for her high-octane performances and vocal prowess, and her discography includes hit songs in various genres. Sunidhi commands as much as ₹15 to ₹25 lakh per song and also makes a lot of money from stage performances.
9. Palak Muchhal
Palak Muchhal had to be the most admired and well-respected singer in this list because of not just her mesmerising voice, but the humanitarian work she does outside of her music career, you know, just to help out a lot of people, those who are in need. Like, initially, she began singing as a means to finance heart surgeries for children, which made her path quite exceptional.
10. Tulsi Kumar
Oh, and closing the list at number ten is Tulsi Kumar, one of the most successful female singers and music entrepreneurs in India, we must say. Coming from a musical background, she has built her own identity through consistent hits and independent music. You know, along with singing, she plays an important role in her family’s music business, so that’s there too.
Conclusion
That should do it. See, we could just keep on going with this list since music is among the most favorite topics of us Indians, but for the sake of keeping it a short list, let’s end it with only these ten famous singers in India as of 2026.