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How much does a business website cost in India in 2026?
By Pushkar Singh · Published · 7 min read
SHORT ANSWER
In 2026, a professional small-business website in India typically costs ₹25,000–₹75,000 from a small agency, a single landing page ₹15,000–₹30,000, an e-commerce store ₹60,000–₹2.5 lakh, and a custom web application ₹1.5–5 lakh, all plus GST. Domain and hosting add roughly ₹3,000–₹10,000 a year. The biggest price drivers are the number of pages or features, who writes the content, integrations and whether the design is custom.
Price ranges at a glance
These are CodersDuniya's own published ranges. Quotes from freelancers can be lower and from large metro agencies higher; what matters is what's included.
| What you need | Typical cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Landing page (1 page) | ₹15,000 – ₹30,000 | 1–2 weeks |
| Business website (5–12 pages) | ₹25,000 – ₹75,000 | 2–4 weeks |
| E-commerce store | ₹60,000 – ₹2,50,000 | 3–8 weeks |
| Web application / MVP | ₹1,50,000 – ₹5,00,000 | 6–12 weeks |
| Custom business software | ₹2,50,000 + | 2–6 months, phased |
| Maintenance | From ₹5,000 / month | Ongoing |
What actually changes the price
- Number of unique page designs — ten pages using three layouts cost less than ten fully different pages.
- Content — if you provide text and photos, it's cheaper. Professional copywriting adds cost but usually improves enquiries.
- Integrations — booking, payments, CRM, WhatsApp API or ERP connections each add work.
- Custom design vs proven layout — a fully custom brand design takes more time than adapting a proven structure.
- SEO depth — basic setup is standard; local landing pages and articles are extra work, and worth it.
Costs people forget
- Domain name: about ₹800–₹1,500 a year for a .com or .in.
- Hosting: ₹2,000–₹10,000 a year for most business sites; some modern sites run on free tiers.
- Business email: Google Workspace or Zoho Mail, charged per user.
- Maintenance: updates, backups and small changes — budget for it, or the site slowly breaks.
- Payment gateway fees for stores: around 2% per transaction.
Freelancer, small agency or large agency?
Freelancers are cheapest and fine for simple sites, but availability after launch is the main risk. Large agencies offer process and teams at higher prices. A small, founder-led company sits in between: you speak directly to the person building it, with written scope and support commitments.
How to compare quotes properly
- Ask for a written list of pages and features, not just a total.
- Check who owns the domain, hosting and code after launch.
- Ask what support is included and what it costs afterwards.
- Ask how they handle speed, mobile and basic SEO.
- Look at live sites they built and check them on your phone.
Questions
What is the cheapest way to get a business website in India?
A DIY website builder costs a few thousand rupees a year but takes your time and limits SEO and design. A professionally built single landing page from ₹15,000 is often the best low-budget start.
Is GST charged on website development?
Yes, website development services attract 18% GST when the provider is GST-registered. Always check whether a quote includes or excludes GST.
How much does website maintenance cost?
Basic website care typically costs ₹1,000–₹10,000 a month depending on how many updates and changes you need. CodersDuniya's plans start at ₹5,000/month.
Pushkar Singh is the founder of CodersDuniya, a full-stack engineer and technical trainer working with React, Next.js, Node.js, Laravel and Django. More about Pushkar →