How much does it cost to become a chess Grandmaster in India?

Becoming a chess Grandmaster in India could cost a minimum of ₹46 lakh-₹70 lakh. Costs include coaching by a Grandmaster at ₹10,000-₹20,000 per hour, six to eight overseas tournament trips annually, training partners and seconds who help with opening preparation. Players rated above 2600 spend approximately ₹4-5 lakh monthly.