What does one IVF cycle cost in India, and what's usually NOT included?

A single standard IVF cycle in India commonly falls in the ₹1.2–2.5 lakh range, with ICSI and donor-egg cycles higher. But the headline number often leaves out: stimulation medicines (can add a substantial amount), pre-cycle tests, extra monitoring scans, embryo freezing and annual storage, frozen embryo transfers, genetic testing (PGT), anaesthesia, and add-ons. Ask the clinic for a *written, itemised* estimate that states what's included, what happens if the cycle is cancelled, and the cost of a second transfer. Compare like with like across clinics. Be cautious of any clinic that promises a certain outcome — none can ethically do so. The Miro cost calculator gives a city-level estimate to sanity-check quotes.