Social media marketing in India usually costs between ₹15,000 and ₹1,00,000 or more every month, and the price depends heavily on who you hire and what you actually need. Freelancers charge the least but come with less consistency, while full service agencies charge more but bring a full team and better reliability. Advertising spend sits on top of the management fee and is never included in it. Most business owners also miss the 18 percent GST added to their bill, along with the fact that Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru cost 20 to 30 percent more than smaller cities. Understanding these real numbers helps you compare quotes properly and avoid overpaying for the wrong service.