IMI International Top 20 Singles

This article is about the international song chart. For the song chart concerning India, see Billboard India Songs.

The IMI International Top 20 Singles is a weekly record chart in India for international singles, published by the Indian Music Industry (IMI) and supported by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). Launched on 21 June 2021, it is the first official music industry recognised record chart in India. The chart is reviewed by the IMI Charts committee, comprising representatives from Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Times Music, and Warner Music Group.[1] The chart is formulated by BMAT Music Innovators using streaming data from Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify.[2]

The weekly tracking period is from Friday to Thursday, with the chart published the following Monday. "Butter" by BTS was the first number-one song on the chart's inaugural issue dated 21 June 2021.[3] The current number-one on the chart, as of the issue dated 16 September 2024, is "Big Dawgs" by Hanumankind and Kalmi.[4]

  1. ^ Juyal, Shreya (23 June 2021). "Indian Music Industry debuts first-ever International Top 20 Singles Chart". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  2. ^ Stassen, Murray (22 June 2021). "Indian Music Industry launches country's first International Top 20 Singles Chart based on streaming data". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  3. ^ Yadav, Monica (21 June 2021). "BTS' record-breaking single 'Butter' soars atop on India's first official international singles chart". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  4. ^ "IMI International Top 20 Singles for week ending 16th September 2024 | Week 37 of 52". IMIcharts.com. Retrieved 16 September 2024.