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Creator Tips6 min read1 June 2025

How Much Should You Charge for a Sponsored Post in India?

Data-backed creator rates across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok in India.

Creator rate benchmarks in India (2025)

Rates vary by platform, tier, niche, and content format. Here's what the market looks like.

Instagram rates

TierReelStatic PostStory
Nano (1K–10K)₹3K–₹8K₹1.5K–₹4K₹500–₹1.5K
Micro (10K–100K)₹8K–₹40K₹4K–₹20K₹1.5K–₹8K
Mid-tier (100K–500K)₹40K–₹2L₹20K–₹1L₹8K–₹40K

YouTube rates

TierDedicated videoIntegration (30s)YouTube Shorts
Micro (10K–100K)₹15K–₹60K₹8K–₹30K₹3K–₹15K
Mid-tier (100K–500K)₹60K–₹3L₹30K–₹1.5L₹15K–₹60K

Niche multipliers

Finance & Tech creators command 1.5–2x base rate (high-value audience).

Beauty & Lifestyle is baseline.

F&B & Fitness is 0.8–1.0x (high supply, more competition).

How to negotiate

  • Use your ER, not just follower count. A 50K-follower creator with 8% ER is worth more than a 200K creator with 1.5% ER.
  • Bundle formats — offer Reel + Story together at a discount to increase conversion chances for the brand.
  • Usage rights add 20–50% to your rate. If they want to run your content as ads, charge accordingly.
  • Use our free rate calculator to get a personalised estimate based on your stats.

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