Website Development Cost in India (2026): Complete Price Guide

By IndSoft24 Editorial Team · Updated 2026-10-06 · 8 min read

Quick answer

In India in 2026, a professional business website usually costs ₹15,000–₹60,000, a custom-designed company website ₹60,000–₹2 lakh, an e-commerce store ₹80,000–₹5 lakh, and a custom web application or portal ₹2–15 lakh or more. Expect to also pay ₹5,000–₹30,000 per year for domain, hosting and maintenance.

Template sites are cheapest; custom design and development cost more but convert and rank better
SEO, speed and mobile performance should be part of the build, not an add-on
Always confirm who owns the domain, hosting account and source code
Budget yearly for hosting, renewals, security updates and content changes

Website cost by type

Website type	Typical cost (India, 2026)	Timeline	Good for
Business / brochure website (5–10 pages)	₹15,000–₹60,000	1–3 weeks	Local businesses, clinics, consultants
Custom-designed company website	₹60,000–₹2 lakh	3–6 weeks	Growing companies, B2B brands
E-commerce store	₹80,000–₹5 lakh	4–10 weeks	D2C brands, retailers, distributors
Custom web application / portal	₹2–15 lakh+	2–6 months	SaaS, booking platforms, dashboards, ERPs

What affects website cost

Design: template vs fully custom UI/UX
Number of pages and content: who writes the copy and sources images
Functionality: forms, bookings, payments, logins, multilingual content
Technology: WordPress, Shopify, or custom React/Next.js with a Laravel or NestJS backend
Integrations: CRM, WhatsApp, payment gateways, ERP, shipping
SEO and performance work: schema markup, Core Web Vitals, analytics setup

Yearly running costs

Item	Typical yearly cost
.com or .in domain	₹700–₹1,500
Hosting (shared to cloud VPS)	₹3,000–₹60,000+
SSL certificate	Free (Let's Encrypt) to ₹5,000
Maintenance, backups and updates	₹5,000–₹50,000
Business email (Google Workspace / Zoho)	Per user, varies by plan

WordPress, Shopify or custom code?

WordPress is fast to launch for content-heavy sites. Shopify suits small and mid-sized stores that want hosted e-commerce. Custom development with React/Next.js and a modern backend costs more upfront but gives you full control, top speed and no per-sale platform fees — the right choice for portals, SaaS, and businesses with unique workflows.

Questions to ask before hiring a web developer

Will I own the domain, hosting account and full source code?
Is the site mobile-first and tested for Core Web Vitals?
Is basic on-page SEO (titles, schema, sitemap) included?
What does post-launch support include, and for how long?
Can I see live websites you've built and speak to a client?

What IndSoft24 offers

IndSoft24 builds fast, SEO-ready websites and web apps for businesses across Delhi NCR and India, with milestone-based payments and full code ownership. Ask for a free consultation and a written quote.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to get a business website?

A template-based WordPress or website-builder site can cost under ₹15,000, but expect limited customisation, slower speed and weaker SEO.

How much does an e-commerce website cost in India?

A Shopify or WooCommerce store usually costs ₹80,000–₹2 lakh to set up professionally; custom or multi-vendor stores range from ₹2–5 lakh or more.

How long does it take to build a website?

A business website takes 1–3 weeks; custom company sites 3–6 weeks; web applications 2–6 months.

Is SEO included in website development?

Technical and on-page SEO foundations should be included. Ongoing SEO — content, links and local search — is a separate monthly service.