Automation
ROI Calculator

The calculator uses industry-standard formulas derived from real automation project data. Actual results vary based on process complexity, integration difficulty, change management, and ongoing maintenance costs. Use these figures as a directional range for business case building, not a precise guarantee. Social Stardom can provide a detailed project-specific estimate after a discovery call.

Investment ranges are estimated based on scale and scope: small RPA projects (1-3 processes) typically run Rs. 2-8 lakhs in India. Mid-scale AI agent deployments with multiple integrations run Rs. 15-40 lakhs. Enterprise-wide automation programs can be Rs. 50 lakhs and above. The ranges shown are indicative starting points.

Use whichever currency your salary data is in. Both are supported. For Indian teams, INR gives the most accurate local picture. If you are building a business case for global stakeholders, USD may be more useful for the presentation layer.

McKinsey research suggests 60-70% of occupations have at least 30% of activities that are automatable with current technology. For highly repetitive, rule-based work like data entry or invoice processing, 80-90% is achievable. For knowledge work with judgment calls, 30-50% is more realistic. The slider default of 50% is a conservative starting point for most office environments.

In most enterprise deployments we work on, automation handles repetitive tasks while people shift to higher-value work: analysis, client relationships, strategic decisions. The ROI calculation reflects cost savings from time reclaimed. The healthiest implementations redirect that capacity to growth activities rather than headcount cuts. We strongly advise framing automation as augmentation, not replacement, for change management success.