Fees, in full, before you agree.
Journalists and buyers set the prices. Daylight charges a fee on each deal, shown on every offer before anyone commits, and buyers can choose a Pro plan.
Join as a journalist
| Buyer service fee | 12% of the price, plus 18% GST on the fee |
| Journalist fee | 5% of each amount released, GST included |
| Escrow, contract, disputes | Included |
| Buyer | 3% plus GST |
| Journalist | 2%, GST included |
What you keep
- Newsroom pays into escrow
- ₹9,132.80
- Daylight fee, 5% with GST
- −₹400
- You receive
- ₹7,600
Paid to your bank when the newsroom accepts, or automatically seven days after you deliver.
Plans for buyers
A plan changes when a buyer sees new teasers, and nothing else. No one can pay to rank higher.
Apply as a buyer| What changes | Standard | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | ₹20,000 a month + GST |
| New teasers | 24 hours after first look | 24-hour first look |
| Open briefs | Up to 3 | Unlimited |
| Team seats | 2 | 5 |
| Billing | A GST invoice per deal | One monthly statement |
The rest, in plain words
- Fees are shown before anyone commits, on every offer.
- Buyer fees are charged only on money released to the journalist; refunds return the matching fee and GST.
- Tax collected or deducted at source under the e-commerce rules is applied as our chartered accountant advises, and shows on statements.
- Daylight never takes paid promotion: no one can pay to rank higher.
