Understanding YouTube Income in India
YouTube has become a massive source of income for creators in India. But how exactly does the money work? It's not about how many subscribers you have; it's about how many views you get and where those viewers are from.
What is RPM?
RPM (Revenue Per Mille) stands for "Revenue per 1,000 views". This is the metric YouTube uses to pay you. In India, RPM varies heavily based on your content category (Niche):
- Tech & Finance: High RPM (₹80 - ₹200+)
- Vlogs & Entertainment: Medium RPM (₹30 - ₹70)
- Shorts: Very Low RPM (₹0.5 - ₹5)
How to Increase Your Earnings?
To make more money, you don't always need more views. You can focus on creating content for high-paying niches like finance, trading, or software reviews. Additionally, targeting audiences in Tier-1 countries like the USA or UK can increase your RPM by 10x compared to Indian views.
Use this calculator to plan your content strategy. Enter a realistic daily view count and check how much you could potentially earn in a month!