How Much Does a Website Cost in India? (2026 Guide)
Short answer: In 2026, a simple business website in India costs about ₹6,000–₹20,000. A custom business website costs ₹20,000–₹60,000, and an online store usually starts around ₹20,000. On top of that, plan for roughly ₹3,000–₹15,000 a year for domain, hosting and upkeep.
Those ranges are wide because “a website” can mean a five-page brochure or a store with hundreds of products. This guide breaks down what you get at each price, what pushes the cost up, and the yearly costs most people forget.
Website cost in India by type
| Website type | One-time cost | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Starter site, up to 5 pages | ₹6,000–₹20,000 | 1–2 weeks |
| Custom business website, up to 12 pages | ₹20,000–₹60,000 | 2–4 weeks |
| Landing page for ads | ₹5,000–₹15,000 | 5–7 days |
| Shopify or WooCommerce store | ₹20,000–₹1,00,000 | 3–6 weeks |
| Custom web app or SaaS product | ₹1,50,000 and up | 6–12 weeks |
These are typical ranges from small studios and freelancers. Larger agencies usually start higher: Hostinger’s 2026 India guide puts agency-built small business sites at ₹50,000–₹1,50,000 and agency-built online stores at ₹1,50,000 or more.
Who builds it changes the price
Do it yourself (₹2,500–₹15,000 a year). Website builders and self-managed WordPress are the cheapest route. You pay a yearly plan or hosting, plus a premium theme if you want one. The real cost is your time, and the result often looks like a template.
Freelancer (₹10,000–₹1,50,000). Good freelancers can build a solid site for less than an agency. The risk is availability: if they get busy or move on, updates and fixes can stall.
Small studio (₹6,000–₹60,000 for most business sites). A small team gives you more reliability than one person, at a fraction of agency prices. This is where most small businesses get the best value.
Agency (₹50,000 and up). Agencies make sense for complex projects, large catalogues or brands that need strategy, copywriting and design teams.
What pushes the cost up
- Number of pages. Each service, product range or location page adds design and content work.
- Custom design vs template. A template customised to your brand is cheaper. A design made from scratch costs more but stands out.
- Content. If the developer writes your text, sources photos or uploads products, that’s extra time.
- Features. Online booking, payments, member areas, multiple languages or CRM integration all add development.
- Ecommerce setup. Payment gateways, shipping, GST invoices and product variants take time to set up and test.
- Speed and SEO. Done properly, this takes effort, but it’s what turns a website into a source of enquiries.
The yearly costs most people forget
The build is a one-time cost. These come every year:
- Domain: a .com or .in domain is usually a few hundred to around a thousand rupees a year.
- Hosting: reliable hosting for a business site usually runs ₹2,000–₹6,000 a year. Bigger sites and stores need more.
- Platform fees: Shopify charges a monthly plan, and paid apps or plugins often bill monthly or yearly.
- Maintenance: updates, backups and small changes. Some developers include a few months free; after that it’s typically a monthly plan.
Tip: Make sure the domain and hosting are registered in your own name. If they sit in a developer’s account, moving away later becomes difficult.
How to avoid paying twice
The most expensive website is the one you rebuild a year later. Before you pay anyone:
- Ask for a written scope and a fixed quote. It should list pages, features, timeline and what happens after launch.
- See the design before paying in full. A good developer will show you the home page design first.
- Test speed on your phone. Run the finished site through Google PageSpeed Insights. A mobile score below 50 means visitors will leave before it loads.
- Check you can edit it yourself. You should be able to change text, photos and prices without calling anyone.
- Look at real work. Ask for two or three live sites they built, and open them on your phone.
What we charge at GrowOrbits
We keep prices on our website so you know where you stand: business websites start at ₹6,000 (up to 5 pages) and ₹17,000 (up to 12 pages, custom design), and Shopify or WooCommerce stores start at ₹20,000. Every plan includes a design preview before you pay, a 90+ mobile speed guarantee and 3 months of free care after launch.
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FAQ
Is ₹6,000 enough for a business website?+
For a simple site of up to five pages with a contact form, WhatsApp button and basic SEO, yes. If you need a custom design, a blog or many service pages, plan for ₹15,000–₹20,000 or more.
Do I have to pay for my website every year?+
The build is a one-time cost. You renew the domain and hosting every year, and pay for maintenance if you want someone to handle updates and changes.
Why do quotes from different developers vary so much?+
They usually include different things: custom design or a template, who writes the content, SEO and speed work, and support after launch. Compare the scope line by line, not just the total.
Is WordPress or Shopify cheaper?+
For an information website, WordPress is usually cheaper to run. For an online store, Shopify costs more each month but is easier to manage. See our guide to Shopify vs WooCommerce.
Related reading
- How much does it cost to build a Shopify store in India?
- Why is my website so slow? 9 causes and how to fix them
Sources: Hostinger – How much does a website cost in India in 2026?
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