How to Start a Podcast in India (2025) | Step-by-Step Guide

Want to start your own podcast in India? Learn how to start a video podcast from day one — setup, gear, titles, thumbnails, editing, and strategy to grow on YouTube.

10/29/20251 min read

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Step 1: Choose Your Topic and Format (That’s Watchable)

Don’t just pick what you want to talk about — pick what people want to watch.
The easiest way to know that? Study YouTube.

Examples:

  • People love real conversations — relatable, raw, emotional.

  • They’re drawn to curiosity-driven titles like:

    • “Why Most People Fail Before 30 (Psychologist Explains)”

    • “She Left Her 9–5 for Podcasting — Here’s What Happened”

    • “How Spiritual Energy Actually Works (Not What You Think)”

💡 Pro Tip:
Structure your conversations like a story, not an interview.
Keep it curiosity-based — make the audience think, “what’s next?”

Step 2: Start with Video Podcast Setup (Even Simple Works)

Don’t overcomplicate gear. You can make great podcasts with a simple setup.

Basic Setup for Beginners:

EquipmentRecommendationPrice RangeCameraYour Phone / Sony ZV-E10 / Canon M50₹0–₹70,000MicMaono PD200X / Shure MV7₹4,000–₹20,000Lights2 Softboxes or LED panels₹2,000–₹8,000BackgroundClean, consistent setupFree–₹2,000

🎥 Start recording on your phone — natural lighting and clean audio matter more than an expensive camera.