How Much Does a Website Cost in India in 2026?
· 7 min read · The Code N Canvas
A business website in India usually costs between ₹10,000 and ₹2,00,000 to build in 2026, plus about ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 a year to keep it online. Where you land in that range depends on what the site needs to do, not on how many pages it has.
This guide breaks down typical prices by type of website, what pushes the cost up or down, the yearly costs people forget, and how to get a quote you can trust.
Typical website prices in India (2026)
These are typical market ranges for professional work. Prices vary by city, experience and what's included, so treat them as a guide rather than a rate card.
| Type of website | What you get | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Landing page | One page for a product, offer or event, with a contact form | ₹10,000 – ₹30,000 |
| Small business website | 5–10 pages: home, about, services, gallery, contact | ₹25,000 – ₹80,000 |
| Custom-designed business website | Original design, animations, blog, admin panel to edit content | ₹60,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| E-commerce store (Shopify) | Product catalogue, payments, shipping, theme setup | ₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000 |
| Custom e-commerce or web app | Custom features, dashboards, logins, integrations | ₹1,50,000 – ₹5,00,000+ |
GST: most agencies add 18% GST on top of the quoted price. Always ask whether a quote includes it.
What affects the cost of a website
1. Template or custom design
A ready-made template is cheaper and faster. A custom design costs more, but your website looks like your brand instead of thousands of others, and it's built around what your customers actually need to do.
2. Features, not page count
Ten simple pages can cost less than three pages with an online booking system. Features that add cost include:
- Online payments and checkout
- Booking or appointment systems
- Customer logins and dashboards
- Multiple languages
- Connections to other software (CRM, WhatsApp, accounting, delivery partners)
3. Content
Who writes the text and supplies the photos? If you provide ready content, the cost stays lower. Copywriting, product photos and stock images are often charged separately.
4. An admin panel you can edit yourself
A content management system (CMS) or admin panel lets you update text, photos, products and blog posts without paying a developer every time. It costs a little more upfront and usually saves money within the first year.
5. Speed and SEO
A fast website that's set up properly for Google (page titles, descriptions, sitemap, structured data, mobile performance) takes more care to build. It's also the difference between a website that brings in enquiries and one nobody finds.
6. Who builds it
| Option | Typical cost | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY builder (Wix, WordPress.com and similar) | ₹0 – ₹15,000 a year | Testing an idea, very small budgets | Your time, generic look, monthly fees add up |
| Freelancer | ₹10,000 – ₹60,000 | Simple sites, tight budgets | Availability, support after launch |
| Agency | ₹40,000 – ₹5,00,000+ | Custom design, e-commerce, branding plus website | Make sure the scope is clear and fixed |
The yearly costs nobody mentions
The build is a one-time cost, but a website also has running costs. Budget for these every year:
| Cost | Typical yearly cost |
|---|---|
| Domain name (.com or .in) | ₹800 – ₹1,500 |
| Hosting | ₹2,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Business email (e.g. Google Workspace) | Per user, per month |
| Maintenance, updates and backups | ₹1,500 – ₹10,000 a month (optional) |
| Shopify subscription (if you sell online) | Monthly plan fee plus payment charges |
Some modern websites can run on free or very low-cost hosting. Ask what your hosting will actually cost before you sign.
Red flags in a website quote
- No written scope. If the quote doesn't list pages and features, the final bill can grow.
- You don't own the domain. Always register the domain in your own name.
- No access to your own website. You should get the logins and files when the project is done.
- "Unlimited revisions" with no timeline. It usually means slow delivery.
- A very low price for a "custom" site. It's often a template, which is fine, but it should be called a template.
How to get an accurate quote
Before you contact anyone, write down:
- What the website must do: get enquiries, sell products, take bookings, show your portfolio.
- The pages you need and roughly what goes on each one.
- 2–3 websites you like, and what you like about them.
- Who will provide the text and photos.
- Your deadline and budget range.
With this list, any good developer or agency can give you a fixed quote instead of a guess. It also makes quotes from different companies easy to compare.
How we price websites at The Code N Canvas
We don't use fixed packages, because two "five-page websites" can need very different work. Instead:
- We start with a free call to understand your business and goals.
- You get a fixed, written quote with every page and feature listed, and no hidden charges.
- You own everything when the project is done: the domain, the code and the design files.
- Every site is fast, mobile-friendly and set up for Google from day one, with an easy admin panel if you want to update it yourself.
We work with startups and local businesses across Gujarat and India, and with clients abroad. Most projects fall into one of the budget bands on our contact page: under ₹50K, ₹50K to ₹1.5L, ₹1.5L to ₹5L, or ₹5L and above.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to get a website in India?
A DIY website builder or a simple one-page landing page is the cheapest option. It works for testing an idea, but a professionally built site usually brings in more enquiries because it loads faster, looks trustworthy and is set up for Google.
How long does it take to build a website?
A landing page usually takes 1–2 weeks. A small business website takes 3–6 weeks, and an e-commerce store or custom web app can take 2–3 months, depending on features and how quickly content is ready.
Is WordPress or a custom website better?
WordPress is a good choice for content-heavy sites on a budget. A custom-built website (for example with Next.js) is faster, more secure and easier to scale, and it's worth it when speed, design and SEO matter to your business.
Do I have to pay every year for a website?
Yes, for the domain name and hosting, typically ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 a year for a small business site. Maintenance plans are optional but recommended if you won't update the site yourself.
Can I update the website myself after it's built?
Yes, if it's built with an admin panel or CMS. Ask for this upfront: it's much cheaper to include during the build than to add later.
Planning a website and want a clear, fixed quote? Tell us about your project or see our web development services. We usually reply within 24 hours.
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