X Premium plan now priced at ₹89: Benefits and subscription steps explained

Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has rolled out a special anniversary discount on its Premium subscription plan for Indian users. New subscribers can now access Premium at a dramatically reduced cost of just ₹89 for the first month, making it the most affordable pricing the platform has ever offered. Below is a detailed breakdown of the offer, eligibility, benefits, and how to activate the plan before the promotional window closes.

X Premium at Just ₹89 — Limited-Period Celebration Offer

To celebrate three years of X Premium since Musk acquired Twitter, the platform has introduced a special price drop for first-time subscribers in India. Under this offer, new users can enjoy Premium services for only ₹89 for the first month, instead of the regular ₹427 on desktop and ₹470 via mobile app billing.

This promotional price applies exclusively to users who have never paid for Premium before. Existing Premium members or those who had a previous active subscription cannot avail of the discounted rate. Once the first month ends, the pricing automatically shifts back to standard billing.

Why the Sudden Price Cut?

The reduced introductory cost appears to be part of X’s broader strategy to boost subscription numbers and encourage more creators, influencers, and daily users to shift to the paid tier. Since the feature was introduced after Musk’s takeover, subscription revenue has been a major focus for platform monetization — making discounted entry an appealing move to attract new members.

Premium vs Premium Plus: Updated Pricing

Along with the standard Premium plan, the higher-tier Premium Plus has also received an introductory discount for new users. Under the new pricing:

Users choosing Premium Plus get the added advantage of an almost ad-free experience, along with maximum algorithm reach and additional creator tools.

How to Subscribe to X Premium for ₹89

Signing up for the discounted plan is simple, but only visible to eligible first-time customers.

Step-by-step guide

1. Log into your X account on mobile or desktop.

2. Tap on Profile Icon → Premium.

3. Check if the ₹89 introductory offer is active for you.

4. Select your preferred billing method (UPI, cards, or App Store billing).

5. Confirm payment to activate your Premium subscription instantly.

Users should note that after one month, the billing will revert to the regular subscription price unless cancelled manually.

Features Offered with X Premium Subscription

The budget-friendly price doesn’t reduce the perks — the platform continues to offer a full suite of premium features aimed at creators, business users, and active audience-builders.

Key benefits include:

• Blue verification badge for your profile

• Monetization eligibility for high-engagement posts

• Ability to edit posts even after publishing

• Long-form content support up to 25,000 characters

• Increased visibility and higher reach in search results

• Bookmark folders for organized saving

• Bold + Italics formatting for text styling

• Community creation tools for niche engagement

• Video uploads with longer duration & higher resolution

• Undo post option before it publicly appears

• Access to Grok AI chatbot with higher usage limits

• Video downloads enabled for Premium accounts

While Premium users see reduced advertisements, the experience is not fully ad-free. Users who prefer a completely clean feed may upgrade to Premium Plus, which eliminates ads almost entirely.

Who Should Consider This Subscription?

The ₹89 launch-month deal makes Premium ideal for:

✔ New creators who want monetization
✔ Users aiming for verification and audience visibility
✔ Professionals who post detailed threads or reports
✔ People interested in advanced AI assistance through Grok
✔ Viewers who consume long-form video content regularly

With its rare price drop and wide feature list, the subscription becomes especially appealing for new users entering the platform's creator ecosystem.