How YouTube creators added over ₹18,000 crore to India’s economy
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YouTube’s latest India Impact Report, based on Oxford Economics research, estimates its creative ecosystem contributed over ₹18,000 crore to India’s GDP in 2025 and supported more than 9.6 lakh full-time equivalent jobs. Over 2 lakh Indian channels earned money for the first time in the past year, while channels generating six-figure annual revenue grew by over 30%. Indian content also has a global audience, with more than 15% of watch time coming from overseas viewers. #youtubecreators #indianeconomy #gdp Important Playlists National News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YXb9Oh62yur4MRCdRLL6gCt Business News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YVXM88oXiuA1JMLZtODGP1y World News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YW0Swy6-R3i50F5FbtDRiEe BS Decoded: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YWYuC7DEL8Lxl-rhiElowEE Want access to Business Standard’s premium insights? Join our exclusive LinkedIn communities and connect with top v
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