AI that saves time and answers customers — not hype
Intelligent chatbots, assistants, and workflow automation with clear ROI — deployed for real businesses in Mangalore and beyond.
Artificial intelligence delivers value when it solves repetitive problems — answering the same customer questions, routing enquiries, extracting data from documents, and freeing staff for higher-value work. E26 Media implements practical AI with defined boundaries, human escalation, and measurable outcomes.
We have built and deployed AI chatbots for Floriva Gifts and internal E26 projects — WhatsApp flows, website assistants, and IVR integrations. Our approach starts with ROI: which tasks cost you the most manual hours? What would deflection of 30% of support queries be worth monthly?
Based in Mangalore, we serve Karnataka SMEs and international clients who need AI connected to real business tools — not disconnected demos.
Customer-facing AI chatbots — website widgets and WhatsApp bots that answer FAQs, capture leads, qualify enquiries, and hand off to humans when needed.
Internal AI assistants — staff tools for summarising documents, drafting responses, searching knowledge bases, and accelerating operations work.
Workflow automation — connect AI to CRM, sheets, email, and ticketing so actions happen automatically after classification or extraction.
AI customer support flows — 24/7 first-line support with sentiment awareness and escalation rules for complex cases.
Document processing — extract fields from invoices, forms, and PDFs into your systems with human review queues for accuracy.
How we deliver AI projects responsibly
We define scope narrowly for phase one — e.g. top 20 customer questions — and expand after measuring deflection rate and satisfaction. Every bot has fallback to human contact and clear disclosure where appropriate.
Data handling follows your privacy requirements. We document what is sent to model providers, retention policies, and access controls. No shadow IT deployments.
Integration is core: AI must connect to WhatsApp Business API, your website, CRM, or helpdesk — not sit in isolation. We build Node.js backends, webhooks, and admin dashboards for monitoring conversations.
Technologies and platforms
OpenAI and compatible APIs, LangChain-style orchestration, vector search for knowledge bases, WhatsApp Business API, Node.js backends, and analytics dashboards tracking deflection, resolution, and lead capture.
We recommend models and architecture based on volume, latency, language needs (English, Arabic, Kannada content support where required), and budget — not the latest headline model for every use case.
AI pricing and engagement models
Pilot chatbot projects often start from focused five-figure INR investments covering discovery, knowledge base setup, deployment, and 30-day tuning. Larger automation programmes scale with integrations and compliance requirements.
Ongoing costs include API usage, hosting, and optional monitoring retainers. We forecast monthly operating costs before you commit.
Proof from our portfolio
Floriva Gifts AI chatbot and WhatsApp bot — customer enquiry automation for an international ecommerce brand. E26 website chatbot and IVR calling — internal production systems demonstrating our capability to ship AI, not just pitch it.
Ask for a demo during consultation — we show working systems, not slideware.
Investment
Transparent pricing bands
Exact quotes follow discovery. These ranges help you budget realistically before our consultation call.
AI Pilot / Chatbot
₹75,000 – ₹3,00,000
Website or WhatsApp bot for defined FAQ set and lead capture.
Common questions about ai solutions in Mangalore and Karnataka.
Investment depends on scope — features, integrations, timeline, and content volume. After a free consultation at our Kanakanady office or via video call, we provide a fixed quote with milestone payments. No hidden line items.
Entry-level projects start lower; enterprise-grade builds require larger investment. We share transparent pricing bands during discovery so you can budget realistically before committing.
Yes. Typical structure: 40% at project kickoff, 30% at design or mid-build approval, 30% at launch. Larger software and app projects can be split across more milestones.
Often yes. Extremely low quotes usually mean templates, no SEO, no support, or junior outsourcing. For business-critical work, invest in quality delivery, documentation, and post-launch support.
We offer optional maintenance retainers covering security updates, backups, content changes, and monitoring. Marketing retainers include monthly reporting and optimisation.
Share your goals, page count or feature list, timeline, and budget range via our contact form or WhatsApp. We respond within 24 business hours with a realistic range and recommended approach.
Focused projects often complete in 3–8 weeks. Complex software, apps, or multi-integration builds typically run 8–16+ weeks. You receive a milestone timeline before development starts.
Rush delivery is possible when scope is clear and content is ready. We will flag trade-offs — reduced custom design, phased launches, or additional resources — so you decide with full visibility.
Delayed content, unclear approvals, and scope changes mid-build are the top causes. We use weekly demos and written sign-offs to keep momentum.
Most projects kick off within 5–10 business days after agreement and initial payment, once discovery inputs are scheduled.
Discover → Plan → Design → Build → Launch → Grow. You see staging progress weekly, approve designs before code, and receive training plus documentation at handover.
Yes. Every engagement includes a single point of contact for updates, blockers, and scheduling — plus direct access to designers and engineers during demos.
Yes. Weekly written updates and live staging demos are standard. You always know what was completed, what is next, and what we need from you.
Absolutely. Staging environments, design approvals, and UAT sign-off are built into our process. Nothing launches without your approval.
Yes. We serve Mangalore and all of Karnataka via on-site meetings (where practical), video calls, and collaborative tools. Our head office is in Kanakanady, Mangalore.
Yes. We serve Bengaluru and all of Karnataka via on-site meetings (where practical), video calls, and collaborative tools. Our head office is in Kanakanady, Mangalore.
Yes. We serve Udupi and all of Karnataka via on-site meetings (where practical), video calls, and collaborative tools. Our head office is in Kanakanady, Mangalore.
Yes. We serve Mysuru and all of Karnataka via on-site meetings (where practical), video calls, and collaborative tools. Our head office is in Kanakanady, Mangalore.
Yes. We serve Hubballi and all of Karnataka via on-site meetings (where practical), video calls, and collaborative tools. Our head office is in Kanakanady, Mangalore.
Yes. We serve Mangaluru and all of Karnataka via on-site meetings (where practical), video calls, and collaborative tools. Our head office is in Kanakanady, Mangalore.
You do. Contracts include source code ownership, deployment access, and handover documentation for websites, software, and apps we build for you.
Yes. We document architecture, credentials, and deployment steps so any competent team can maintain the system — though many clients stay with us for continuity.
Yes. NDAs and confidentiality terms are available for sensitive business, healthcare, and proprietary software work.
30-day post-launch support is included on every project. Ongoing plans cover security patches, uptime monitoring, content updates, and feature enhancements.
Critical production issues are prioritised same business day. Standard requests are handled within agreed SLA windows on active maintenance plans.
Yes. Handover includes a training session, admin documentation, and recorded walkthroughs where helpful.
Call +91 8495901407, WhatsApp us, or submit the contact form on this page. Mention 'AI Solutions' and we will prepare relevant case studies before the call.
Yes. Visit E26 Media at 5th Floor Shalimar Complex, Kanakanady, Mangalore – 575002. Appointments are recommended.
Yes. We have delivered for clients in the UAE, Australia, and other markets — with video collaboration and timezone-friendly scheduling.
Yes. We integrate with WhatsApp Business API for customer enquiry automation — popular for Karnataka SMEs.
No — it handles repetitive first-line queries and captures leads; staff focus on complex cases and relationships.
English is standard; Arabic and other languages can be supported depending on content and model selection.
Knowledge boundaries, confidence thresholds, human handoff, and conversation review dashboards.
API usage and hosting — we estimate monthly costs from expected conversation volume before launch.
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