Website quotes in India range from ₹5,000 to several lakh rupees. The gap comes from design, number of pages, features and who builds it. Here is how to know what is fair.
Quick answer: a simple business website usually costs ₹15,000 to ₹40,000. A custom business website costs ₹40,000 to ₹1,50,000. Online stores and custom features cost more.
Typical prices
| Type | Typical cost | Usually includes |
|---|---|---|
| Simple template site | ₹10,000–₹25,000 | Up to 5 pages, contact form, WhatsApp button |
| Custom business site | ₹25,000–₹75,000 | Custom design, service pages, blog, SEO setup, tracking |
| Online store | ₹35,000–₹1,50,000 | Products, payments, shipping, apps |
| Custom platform | ₹1,00,000+ | Logins, bookings, integrations, dashboards |
What changes the price
- Number of pages and products.
- Custom design versus adapting a template.
- Features such as booking, payments, calculators and integrations.
- Whether content writing and photography are included.
- The platform: WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce or custom code.
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Ongoing costs
- Domain: about ₹800–₹1,500 a year.
- Hosting: about ₹3,000–₹8,000 a year for most business sites, or a Shopify subscription for stores.
- Maintenance: optional, usually ₹2,000–₹5,000 a month.
Warning signs
- No written list of pages and features.
- Domain or hosting registered in the developer’s name.
- No mention of mobile testing, speed or SEO basics.
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