INX Media's music channel 9XM is on course to launch in the UK on Sky Digital imminently.

According to a source close to BizAsia.co.uk, a deal has been sought and the channel will join its flagship Hindi GEC 9X shortly.

INX Media is keeping tight-lipped and refused to comment on a date of the launch.

9XM has fast become India's leading music channels. Recently 9XM retained a massive lead over its rivals with 54 GRPs in C&S 4yrs+, followed by MTV – 19 GRPs and Channel [V] -7 GRPs.

9X is currently available free-to-air on Sky Digital EPG 828. B4U Music, ZEE Music and Music India are the only other Bollywood music channels broadcasting in the UK.

Keep it with BizAsia.co.uk for the exclusive news break.

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