Update: Nokia is going to launch Nokia Music Store in India on the 18th of December, and the commercial launch is expected in the first quarter of 2009, as we had reported earlier. Nokia has tied up with the Indian Music Industry association IMI, Hungama Mobile, and Universal Music in India, which D. Shivkumar, MD of Nokia India said covers over 90% of the music available. Original story: We'd reported a few weeks ago that Nokia is planning to launch its Music Store in India. At a press conference taking place in Delhi right now, Anssi Vanjoki, EVP of Nokia has announced the launch of the beta version of Nokia Music Store. In that context, Nokia has also announced a partnership with the Indian Music Industry association - IMI, and will be talking about content partnerships. We're going to update this post live, so watch this space. Update 1: Anssi Vanjoki, EVP of Nokia: People expect that the services that are brought to them are complete solutions - all need to be available via mobile and laptop and desktop. In India, most people will have their first experience of the Internet through the mobile phone. The next generation web does not neccesitate the personal computer. Other forms of computers are not so important anymore. Maps on Ovi: everything free of charge, and available on the mobile Update 2: D. Shivkumar, MD of Nokia India: people want affordable devices and music everywhere. Music is about downloading, sharing creating playlists, experiencing enhancement via Accessories.…
