"A professional website in India costs ₹15,000–₹10,00,000+ depending on what you're building. This is the most complete, unbiased INR price breakdown available — covering every website type, every cost component, and every hidden fee nobody warns you about."
Key Takeaways
- 1A professional 5-page business website in India costs ₹30,000–₹80,000 from a reliable agency — anything under ₹15,000 buys a template with minimal customisation.
- 2Ecommerce stores start at ₹50,000 for a Shopify setup and scale to ₹3,00,000+ with full Razorpay, UPI, COD, Shiprocket, and GST invoicing integrations.
- 3GST at 18% is not optional — a ₹50,000 quote becomes ₹59,000 with tax. Always ask whether prices are GST-inclusive before comparing quotes.
- 4City location affects price by 2–3x (Mumbai vs Tier-2), but the best agencies work remotely. A strong Indore agency outperforms a mediocre Mumbai agency at half the price.
- 5Hidden costs — domain renewals, SSL, speed optimisation, annual maintenance, GST — add ₹15,000–₹50,000/year to the original build cost for most small businesses.
- 670% of Indian SMBs have no professional website (NASSCOM data). Every day without one is a lead flowing to a competitor who showed up on Google.
- 7FactoryJet delivers production-grade websites in 7 days from ₹25,000 — faster than the industry average of 6–10 weeks, deployed on Cloudflare for sub-1.5s load speeds across India.
If you've Googled this question, you've probably found answers ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹50,00,000. That's not a typo. That insane range exists because “website” means wildly different things — a single landing page is a website; so is an enterprise ecommerce platform processing 10,000 orders per day.
So let's cut through the noise right now with a clear, honest answer you can actually use.
The short answer:
A professional website in India in 2026 costs between ₹15,000 and ₹10,00,000+, depending entirely on what you're building. Most small business websites land between ₹25,000 and ₹1,50,000. Most ecommerce stores run ₹60,000 to ₹3,00,000.
The Complete INR Cost Table: Every Website Type in India (2026)
Here's the full breakdown in one table — so you can find your range in 30 seconds.
| Website Type | Price Range (INR) | Timeline | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing Page / Single Page | ₹10,000 – ₹30,000 | 3–7 days | Ads, lead gen, product launches |
| Basic Brochure Site (3–5 pages) | ₹15,000 – ₹50,000 | 5–10 days | Local businesses, service providers |
| Business Website (6–15 pages) | ₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000 | 10–21 days | SMBs, startups, professional services |
| Blog / Content Site | ₹25,000 – ₹80,000 | 7–14 days | Publishers, coaches, agencies |
| Ecommerce Store (Shopify / WooCommerce) | ₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000 | 14–30 days | D2C brands, retailers, wholesalers |
| Custom Ecommerce / Multi-vendor | ₹2,00,000 – ₹8,00,000 | 45–90 days | Marketplaces, large catalogs |
| Web Application / SaaS MVP | ₹3,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 | 60–180 days | Tech startups, SaaS founders |
| Enterprise Platform | ₹10,00,000+ | 90–365 days | Large enterprises, government, healthcare |
Data based on FactoryJet's analysis of 500+ India web projects and current market rates.
What Actually Goes Into the Price of a Website in India
Too many agencies quote a number without explaining what's inside it. Here's every cost component, itemised.
1. Domain Name — ₹800 to ₹1,500 per year
Your domain (yourbusiness.in or yourbusiness.com) typically costs ₹800–₹1,500 per year through registrars like GoDaddy, Namecheap, BigRock, or Hostinger. A .in domain is cheaper (₹500–₹700/yr) but .com still carries more trust in the Indian market.
⚠ Watch out: Introductory prices can be as low as ₹99/year, but renewals jump to ₹700–₹1,500/year. Always check the renewal price, not just the first-year price.
2. Web Hosting — ₹2,000 to ₹15,000 per year
Hosting is where your website lives. Pricing tiers:
- Shared hosting (Hostinger, Bluehost India): ₹2,000–₹5,000/year — fine for brochure sites
- VPS hosting (DigitalOcean, Linode): ₹6,000–₹24,000/year — needed for medium-traffic sites
- Managed WordPress (Kinsta, WP Engine): ₹12,000–₹60,000/year — premium performance
- Edge/CDN hosting (Cloudflare Pages, Vercel): Free to ₹2,000/month — best performance for modern Next.js sites
For an ecommerce store, never go with cheap shared hosting. A slow checkout kills conversions. Budget at least ₹5,000–₹12,000/year minimum for hosting a store.
