Short answer: corporate video production in India is usually priced per finished minute. In 2026, expect roughly ₹20,000–50,000 per minute for basic work (interviews, training), ₹60,000–1.5 lakh per minute for mid-range corporate and product videos, and ₹2–10 lakh and up per minute for premium brand films. A single-day shoot with a minimal crew runs about ₹25,000–50,000. What you pay tracks crew, cast, locations, gear and how much post-production the film needs.
Video price bands in India (2026)
Video is quoted per finished minute because a polished minute can take a day or a week to make. Here are the honest 2026 per-minute bands, with what each tier covers.
| Tier | Per finished minute (INR) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₹20,000 – 50,000 | Simple shoots, interviews, in-house training videos |
| Mid-range | ₹60,000 – 1.5 lakh | Corporate AVs, product videos, CSR films |
| Premium | ₹2 – 10 lakh+ | High-end brand films, industrial or cinematic storytelling |
Add a single-day shoot at ₹25,000–50,000 for minimal crew, or ₹2 lakh and up for a full set production. Professional voiceover and licensed music typically add ₹5,000–20,000.
Common video types and what they cost
| Video type | Typical 2026 cost (INR) |
|---|---|
| Corporate testimonial | ₹20,000 – 60,000 |
| 60-second animated explainer | ₹30,000 – 80,000 |
| 2-minute corporate video | ₹50,000 – 2 lakh |
| Industrial / brand film | ₹2 – 10 lakh+ |
What actually drives the price
- Crew size. A one-person shoot and a full crew (director, DOP, sound, lighting, assistants) are different films.
- Cast, locations and permits. Actors, multiple locations and permissions add real cost and time.
- Gear. Cinema cameras, lenses, gimbals, drones and lighting scale the day rate.
- Post-production. Editing, colour, sound design, motion graphics and VFX are often half the work — and the biggest quality differentiator.
- Script and creative. A strong idea and a tight script cost senior time up front and make everything after it better.
Don’t forget these
- Voiceover and music: ₹5,000–20,000 for professional VO and properly licensed tracks — never use unlicensed music on a brand video.
- Revisions: agree the number of edit rounds up front; “unlimited” usually hides an unclear brief.
- Usage: where the video will run (TV, paid ads, internal) can affect licensing for music and talent.
How to budget for your goal
- Internal or informational: basic tier, ₹20,000–50,000 a minute — get the message across cleanly.
- Marketing a product or company: mid-range, ₹60,000–1.5 lakh a minute — the tier most brands actually need.
- A flagship brand film: premium, ₹2 lakh a minute and up, where craft and story carry the brand.
If the film is part of a launch that also needs brand and web work, scoping it with one studio keeps the look consistent — see what a full-service creative studio does.
Red flags on a video quote
- A price per minute with no scope. “₹30,000 a minute” means nothing without knowing crew, locations and post — ask what’s included.
- A premium brand film promised in three days. Basic videos take 5–7 days; premium projects 2–4 weeks from script to delivery.
- No script or storyboard step. Skipping pre-production is how shoots go over budget and off-message.
- Unlicensed music. A real risk for any brand that runs the video publicly.
What video costs at Omega Studio
Omega Studio India shoots and edits out of its Bangalore studio, with crews on call in Mumbai and Delhi, and publishes its day rates rather than hiding them until a call. The right number depends on crew, locations and post — which a brief settles. See video shooting and video editing, or read how to choose a creative agency in Bangalore.
Frequently asked questions
How much does corporate video production cost in India?
Per finished minute: roughly ₹20,000–50,000 for basic work, ₹60,000–1.5 lakh for mid-range corporate and product videos, and ₹2–10 lakh and up for premium brand films.
Why is video priced per minute?
Because a finished minute can take a day or a week depending on crew, locations and post-production. Per-minute pricing normalises very different amounts of work into one comparable figure.
How much is a 2-minute corporate video?
Typically ₹50,000–2 lakh, depending on how much shooting, cast and post-production it needs.
What does a single day of shooting cost?
About ₹25,000–50,000 for a minimal crew; a full-scale set production is ₹2 lakh and up.
Do voiceover and music cost extra?
Usually yes — around ₹5,000–20,000 for professional voiceover and properly licensed music. Always budget for licensed tracks on a brand video.
How long does a corporate video take?
Basic videos take about 5–7 days; premium projects 2–4 weeks from scripting through delivery.
Want a real number for your film, not a range? Send us your brief and you’ll get a reply within 48 hours and a scoped proposal within five working days.
