A professional business website in India typically costs ₹40,000 to ₹3 lakh, and an ecommerce website ₹1 lakh to ₹8 lakh or more. Prices vary so much because "a website" can mean a five-page brochure site or a custom store with hundreds of products and integrations. Here's what drives the cost and what you should expect at each level.
Typical website costs in India (2026)
| Website type | Typical cost | Usually suits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic template website (5–8 pages) | ₹15,000–40,000 | Very small businesses and personal sites |
| Professional business website (WordPress) | ₹40,000–1,50,000 | Service businesses, consultants, clinics, B2B companies |
| Advanced or custom-designed website | ₹1,50,000–5,00,000 | Larger companies, complex sites, multi-language or portal features |
| Ecommerce store (Shopify or WooCommerce) | ₹1,00,000–8,00,000+ | D2C brands and online stores, depending on catalogue and integrations |
These are typical market ranges for professional work. Freelancers often charge less; established agencies and custom development cost more.
What affects the cost
- Design: a customised theme costs less than a fully bespoke design.
- Number of pages and templates: more unique page layouts mean more design and build time.
- Content: copywriting, photography and video are often extra. See our guide to content writing rates in India.
- Features: booking systems, calculators, member areas, multi-language or CRM integration.
- Ecommerce: number of products, payment gateways, shipping, GST invoicing and marketplace sync.
- SEO and speed: technical SEO set-up, schema and performance optimisation.
- Migration: moving from an old site with redirects to protect rankings.
Ongoing costs to budget for
| Item | Typical yearly cost |
|---|---|
| Domain name | ₹800–1,500 |
| Hosting (good quality) | ₹5,000–30,000 |
| Premium theme and plugin licences | ₹5,000–25,000 |
| Maintenance, updates and backups | ₹15,000–80,000 |
| Shopify plan and apps (if using Shopify) | Monthly fees; check current pricing |
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WordPress, Shopify or custom?
- WordPress: best for most business websites and content-heavy sites; flexible and SEO-friendly.
- Shopify or WooCommerce: for online stores. Our Shopify vs WooCommerce comparison explains the trade-offs.
- Custom code: for genuinely unique functionality, at a higher cost and longer timeline.
What a good quote should include
- A sitemap and list of page templates.
- Number of design concepts and revision rounds.
- Who provides content, images and copy.
- Features and integrations, listed clearly.
- SEO basics: titles, metas, redirects, schema and speed.
- Timeline, payment milestones and what support is included after launch.
- Confirmation that you own the domain, hosting account and website files.
Red flags
- A very low price with no written scope.
- The developer registers your domain in their own name.
- No mention of mobile design, speed or SEO.
- No plan for redirects when replacing an existing site, which can wipe out your Google rankings.
FAQs
How long does a website take to build?
A business website usually takes three to eight weeks; an ecommerce store four to ten weeks, depending on scope and how quickly content is ready.
Is a ₹20,000 website good enough?
For a very small business, a template site can work. If the website is meant to generate leads or sales, invest in design, speed, content and SEO.
Do I need to redesign my website for SEO?
Not always. Sometimes fixing speed, structure and content is enough. Our SEO guide explains what matters.
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