WHAT DOES A
CREATIVE AGENCY DO?

Services, costs & timelines in India — updated August 2026

A creative agency plans and produces everything a brand needs to be seen and remembered: brand identity, social media ad creatives, campaign design, websites and marketing content. In India in 2026, this work ranges from ₹1,500 for a single ad creative to ₹5,00,000+ for a full brand build. Here is what each service involves, what it costs, and how long it takes.

  • Single static ad creative: ₹1,500–₹5,000 · delivered in 2–4 days
  • Brand identity: ₹50,000–₹5,00,000+ · 2–10 weeks
  • Business website: ₹25,000–₹3,00,000+ · 3–6 weeks
  • Social media retainer: ₹15,000–₹60,000/month for 12–20 creatives

What services does a creative agency offer?

Most full-service creative agencies in India, including HAEROX, cover five areas:

  • Brand strategy & identity — positioning, naming direction, logo systems, brand guidelines
  • Creative design — social media ad creatives, campaign visuals, packaging, print
  • Web development — business websites, landing pages, e-commerce stores
  • Digital marketing — content calendars, ad campaigns, platform management
  • E-commerce — online store setup, product presentation, conversion design

How much do agency services cost in India in 2026?

Realistic market ranges for professional (non-freelancer) work:

  • Ad creatives: ₹1,500–₹5,000 per static creative; video ads ₹8,000–₹50,000 depending on length and production
  • Brand identity: ₹50,000–₹1,50,000 boutique; ₹1,50,000–₹5,00,000+ strategy-led with packaging
  • Websites: ₹25,000–₹80,000 for a business site; ₹1,00,000–₹3,00,000+ for e-commerce
  • Monthly retainers: ₹15,000–₹60,000 for social media; ₹40,000–₹1,50,000+ including paid ads management

Metro agencies (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru) typically quote 30–50% higher than agencies based in NCR towns like Sonipat or Gurugram's periphery for comparable quality — one reason businesses increasingly work with agencies outside city centres.

How long does each service take?

  • Ad creative set (5–10 designs): 3–7 days
  • Brand identity: 2–4 weeks focused; 6–10 weeks with packaging and launch assets
  • Business website: 3–6 weeks including content and revisions
  • Campaign (concept to launch): 1–3 weeks

The biggest cause of delay is not the agency — it is slow client feedback. Agree on a revision schedule upfront: HAEROX, for example, works on 24-hour feedback cycles for ad creatives, which is how campaign series like Pandit Motors' festive campaigns ship on time.

Creative agency vs digital marketing agency — what's the difference?

A creative agency makes the assets: identity, creatives, videos, websites. A digital marketing agency distributes them: runs ads, manages platforms, optimises spend. Working with one agency for both — increasingly common in 2026 — keeps the message consistent and removes the "designer vs marketer" blame game when a campaign underperforms.

Common questions

What is the difference between a creative agency and a digital marketing agency?

A creative agency makes the assets — branding, ad creatives, websites. A digital marketing agency runs campaigns with those assets. Many agencies, including HAEROX, do both under one roof.

How much do social media ad creatives cost in India?

₹1,500–₹5,000 per static creative from professionals. Monthly retainers covering 12–20 creatives with strategy run ₹15,000–₹60,000 depending on volume and video content.

Do small businesses need a creative agency?

When inconsistent design starts costing sales, yes. Start small: a proper logo, a social media template set and 10–15 ad creatives cover most early-stage needs without a big retainer.

How do agencies charge — retainer or per project?

One-time work (identity, website) is per project with milestones. Ongoing work (social media, marketing) is a monthly retainer. Get the model in writing before starting.

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