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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Venture Capital & Investment in India

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Cost Per Purchase for Venture Capital & Investment in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for the Venture Capital & Investment industry in India compared to the global trend; it is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • No selected data points are available for India in the specified period, so direct comparison to the global baseline is not possible. The global time series is summarized for context.
  • Globally, cost-per-purchase averaged 47.82 over the last 12 months, peaking in February 2025 (53.89) and bottoming in September 2025 (32.29), with a -30.8% change from October 2024 to September 2025.
  • Volatility was moderate on average (≈3.25 month-to-month), with a sharp dip in September 2025 (-13.40 month-to-month). Costs typically rose in late Q4 and Q1, then eased through summer.

Framing and scope

This report covers Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks for the Venture Capital & Investment industry and target country India, compared to the global baseline. Because the selected dataset for India contains no monthly observations in the period provided, we cannot calculate India-specific averages, highs/lows, or relative “above/below market” positioning. The global series is included to anchor expectations.

Selected segment (India) highlights

  • Data availability: No monthly values were provided for India during the period. As a result, averages, highs/lows, volatility, and month-to-month changes for India cannot be calculated from this dataset.

Global baseline overview (context)

  • Average across the period: 47.82
  • High: 53.89 in February 2025
  • Low: 32.29 in September 2025
  • Range: 21.60 between the high and low
  • First to last month change: from 46.67 (Oct 2024) to 32.29 (Sep 2025), a -30.8% decline
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change ≈ 3.25; largest single-month move was a -13.40 drop in September 2025
  • Directionality: 3 months registered increases (Dec, Jan, Feb) versus 8 with declines, indicating a generally easing cost environment after Q1

Seasonal patterns

  • Q4 holiday lift: Costs increased into December 2024 (+8.34 vs. November), aligning with typical Q4 pressure.
  • Q1 peak: January and February 2025 remained elevated, with February marking the period’s high.
  • Mid-year cooling: From March through August, costs trended down modestly.
  • Late-Q3 dip: September 2025 showed a pronounced drop to the period low.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Because the selected data for India is not available for the period, we cannot determine whether India’s cost-per-purchase was above market, below average, or in line with overall trends. The global baseline indicates elevated costs around late Q4 and Q1, followed by a broad decline into late Q3.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in the Venture Capital & Investment industry and India helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Venture Capital & Investment industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. 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. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

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.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

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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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

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.

What's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.