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.
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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
| Niche | Long video RPM | 1 lakh views | 10 lakh views | 1 crore views |
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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
- Choose your channel niche and enter your subscribers.
- Enter how many long videos and Shorts you post a month and their average views.
- See your estimated monthly and yearly income in rupees and whether you qualify for ad revenue.