Short answer: In 2026 a professional business website in India typically costs ₹25,000 to ₹1,50,000. A simple five-page site sits at the lower end, a 10–20 page site with custom design and SEO set-up in the middle, and e-commerce stores or custom web apps from ₹1,00,000 upwards. Hosting, domain and maintenance add a yearly running cost on top.
Those ranges are wide because “a website” can mean very different things. This guide breaks down what you actually pay for, so you can set a realistic budget and compare quotes fairly. If you already know what you need, our website development services page explains how we scope and price projects.
Key takeaways
- A professional business website in India usually costs ₹25,000–₹1,50,000; e-commerce and web apps cost more.
- The biggest cost drivers are the number of unique page designs, features, integrations and who writes the content.
- Budget ₹5,000–₹25,000 a year for domain, hosting, SSL and basic maintenance.
- Compare quotes on scope, ownership and support, not on the headline price alone.
How much does each type of website cost in India?
The table below shows typical market ranges for websites built by a professional agency or experienced freelancer in India in 2026. They are indicative, not fixed prices: your quote depends on scope.
| Website type | Typical scope | Indicative cost (one-time) | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter business website | 4–6 pages, template-based design, contact form | ₹15,000 – ₹40,000 | 1–3 weeks |
| Professional business website | 8–20 pages, custom design, SEO set-up, CMS | ₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000 | 3–5 weeks |
| Lead-generation or B2B website | Service and product pages, RFQ forms, CRM or WhatsApp integration | ₹75,000 – ₹2,50,000 | 4–8 weeks |
| E-commerce website | Catalogue, cart, UPI and card payments, shipping | ₹1,00,000 – ₹4,00,000+ | 6–12 weeks |
| Custom web application or portal | Logins, dashboards, bookings, integrations | ₹2,00,000+ | 6–12 weeks or more |
A site below ₹15,000 is usually a ready-made theme with your logo dropped in. That can work for a very new business, but read our comparison of cheap and professional website development before you decide.
What decides the cost of a business website?
Six things move the price more than anything else:
- Unique page designs. Ten pages that share one layout cost less than five pages that each need their own design.
- Features. Online payments, bookings, calculators, member logins or multi-language support all add design, development and testing time.
- Integrations. Connecting your CRM, WhatsApp, ERP, inventory or payment gateway takes extra build and testing time.
- Content. If your copy, photographs and product data are ready, the project is faster. If they need to be written or shot, budget for it.
- SEO foundations. A site built with proper page structure, schema markup, speed optimisation and Search Console set-up costs more than one that is simply “online”, and earns it back in enquiries.
- Support after launch. Hosting, updates, backups and ongoing changes are usually separate from the build fee.
What are the yearly running costs of a website?
After launch, a business website has recurring costs. Typical ranges in India:
| Recurring item | Typical yearly cost |
|---|---|
| Domain name (.com or .in) | ₹800 – ₹1,500 |
| Business hosting with SSL | ₹3,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Professional email (per user) | ₹1,500 – ₹4,000 |
| Maintenance: updates, backups, security | ₹6,000 – ₹60,000 |
| Ongoing SEO (optional) | ₹10,000 – ₹50,000+ per month |
Our guide to business website maintenance costs in India explains what a maintenance plan should include and when you can manage it yourself.
Why do two quotes for the “same” website differ so much?
Because they rarely describe the same website. A ₹30,000 quote and a ₹1,20,000 quote may differ in:
- Design: a customised template versus pages designed around your customers.
- Content: placeholder text you fill in versus copy written for search and conversion.
- Speed and SEO: a heavy page builder versus lean code built to pass Core Web Vitals.
- Ownership: a site locked to the vendor’s account versus domain, hosting and code in your name.
- Support: “call us if something breaks” versus a defined support period with response times.
Ask every vendor for an itemised quote and compare line by line. Our website development proposal checklist lists exactly what to verify before you sign.
How can you reduce the cost without hurting results?
- Start with the pages that sell. Launch the home page, your main service pages and a contact page first; add the rest later.
- Prepare your content early. Photographs, service descriptions and client logos ready on day one save weeks.
- Reuse layouts. Service pages that share one strong template cost less and are easier to update.
- Pick features you will use. A booking system nobody manages is wasted budget.
- Choose a CMS your team can edit, so small text changes don’t need a developer.
Is a cheaper website a false economy?
Often, yes. A website’s real cost is the build fee plus every enquiry it fails to bring in. A slow, generic site that never ranks on Google can cost far more in lost business than the difference between two quotes. That said, you don’t need to overspend: a focused business website with a handful of well-written pages beats a 40-page site nobody reads.
How Reigrow Solutions prices websites
We quote to scope, not from a price list. After a free 30-minute consultation you receive one fixed, itemised quote within 24 hours, and it only changes if the scope does. A typical business website takes 3–5 weeks from kickoff to launch; e-commerce websites and custom web apps usually take 6–12 weeks. Every site ships with SEO foundations, speed optimisation and 30 days of free post-launch support, and the domain, hosting and code stay in your name.
If you have a budget in mind, tell us what you need and we will show you what it can realistically deliver.
Frequently asked questions
A basic template website can cost as little as ₹10,000–₹15,000. A professionally designed business website with SEO foundations usually starts around ₹25,000–₹40,000.
Usually not. Most quotes cover design and development only. Domain, hosting, SSL and email are yearly costs, typically ₹5,000–₹20,000 a year for a small business.
A focused business website takes 3–5 weeks. E-commerce stores and custom web applications usually take 6–12 weeks, depending on features and content readiness.
No. A common structure is 40–50% to start, a milestone payment after design approval, and the balance at launch. Agree payment milestones in writing before work begins.
For content-heavy sites WordPress is often quicker to build and easier to edit, which can lower cost. Custom-coded sites cost more upfront but can be faster and leaner. See our comparison of WordPress vs custom website development.
Services mentioned in this article
The Reigrow Solutions team designs, builds and grows fast, SEO-friendly websites for businesses across Tamil Nadu and India.
