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What does AI automation cost in India? Honest numbers for small businesses.

By Jyotirmoy Saha, Teknesya · Published · Updated

Short answer

For most small businesses in India, AI automation costs between a few thousand rupees a month for a single task and a one-time setup fee for bigger workflows. A simple WhatsApp auto-reply setup is the cheapest place to start. Full multi-task automation costs more upfront but usually saves the most. Below is a clear breakdown by what you actually want to automate.

What affects the price

Four things move the cost up or down: how many tasks you want to automate, how many of your existing tools (WhatsApp, Tally, your CRM) need to be connected, how custom the answers or rules need to be, and how much ongoing support you want.

  • Number of tasks. One task is cheap. Five tasks linked together is more work, so it costs more.
  • Tools involved. A standalone WhatsApp bot is simpler than one that also writes into Tally, Zoho, or Google Sheets.
  • How custom. A generic FAQ bot is quick. A bot that knows your prices, slabs, or warranty rules takes longer.
  • Ongoing support. A monthly support plan costs more than a one-time handover, but most owners prefer it.

Pricing by use case

These are real bands we quote in 2026, not made-up numbers. Treat them as starting prices, the final quote depends on the four factors above. We share the exact number for your case after a free 30-minute call.

AI automation pricing by use case for Indian small businesses
What you want to automateRoughly what it costsWhat's includedBest for
WhatsApp auto-replies / simple chatbotFrom ₹3,000 to ₹8,000 / monthSetup of one WhatsApp number, ready answers for your top FAQs, simple lead capture, and monthly tweaks.Shops, clinics, travel agents, and anyone drowning in repeat WhatsApp questions.
Automated data entry (one process)From ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 setupPulling data from emails, PDFs or forms into your spreadsheet or CRM. Includes one round of training the system on your data.Accounts teams, dispatch teams, anyone copy-pasting the same fields every day.
Lead follow-up automationFrom ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 setupAuto-replies to new leads, scheduled WhatsApp or email reminders, lead scoring, and a simple dashboard.Real estate, education, B2B services, anyone who loses leads because nobody followed up.
Full multi-task workflow (custom)₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000 one-time + monthly supportConnecting two or more systems (e.g. WhatsApp + CRM + accounts), several automated steps, custom dashboards, and a 90-day handover plan.Growing SMEs that want one cleaner end-to-end flow instead of stitched tools.
AI Readiness assessmentFreeA 5-minute online check that scores your business and tells you the top 3 places AI will save you money.Anyone unsure where to start.

Prices in INR, exclusive of taxes. Bands are starting points, not final quotes.

Why we are upfront about price

Most agencies hide pricing because every project becomes a back-and-forth. We think small business owners deserve a clear number to plan around. The bands above are what we actually charge, with a small range for how custom your case is. If a project will not pay for itself in your business, we will tell you before you spend anything.

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Frequently asked questions

Real questions we get from small business owners about AI automation pricing in India.

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