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Website Development Cost in India: A 2027 Guide for Businesses
How much does a business website cost in India? Typical price ranges for basic, business and e-commerce sites, what drives the cost, and hidden fees to avoid.
By Yaari Team · · 3 min read
"How much will a website cost?" is the first question almost every business owner asks us. The honest answer is that it depends on what the website needs to do. This guide explains the typical price ranges in India, what pushes the price up or down, and how to avoid paying for things you don't need.
Typical price ranges
These are typical market ranges for small and mid-sized businesses. Your exact quote depends on scope.
| Type of website | What you get | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic business website | 5 to 8 pages, contact form, WhatsApp button, mobile friendly | ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 |
| Business website with SEO | Service pages, blog, schema, speed optimisation, Search Console setup | ₹30,000 to ₹80,000 |
| E-commerce store | Product catalogue, cart, payment gateway, order management | ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000+ |
| Custom web application | Logins, dashboards, billing, CRM or booking systems | ₹1,00,000 and above |
Be careful with very cheap offers. A ₹5,000 website is usually a template with your logo swapped in, often slow and impossible to rank on Google.
What actually drives the cost
Number and type of pages
A five-page site costs less than a 40-page site with a page for every service and location. More pages also mean more chances to rank on Google, so this is often money well spent.
Custom design or template
Templates are cheaper but look like thousands of other websites. A custom design reflects your brand and is built around how your customers make decisions.
Features
Online payments, booking systems, customer logins, multi-language support and integrations with WhatsApp, Tally or a CRM all add development time.
Content
Someone has to write the text and produce the photos. Good copy that answers customer questions is one of the biggest factors in whether a website brings enquiries.
SEO and speed
A website that loads in under two seconds and has proper technical SEO (titles, schema markup, sitemaps, clean URLs) costs a little more to build, but it is the difference between a site that brings customers and one nobody finds.
Ongoing costs to budget for
- Domain name: around ₹800 to ₹1,500 per year for a .com or .in
- Hosting: ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 per year depending on traffic and performance
- SSL certificate: often free today; avoid paying extra for basic SSL
- Maintenance: updates, backups and small changes, usually a monthly or yearly plan
Hidden costs to watch for
- The developer owns your domain or hosting account instead of you
- No access to the source code or admin panel
- Extra charges for every small text change
- "Free" websites that lock you into an expensive monthly plan
Always make sure the domain, hosting and code are registered in your name.
Questions to ask before you hire anyone
- Can I see websites you've built and how fast they load?
- Will I be able to update text and photos myself?
- Is SEO included, or is it extra?
- Who owns the domain, hosting and code?
- What support do I get after launch?
The bottom line
A good business website is an investment that should pay for itself through enquiries. Spend on speed, SEO and clear content rather than flashy effects. If you'd like a fixed, written quote, see our website development service or book a free consultation.