Business process automation cost in India (2026)
Short answer: single workflows start around ₹10,000–₹12,000, WhatsApp automation at ₹15,000, and a custom workflow builder at ₹35,000.
Common automations
- Email Automation — from ₹12,000 per workflow, about 3 days
- WhatsApp Automation — from ₹15,000 per project, about 4 days
- Appointment Scheduling Automation — from ₹12,000 per workflow, about 2-3 days
- Invoice Generation Automation — from ₹18,000 per workflow, about 3-5 days
- Order Processing Automation — from ₹20,000 per workflow, about 4-6 days
- Zapier/Make Workflows — from ₹15,000 per workflow, about 3 days
Bigger builds
- HR Onboarding Automation — from ₹25,000 per workflow, about 5-7 days
- Custom Workflow Builder — from ₹35,000 per project, about 7-12 days
- Data Scraping & Extraction Bot — from ₹20,000 per project, about 4-7 days
What changes the price
- Number of systems connected: each app in the workflow adds integration work.
- Rules and exceptions: more branching logic means more testing.
- Volume and reliability needs: high-volume or business-critical flows need monitoring.
Which to automate first
Pick tasks that are frequent, rule-based and repetitive, then estimate payback with this ROI method.
FAQ
How long does a workflow take?
Single workflows are listed at two to six days; larger builds take longer.
Is GST included?
No. Prices exclude 18% GST.
Prices are indicative starting points in INR from the StackFox catalogue and exclude 18% GST. Final cost depends on scope.
Get a price for your project
Add the services you need in the Build & Price tool to see a running total, or use the project estimator.