YouTube Income Calculator India (₹)

Estimate your YouTube channel's monthly and yearly income in India - from long videos and Shorts together - in rupees, by niche. Also checks if you're eligible for the YouTube Partner Program. Free, no sign-up.

Long videos: ₹25–₹150 per 1,000 views Shorts: ₹5–₹60 per 1,000 views Data updated: October 2026
Priced at typical Indian sponsorship rates for your subscriber count.
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    Watch hours are estimated from this month's long-video views × average watch time × 12. Check exact numbers in YouTube Studio → Earn.

    YouTube income in India by niche

    NicheLong video RPM1 lakh views10 lakh views1 crore views
    Estimates use typical Indian RPMs (what creators receive per 1,000 views after YouTube's share). Your real income depends on audience country, video length, season and advertiser demand. Brand deals often earn more than ads for Indian creators.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does YouTube pay for 1 lakh views in India?

    For long videos, 1 lakh views usually earn about ₹2,500 to ₹15,000 in India, depending on the niche. Finance, tech and education pay the most; entertainment and comedy the least. Shorts pay much less - about ₹500 to ₹3,000 for 1 lakh views.

    How much does a YouTuber with 1 lakh subscribers earn in India?

    It depends on views, not subscribers. A channel with 1 lakh subscribers that gets 5 lakh long-video views a month typically earns ₹12,500 to ₹75,000 a month from ads, plus brand deals. Enter your own numbers above for an estimate.

    When does YouTube start paying?

    You need to join the YouTube Partner Program: 1,000 subscribers plus either 4,000 public watch hours in 12 months or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days for ad revenue. A lower fan-funding tier (500 subscribers) unlocks memberships and Super Thanks but not ads.

    When does YouTube pay Indian creators?

    Through Google AdSense, once your balance reaches US$100, around the 21st to 26th of the following month, directly to your Indian bank account.

    Sources: YouTube Shorts monetization India 2026 - IdentityKit · YouTube CPM in India 2026 - upGrowth · YouTube Shorts RPM India 2026 - StoryK · YouTube Partner Program overview - YouTube Help

    Related: YouTube Shorts Earning Calculator · YouTube money for 1 lakh views in India

    Estimate your YouTube channel income in India - monthly and yearly, from long videos and Shorts - and check YouTube Partner Program eligibility.

    How to use the YouTube income calculator

    1. Choose your channel niche and enter your subscribers.
    2. Enter how many long videos and Shorts you post a month and their average views.
    3. See your estimated monthly and yearly income in rupees and whether you qualify for ad revenue.