GST
18% on most Indian quotes. ₹25,000 of calling becomes ₹29,500 on the invoice; registered businesses can usually claim it back.
PRICE GUIDE 2026 Start from your budget
Compare AI calling rates in India: the 2026 price guide
Most businesses do not start with a rate. They start with a budget: ₹10,000 to test, ₹25,000 for steady follow-ups, ₹50,000 or ₹1 lakh to replace a calling team. This guide shows what each budget buys at the rates Indian businesses are quoted, what GST and the extras add, and how AI calling compares with hiring telecallers.
- What ₹10k to ₹1 lakh buys
- Monthly budget estimator
- AI vs telecaller cost
₹10k–₹1LMonthly budgets compared
₹3–₹6Most common Indian rate per minute
18%GST on top
₹38,500+A telecaller a month, tier-2
By budget
What each monthly budget buys in minutes
Minutes of talk before GST, at three rates from the Indian range. With per-second billing, minutes of talk are roughly the minutes you pay for.
| At ₹4 a minute | At ₹8 a minute | At ₹12 a minute | Usually suits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | 2,500 | 1,250 | 833 | Testing one campaign on your own leads |
| ₹25,000 | 6,250 | 3,125 | 2,083 | A small business following up every enquiry |
| ₹50,000 | 12,500 | 6,250 | 4,167 | A growing team running several campaigns |
| ₹1,00,000 | 25,000 | 12,500 | 8,333 | Replacing or backing up a calling team |
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Minutes into calls
Turning minutes into conversations
Minutes only matter for what they buy. If an answered call averages one minute of talk, 3,125 minutes is about 3,000 conversations. With a typical 40% pick-up rate, that means calling around 7,500 numbers.
Short reminder calls stretch a budget further; two-minute qualification calls use it faster. A ₹25,000 budget can cover a month of appointment reminders for a busy clinic, or a focused admission campaign for one intake.
Use the estimator below with your own list size, pick-up rate and call length to see the bill with GST.
Budget estimator
Estimate your monthly bill
Start from the numbers you want to call. The estimator shows connected calls, minutes and the bill with GST at any rate.
Example values for a small campaign. Change them to match yours.
Estimated monthly bill₹0
Billed per second, so each call costs only its real talk time. Use your own connect rate: fresh enquiries connect far more often than old lists.
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Rupees or dollars
Rupee-priced vs dollar-priced AI calling
| Priced in rupees | Priced in US dollars | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical rate | ₹2 to ₹8 a minute for self-serve; managed services mid-range | ₹7 to ₹30 a minute once every part is added |
| Budget certainty | Fixed in rupees | Moves with the exchange rate |
| Phone line and numbers | Often arranged | Often a separate telecom bill |
| GST | 18% on a GST invoice | 18% still applies in India |
| Support hours | Indian business hours | Often other time zones |
Add to your budget
What to add on top of the minutes
Numbers
₹250 to ₹2,000 a month per calling number where it is charged separately.
Telecom registration
DLT registration for commercial calls, about ₹5,900 to ₹7,500 one-time per industry guides.
Languages
Some providers add ₹1 to ₹3 a minute for regional languages. Troika includes 9 at the same rate.
Setup
From free to lakhs. At Troika, setup is free.
Platform fees
₹2,000 to ₹50,000 a month on some plans. Divide it by your minutes to see what it adds per minute.
AI vs telecallers
The same budget spent on telecallers
Industry estimates for 2026, fully loaded: salary, supervision, seat, phone, software, rent, training, incentives and replacing staff who leave.
| Metro city | Tier-2 city | |
|---|---|---|
| One telecaller a month | ₹57,000 to ₹64,000 | ₹38,500 to ₹45,000 |
| Dials a day | 75 to 110 | 75 to 110 |
| Cost per resolved contact | ₹40 to ₹120 | ₹40 to ₹120 |
| AI calling, cost per resolved contact | About ₹11 to ₹29 | About ₹11 to ₹29 |
Planning
Plan your first month's AI calling budget
- Start small, on fresh leadsTest one campaign before you commit a large budget.
- Use per-second billingSo your budget buys talk time, not rounding.
- Avoid fixed monthly fees at firstThey weigh most when volumes are small.
- Check credit validityPlan recharges around your campaigns so credits do not lapse.
- Measure cost per lead weeklyRaise the budget only when the cost per lead works.
Compare further
Two more ways to compare AI calling rates
See rates by provider type with a real-rate calculator, or read the full India report with GST, telecom rules and a budget estimator on faq.troikatech.in:
Hear it
What your budget buys, in real calls
🏢 Real EstateOutbound
Site Visit · Hindi
Offers a site visit and confirms the slot.
0:42
🎓 EducationOutbound
Lead Qualification · English
Checks eligibility and interest on an admissions call.
0:58
🏦 BFSIInbound
Follow Up · English
Answers a finance enquiry and logs the request.
1:07
🎪 EventsOutbound
Invitation · English
Invites a business to the trade show and confirms attendance.
1:09
About Troika
Troika, the AI calling company behind this page
Who we are
Troika Tech Services is an AI calling company founded in 2012, with its team in Mira Road East. Businesses across the country know us as an AI calling company in India that sets up and runs the calls for them, not just a software login.
In Mumbai
As an AI calling company in Mumbai, we meet clients in person, write and test scripts with them and stay on call after launch. See how our AI calling agents in Mumbai work for local businesses.
What we build
Our AI calling agents call leads, answer incoming calls, qualify, book visits and transfer hot leads. They are part of a wider set of AI agents for chat and follow-ups.
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FAQ
AI calling prices in India: 2026 questions
01How much should I budget for AI calling in India?
Many businesses test with ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 a month before GST, then scale once the cost per lead works. Use the estimator on this page with your own numbers.
02How many minutes does ₹25,000 buy?
At ₹4 a minute, 6,250 minutes; at ₹8, 3,125; at ₹12, about 2,083, before GST.
03What are AI calling rates in India in 2026?
From about ₹2 a minute on self-serve platforms to about ₹30 on premium global setups, with ₹3 to ₹6 the most common Indian range.
04Is GST extra on AI calling?
Usually, yes: 18%. ₹25,000 of calling becomes ₹29,500 on the invoice.
05Is it better to pay in rupees or dollars?
Rupee pricing keeps your budget fixed; dollar pricing moves with the exchange rate and often adds the phone line separately.
06Is AI calling cheaper than hiring a telecaller?
For first calls, reminders and follow-ups, usually. A telecaller costs about ₹38,500 to ₹64,000 a month fully loaded, depending on the city.
07What does Troika include in its AI calling?
Per-second billing from a prepaid wallet, free setup, 9 Indian languages, live transfer, recordings and reports. GST is extra.
08Where can I compare AI calling rates in more detail?
See the India rate report and the real-rate calculator.
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