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The short answer
An Instagram Reel from an Indian creator costs roughly ₹1,000 to ₹12,000 at the nano tier (1,000 to 10,000 followers), ₹8,000 to ₹80,000 for micro creators, ₹50,000 to ₹3.5 lakh for mid-tier, ₹2 lakh to ₹12 lakh for macro and ₹6 lakh to ₹25 lakh or more for celebrities (Grynow, 2026).
A UGC video, made for your ads rather than the creator's feed, costs about ₹1,000 to ₹45,000 depending on the creator's experience, with most testimonial and unboxing videos between ₹1,500 and ₹18,000.
Creator rates by tier
| Tier | Followers | Per Instagram Reel (Grynow) | Per deliverable (upGrowth) | Typical engagement (upGrowth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nano | 1K to 10K | ₹1,000 to ₹12,000 | ₹2,000 to ₹8,000 | 6% to 12% |
| Micro | 10K to 100K | ₹8,000 to ₹80,000 | ₹8,000 to ₹80,000 | 3% to 7% |
| Mid-tier | 100K to 500K | ₹50,000 to ₹3,50,000 | ₹50,000 to ₹3.5 lakh | 1.5% to 4% |
| Macro | 500K to 2M | ₹2,00,000 to ₹12,00,000 | ₹2 lakh to ₹12 lakh | 0.8% to 2.5% |
| Celebrity or mega | 2M+ | ₹6,00,000 to ₹25,00,000+ | ₹8 lakh to ₹1 crore+ per campaign | Varies |
The two guides agree closely for micro, mid-tier and macro creators. At the nano end they differ, which is normal: a 5,000-follower creator in a niche like finance can charge several times a lifestyle creator of the same size.
Rates by platform
| Platform | Format | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| Reel | ₹1,000 to ₹25 lakh+, by tier | |
| YouTube | 60 to 90 second integration, mid-size channel | About ₹2 lakh to ₹6 lakh |
| YouTube | Dedicated video | Usually more than an integration |
| YouTube Shorts | Short video | Often close to Reel rates |
| Sponsored post, 30K to 100K followers | About ₹40,000 to ₹2,50,000 | |
| Podcasts | Host-read mid-roll | About ₹30,000 to ₹3,00,000 |
UGC video prices
UGC videos are made by creators for your ads, website or marketplace listings, and posted by you rather than by them. Prices by creator experience:
| Creator level | Per video |
|---|---|
| Beginner | ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 |
| Intermediate | ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 |
| Experienced | ₹15,000 to ₹45,000 |
| Premium or niche expert | ₹45,000+ |
And by format, from a studio that sells all three tiers:
| Format | Length | Entry | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion or model | 25 to 30 s | ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 to ₹7,500 | ₹9,500 to ₹15,000 |
| Unboxing | 30 to 40 s | ₹2,500 to ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 to ₹8,500 | ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 |
| Testimonial | 25 to 45 s | ₹3,500 to ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 to ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 to ₹18,000 |
| Lifestyle or demo | 30 to 60 s | ₹5,000 to ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 to ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 to ₹25,000 |
| How-to or tutorial | 45 to 90 s | ₹6,500 to ₹9,000 | ₹11,000 to ₹16,000 | ₹19,000 to ₹28,000 |
What moves a quote
- Usage rights. Reposting a creator's video, or running it as a paid ad, usually costs more. Agree the period and platforms in writing.
- Exclusivity. Keeping a creator from working with competitors for a period adds to the fee.
- Niche. Finance, tech and B2B creators charge more for smaller audiences, because those audiences are harder to reach.
- Deliverables. A Reel plus Stories plus a YouTube Short is priced as a bundle.
Agency fees and campaign budgets
upGrowth's 2026 guide puts agency fees at ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh per campaign, ₹1.5 lakh to ₹6 lakh a month on retainer, or 15% to 25% of creator spend, on top of what creators are paid. It sizes a consistent programme at ₹1.5 lakh to ₹25 lakh or more a month in creator fees and paid amplification, before agency fees.
Tax and disclosure
- Disclosure. ASCI requires paid and gifted collaborations to be clearly labelled.
- TDS. Section 194R applies to products creators keep, per upGrowth's guide.
- GST. Registered creators charge GST on their invoices.
Questions people ask
How much do influencers charge in India?
Roughly ₹1,000 to ₹12,000 per Reel for nano creators, ₹8,000 to ₹80,000 for micro, ₹50,000 to ₹3.5 lakh for mid-tier, ₹2 lakh to ₹12 lakh for macro, and ₹6 lakh to ₹25 lakh or more for celebrities, per Grynow's 2026 rate card.
What is the price of a UGC video in India?
About ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 from a beginner, ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 from an intermediate creator and ₹15,000 to ₹45,000 from an experienced one. Testimonial videos typically cost ₹3,500 to ₹18,000 depending on tier.
How much does a YouTube integration cost in India?
Around ₹2 lakh to ₹6 lakh for a 60 to 90 second integration on a mid-size channel, per Grynow; dedicated videos cost more.
How much do influencer agencies charge?
₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh per campaign, ₹1.5 lakh to ₹6 lakh a month on retainer, or 15% to 25% of creator spend, per upGrowth's 2026 guide.
What is the difference between UGC and influencer marketing?
Influencer posts go out on the creator's own channels to their followers. UGC is content a creator makes for you to post or run as ads; you pay for the video, not for their audience.
