How Much Does a Website Cost in India in 2026?
One of the first questions every business owner asks before getting a website built is: how much will it cost? In India, the range is enormous — from ₹5,000 one-page sites to ₹10 lakh+ custom portals. Without context, that number is useless. Here is a clear breakdown by website type.
- Basic brochure website: ₹8,000 – ₹30,000
- Business site with booking / lead forms: ₹25,000 – ₹75,000
- E-commerce store: ₹40,000 – ₹2,50,000
- Custom web application / portal: ₹1,00,000 – ₹10,00,000+
- Annual recurring cost (domain + hosting + AMC): ₹10,000 – ₹40,000
Tier 1: Basic Business / Brochure Website — ₹8,000 to ₹30,000
A 5–8 page website covering your services, about page, contact, and portfolio. Built on WordPress. No e-commerce, no booking system. Perfect for shops, clinics, consultants, and service businesses that just need a credible online presence.
Tier 2: Business Site with Booking or Lead Forms — ₹25,000 to ₹75,000
Adds appointment booking, quote request workflows, WhatsApp chat integration, and lead capture connected to your CRM. Common for coaching centres, salons, real estate agents, and professional services where the website's job is to generate enquiries.
Tier 3: E-commerce Website — ₹40,000 to ₹2,50,000
Cost depends heavily on product count, payment gateway integrations (Razorpay, Paytm, PhonePe), and whether you need inventory management or GST billing.
Tier 4: Custom Web Application — ₹1,00,000 to ₹10,00,000+
Portals, SaaS products, HR systems, booking platforms, or anything with user logins, databases, and custom business logic. Cost is determined by features and integrations, not by number of pages.
What Drives the Cost Up
Recurring Costs to Budget For
| Item | Annual Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domain name (.in / .com) | ₹800 – ₹1,500 | Renew every year — do not let it lapse |
| Web hosting (shared) | ₹3,000 – ₹8,000 | For basic sites with low traffic |
| Web hosting (VPS/cloud) | ₹10,000 – ₹30,000 | For e-commerce or high-traffic sites |
| SSL certificate | Included with most hosts | Required for security + Google ranking |
| Annual Maintenance Contract | ₹5,000 – ₹20,000 | Updates, backups, minor changes |
| Premium plugins / licences | ₹3,000 – ₹12,000 | Builders, forms, SEO tools, security |
Red Flags When Getting Quotes
- Offers a "full website" under ₹5,000 with no further breakdown
- Cannot show you 3+ live websites they have built recently
- Does not mention hosting, domain, or AMC separately
- Provides no written agreement or project scope document
- Claims "unlimited revisions" — usually means slow delivery and scope creep
- For most MSMEs, a well-built website in the ₹25,000–₹60,000 range is realistic and worthwhile.
- Expect 3–5 years of reliable use with annual maintenance.
- The cheapest quote almost never reflects the true total cost — factor in hosting, AMC, and content from day one.
DL Minds Team
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