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Calculating the ROI of Your AI Chatbot: A Complete Guide
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Rahul Varma
April 20, 2026
5 min read

Is an AI chatbot worth the investment? Let's break down the numbers for a typical SME in India.
Cost Savings
The average support ticket costs between $5 to $15 when handled by a human. An AI chatbot can resolve these for cents. If your business handles 1,000 queries a month, you could be saving over $5,000 monthly.
Lead Generation ROI
Beyond support, chatbots are powerful lead magnets. By engaging visitors 24/7, businesses using Nimmi AI report a 35% increase in qualified leads compared to static contact forms.
Customer Lifetime Value
Better support leads to higher retention. A chatbot that solves a customer's problem in seconds increases trust and repeat purchases.