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The short answer
Podcast production in India costs about ₹500 to ₹10,000 per episode for freelance audio editing, about ₹8,000 for a crewed studio recording plus ₹13,500 to ₹50,000 for video editing per episode, and from ₹80,000 per episode for a full-service branded podcast. A weekly video podcast recorded and edited at a studio costs roughly ₹1 lakh to ₹1.25 lakh a month including GST.
Prices at each level
| Level | What you get | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance editing, entry | Noise removal and cuts | ₹500 to ₹1,500 per episode | Fueler |
| Freelance editing, mid-level | Pacing, multi-track edit, light sound design | ₹1,500 to ₹4,500 per episode | Fueler |
| Freelance editing, expert | Full mix, effects, transcripts | ₹4,500 to ₹10,000+ per episode | Fueler |
| Studio recording | Pre-lit set, three cameras, two crew, up to an hour | ₹7,999 + GST per recording | Indian Podcast Studio |
| Studio, full day | Eight hours with crew | ₹20,000 weekday, ₹24,000 weekend | Indian Podcast Studio |
| Video editing | Teaser, full episode, reels, thumbnails | ₹13,500 to ₹50,000 per episode | Indian Podcast Studio |
| Sponsored podcast | A brand partners on an existing show | From ₹30,000 per episode | Pickle Jar Media |
| Branded podcast | A show the brand owns, made end to end | From ₹80,000 per episode | Pickle Jar Media |
A sample monthly budget
A weekly video podcast, one host and one guest, recorded at a studio and edited into a full episode, a teaser, reels and thumbnails. Using Indian Podcast Studio's published prices and its ₹18,000 Builder edit:
| Item | Per episode | Four episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio recording | ₹7,999 | ₹31,996 |
| Video edit, reels and thumbnails | ₹18,000 | ₹72,000 |
| Subtotal | ₹25,999 | ₹1,03,996 |
| GST at 18% | ₹4,680 | ₹18,719 |
| Total | ₹30,679 | ₹1,22,715 |
That covers recording and editing. It does not cover the format, booking guests, writing questions, publishing or growing the show, which is the part a full-service team adds.
What moves the cost
- Audio or video. Video needs cameras, lights and a longer edit.
- Clips. Reels cut from each episode are where most new listeners come from, and each one is edit time.
- Guests. Booking senior guests takes time; some studios charge for guest management separately.
- Location. Recording at your office or an event means taking the crew and kit to you.
- Frequency. Weekly shows are often cheaper per episode on a monthly package.
If you want to earn from it instead
Sponsorship works the other way: Grynow's 2026 guide puts a host-read mid-roll on an Indian podcast at about ₹30,000 to ₹3,00,000, depending on the show.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to make a podcast in India?
From about ₹500 per episode for basic freelance audio editing to ₹80,000 or more per episode for a full-service branded podcast. A studio-recorded, edited video episode costs about ₹26,000 plus GST at published Noida studio rates.
How much does a podcast studio cost per hour in India?
Indian Podcast Studio in Noida charges ₹7,999 plus GST for a crewed recording of up to an hour, or ₹20,000 for a full weekday.
How much do podcast editors charge in India?
Freelance editors charge about ₹500 to ₹1,500 per episode at entry level, ₹1,500 to ₹4,500 mid-level, and ₹4,500 to ₹10,000 or more for full production, per Fueler's 2026 guide.
What does a branded podcast cost?
Pickle Jar Media prices branded podcasts from ₹80,000 per episode and sponsored ones from ₹30,000.
How much do podcast sponsorships cost in India?
Around ₹30,000 to ₹3,00,000 for a host-read mid-roll, per Grynow's 2026 guide.
