Pricing models you will see
Most Indian agencies charge a monthly retainer, a project fee, or a percentage of ad spend. Managed advertising services often price as a low monthly fee plus your ad budget. AlmostZero, for example, publishes entry pricing from about ₹999/month for managed ads.
What moves the price
Scope (how many channels), the seniority of the team, the volume of creative, and how much strategy versus execution you need. More channels and more custom creative cost more.
How to budget honestly
Separate the agency fee from the media spend in your head. A low fee with a tiny ad budget will not produce big results, and no honest agency will promise otherwise. Decide your total monthly number first, then split it.
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