How much does SEO cost in India? (2026)
SEO in India typically costs ₹25,000–₹50,000 a month for a basic scope and ₹50,000–₹1.5 lakh a month in competitive markets, according to published Indian pricing guides. Local SEO for a single location usually sits at the lower end.
Published price ranges
| Scope | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SEO, basic scope | ₹25,000 – ₹50,000 / month | Digihify |
| SEO, competitive markets | ₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 / month | Digihify |
Ranges published by the sources named, checked October 2026. They are market ranges, not BRANDSWOT Consultancy prices. Sources: Digihify.
What a monthly SEO fee should cover
Technical fixes, new or improved pages, Google Business Profile work, links and mentions from trusted sites, and monthly reporting on rankings, traffic and enquiries.
Is SEO worth it?
For most businesses that customers search for, yes. SEO compounds: pages that rank keep bringing enquiries without paying per click. It takes months, so it works best alongside ads in the first phase.
Red flags
Guaranteed #1 rankings, hundreds of cheap backlinks, no access to your own Search Console data, and reports without enquiries or revenue.