"How much will my website cost?" is the first question almost every business owner asks — and the most common answer, "it depends", isn't helpful. This guide breaks down real price ranges in India and, more importantly, what you get at each level.
Typical website price ranges in India
Most business websites fall into one of four bands. The numbers below are starting points for professionally built sites with a GST invoice — not freelancer templates.
| Type of website | Typical price | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Starter business website (5 pages) | ₹15,000 – ₹25,000 | 1–2 weeks |
| Custom-designed business website | ₹30,000 – ₹75,000 | 3–5 weeks |
| E-commerce store | ₹25,000 – ₹1,50,000 | 3–8 weeks |
| Web portal or custom web application | ₹60,000 and up | 6–16 weeks |
What actually drives the cost?
1. Design: template or custom
A premium template customised with your brand is fast and affordable. A custom design starts with your customers and competitors, then designs every page around the action you want visitors to take. Custom design costs more but usually converts noticeably better.
2. Number of pages and content
Each service, location or product category deserves its own page — that's how you rank on Google for each of them. More pages mean more design, more writing and more SEO work.
3. Features and integrations
Booking systems, payment gateways, customer logins, CRM integration and multilingual content all add development time. Ask for each feature to be priced separately so you can decide what's essential for launch.
4. Speed, SEO and security
Cheap websites often skip the invisible work: image optimisation, caching, schema markup, security hardening and backups. These are what keep a site ranking and safe. They should be included, not sold later as "extras".
Costs people forget to budget for
- Domain name: ₹800–₹1,500 per year
- Hosting: ₹3,000–₹15,000 per year for a reliable business host
- Business email: from about ₹130 per user per month
- Maintenance: ₹2,000–₹8,000 per month for updates, backups and small changes
- Content and photography, if you don't have them ready
Tip: Compare quotes on what's included, not just the total. A ₹12,000 site that needs a ₹20,000 fix in six months is the expensive option.
How to get an accurate quote
Before you contact agencies, write down your goal (calls, enquiries, sales), the pages you need, three websites you like and any features you can't live without. With that, a good agency can give you a fixed price and timeline in a single call.
Get my fixed website quoteFrequently asked questions
Is a ₹10,000 website good enough for a business?
It can work as a basic online presence, but it usually lacks custom design, speed optimisation, SEO setup and support. If the website is meant to generate enquiries, budget for a professionally built site.
Do I need to pay yearly for a website?
The build is a one-time cost. Domain, hosting, email and optional maintenance are recurring yearly or monthly costs.
