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How much does digital marketing cost in India in 2026?

Short answer

In India, digital marketing is usually priced as a monthly management fee plus ad spend paid directly to the platforms. Management fees depend on scope, number of channels and seniority. My own current prices for every service are published openly on the pricing page, in INR and USD, so you can compare like for like.

Two separate costs

Management fee: paid to the freelancer or agency. Ad spend: paid directly to Meta or Google. Keep them separate so you always own your ad accounts.

What drives the price

Price rises with the number of channels, campaign complexity, creative volume, reporting depth and the seniority of the person doing the work.

Watch for hidden costs

Ask whether creative production, landing pages, tracking setup and tools are included, and whether there is a minimum contract term.

See real prices

Instead of estimating, see the published monthly and quarterly plans on the pricing page — every plan lists what's included and what isn't.

Frequently asked questions

Is percentage-of-spend pricing fair?

It works well at higher spend levels. At smaller budgets a flat fee tied to scope is usually simpler — my Scale plan offers either option.

Do prices include GST?

My published prices are shown plus GST where applicable.

Sources and evidence

Shantanu Tyagi

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Freelance Performance Marketing & AI Automation Consultant

  • 6+ years in performance marketing; ₹1.2Cr+ ad spend managed at 4.6x blended ROAS
  • Former Digital Marketing Manager at Vidyavriti, leading a 7-member team
  • B.Tech Civil Engineering + MBA Marketing & Finance, Gautam Buddha University

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