If you are planning a website for your business, the first question is almost always the same: how much will it cost? The honest answer is that a website in India can cost anywhere from a few thousand rupees to several lakhs. The price depends on what you need the site to do, not only on how it looks.
This guide explains what a website costs in India in 2026, what you are actually paying for, where the hidden costs are, and how to avoid overpaying. We are BuildsWebs, a digital growth agency based in Greater Noida, and we work with businesses across India. The ranges below are typical market pricing. Quotes vary from agency to agency, so use them as a guide, not a fixed rate card.
Website cost in India at a glance
Type of website
Typical one-time cost
Best for
Landing page (1 page)
₹5,000 – ₹15,000
Ads, a single offer, a fast launch
Small business website (5–10 pages)
₹10,000 – ₹40,000
Clinics, restaurants, coaching institutes, consultants
E-commerce store
₹25,000 – ₹1,50,000+
Selling products online
Custom web app or portal
₹75,000 to several lakhs
Booking systems, dashboards, custom software
Most agencies quote prices without GST, which is 18% on services. Always ask whether the number you are given includes it.
What decides the price of a website?
Number of pages. A 5-page site takes far less work than a 40-page one. Every extra page needs design, content and testing.
Template or custom design. A template-based site is faster and cheaper. A custom design built around your brand costs more, but it looks less like everyone else’s site.
Features. A contact form is simple. Online payments, booking, user logins, WhatsApp integration or a customer dashboard all add development time.
Content. Someone has to write the text and prepare the photos. If you bring ready content, you save money. If the agency writes it, expect it to be priced separately.
Platform. WordPress is usually cheaper to build. Custom-coded sites cost more upfront, but they can be faster and easier to scale.
SEO setup. A site that is built to be found on Google needs proper page structure, speed work and local SEO. This is not the same as just having a website.
Timeline. Rush projects usually cost more.
The ongoing costs most people forget
A website is not a one-time purchase. These costs repeat:
Cost
Typical range
Notes
Domain name (.com)
₹800 – ₹1,600 per year
The first year is often cheaper than the renewal price
Hosting
₹1,000 – ₹10,000+ per year
Basic sites need very little. Busy stores need more
SSL certificate
Usually free
Most good hosts include it
Maintenance and updates
₹1,000 – ₹5,000 per month
Security updates, backups, small changes
Marketing (SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads)
Separate budget
A website alone does not bring customers
Why very cheap websites often cost more later
A ₹3,000 website can look like a bargain until you find out what is missing. Watch out for these:
- The agency registers the domain in its own name, so you do not truly own your website.
- The site is not mobile-friendly, even though most visitors will open it on a phone.
- There is no basic SEO, so Google cannot understand the pages.
- Renewal and hosting charges appear later and were never mentioned.
- You get no admin access, so every small text change costs you extra.
If a price looks far below everyone else’s, ask exactly what is included.
How to get a good website on a small budget
- Start with what you need now. A clean 5-page site that loads fast beats a 30-page site that never gets finished.
- Prepare your content early. Your services, prices, photos and contact details, ready before the project starts, save time and money.
- Ask for an itemized quote. Design, development, content, SEO and hosting should be listed separately.
- Own your accounts. Your domain and hosting should be registered in your name.
- Plan for growth. Choose a setup that lets you add pages, a blog or an online store later without rebuilding everything.
Questions to ask before you hire a web design company
- Who owns the domain, hosting and website files?
- Is the site mobile-friendly and tested on real phones?
- What SEO work is included?
- What does it cost to maintain the site after launch?
- How many rounds of changes are included?
- Can I see real projects you have built?
A good agency answers these clearly and without pressure.
BuildsWebs website packages
We keep our pricing simple, with starting prices shown upfront:
- Launch Package, from ₹8,000. A landing page, logo and a mobile-responsive design. Good for new businesses and ad campaigns.
- Growth Package, from ₹15,000. A full business website or online store, with WordPress or custom development and basic SEO setup.
- Enterprise Package, custom quote. Custom web apps, backend, API integration, cloud setup and admin panels.
These are starting prices. You get an exact quote after a free consultation, once we understand what you need.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a basic website cost in India?
A simple landing page can start around ₹5,000 to ₹15,000. A small business website with 5 to 10 pages usually costs ₹10,000 to ₹40,000, depending on design and features.
Is a WordPress website cheaper than a custom website?
Usually yes, upfront. WordPress themes and plugins reduce build time. A custom-coded website costs more but gives you more control over speed, design and features.
How long does it take to build a website?
A landing page can be ready in a few days. A small business website usually takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on how quickly content and feedback arrive.
Do I have to pay every year after the website is built?
Yes. Your domain and hosting renew every year. If you want someone to handle updates, security and backups, maintenance is an additional monthly or yearly cost.
Will a website bring me customers on Google by itself?
A website is the foundation, but it is not enough alone. Ranking on Google also needs local SEO, a well-set-up Google Business Profile and regular content, and results build over time.
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