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June 2025 - June 2026
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The headline: India’s click-through-rate (CTR) for all industries ran well below the global benchmark but with pronounced momentum swings — a deep summer trough, a sharp rebound into October, then choppy but higher readings into spring. This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for All industries in India compared to the global benchmark.
India’s CTR averaged about 1.13% across the 12‑month window (June 2025–May 2026), starting at 0.78% in June 2025 and finishing at 1.60% in May 2026 — a rise of roughly +106% from start to finish. The low point was 0.55% in August 2025; the high was 1.86% in October 2025. By contrast, the global (baseline) median averaged roughly 2.00% over the same period, with a tighter range between 1.78% and 2.18%.
Month-to-month movement in India was notable: a modest June–July uptick, a sharp drop into August (−35% month over month), a strong rebound into September and an outsized October peak, then a pullback in November and a volatile set of months through spring. Absolute month-to-month swings averaged about 0.34 percentage points in India — large relative moves that framed the year's narrative.
Rhythm in the series shows a summer softness followed by a pronounced autumn lift. August was the softest month, and October produced the standout spike where India nearly matched global CTRs. Typical seasonal behavior appears: weaker mid-year engagement, an autumn surge, and mixed performance through Q4 into early Q1 before another uplift in April–May. The pattern reads as episodic: short troughs followed by rapid recoveries rather than a smooth trend.
Across the year India trailed the global benchmark by a wide margin on average — India’s 1.13% versus the global 1.99% (about 43% lower). The gap varied dramatically month to month: at its narrowest in October India was roughly 5% below the global level, while at its widest in August India was about 71% below. The global baseline showed a steadier climb (≈+17% from June to May) and far smaller monthly swings (average absolute change ≈0.065 points), making India roughly five times more volatile in month-to-month CTR movement.
Understanding these differences clarifies where CTR performance diverged: India exhibited higher amplitude in seasonal moves and a few concentrated spikes (notably October) that closed the gap, but most months remained materially below the global median.
Understanding Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks for all industries in India helps advertisers evaluate engagement trends and compare performance to global patterns, offering a clear view of CTR performance, CPC trends, and CPM analysis within a country-specific ad costs context.
Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs
Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. For campaigns targeting India, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. Why we use median instead of average We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.
We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.
Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.
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October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)
CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.
CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.
The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.
Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.
Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.
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