3. Design — ₹8,000 to ₹80,000
- Pre-built template: ₹0–₹8,000 (WordPress themes, Shopify themes) — fast but generic
- Custom UI design (Figma): ₹15,000–₹80,000+ — built specifically for your brand
- Design system for enterprise: ₹1,00,000+ — full component libraries, brand guidelines
The difference between a ₹5,000 template site and a ₹50,000 custom design is visible in 2 seconds. If you're building a brand, don't cut corners here.
4. Development — ₹10,000 to ₹8,00,000
- Basic WordPress site: ₹10,000–₹30,000
- Custom WordPress with plugins + SEO: ₹30,000–₹80,000
- Custom Next.js / React website: ₹60,000–₹2,50,000
- Full-stack web app: ₹2,00,000–₹10,00,000+
Modern agencies like FactoryJet build in Next.js deployed on Cloudflare — delivering significantly faster load speeds than traditional PHP/WordPress setups.
5. Content — ₹5,000 to ₹50,000
Every page needs words, images, and sometimes videos. Professional copywriting in India runs ₹1,500–₹5,000 per page. Stock photography from Shutterstock or free options like Unsplash costs ₹0–₹20,000 depending on usage. A 10-page site needs approximately 5,000–8,000 words of copy. Budget for it.
6. Testing & QA — ₹5,000 to ₹20,000
Professional agencies test across browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox), devices (iPhone, Android, tablets), and screen sizes. For ecommerce, this includes payment flow testing with Razorpay and PhonePe sandbox environments. Most freelancers skip this step. Most agencies include it.
7. SEO Setup — ₹5,000 to ₹25,000
Basic on-page SEO (meta titles, descriptions, schema markup, sitemaps, Google Search Console submission) is often included in agency packages. Technical SEO — Core Web Vitals optimisation, structured data, page speed tuning — costs extra.
5-Page Website Cost in India: Every Scenario Explained
The “5-page website” is the most searched website package in India. It's also the most misunderstood. Here are five different 5-page sites with real price ranges.
1. Basic Static Website (HTML/CSS or WordPress Template)
You'll get a working site, but expect template designs, no custom branding, and zero ongoing support. Fine for a temporary online presence. Not fine if you're trying to build a real brand.
2. Small Business WordPress Site
Includes custom design, mobile responsive, basic SEO, contact forms, Google Maps integration. Timeline: 10–15 days.
3. Professional Service Provider Site (CA, Doctor, Lawyer, Consultant)
Includes booking integration (Calendly/custom), trust signals, schema markup, Google Business link. Timeline: 14–21 days.
4. Portfolio / Agency Website
Includes custom animations, case study layouts, video integration, CMS for portfolio updates. Timeline: 14–28 days.
5. Landing Page Funnel (Lead Gen / Ad Traffic)
Conversion-optimised layout, form integrations, fast load speed for Google Ads Quality Score. Timeline: 5–10 days.
Bottom line on 5-page website cost: For a professional 5-page business site from a reliable agency in India, budget ₹40,000–₹80,000. Anything under ₹20,000 should raise questions.
Ecommerce Website Cost in India: Shopify vs Custom
Shopify Store Development Cost in India
Shopify is the fastest path to a professional online store. India now has over 1,20,000+ active Shopify stores, growing at 32% year-over-year (Q1 2026).
| Shopify Store Type | Development Cost | Monthly Platform Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Starter store (template, 20–50 products) | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | ₹1,994/month (Basic) |
| Custom-designed store | ₹80,000 – ₹1,80,000 | ₹1,994–₹5,411/month |
| Advanced store (custom checkout, apps) | ₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000 | ₹5,411–₹21,651/month |
| Shopify Plus (enterprise) | ₹5,00,000+ | Custom pricing |
India-specific Shopify add-ons to budget for:
- Razorpay or PhonePe payment gateway setup: ₹5,000–₹15,000
- UPI / COD / wallet integration: ₹3,000–₹8,000
- Shiprocket or Delhivery shipping integration: ₹5,000–₹12,000
- WhatsApp notifications (via Wati or Interakt): ₹3,000–₹8,000/month subscription
- GST-compliant invoice templates: ₹5,000–₹10,000
- ONDC integration (Open Network for Digital Commerce): ₹15,000–₹50,000+
Total realistic Shopify store budget for an Indian SMB:
₹80,000–₹2,00,000 for setup, plus ₹2,000–₹5,500/month ongoing platform fees.
Custom Ecommerce Development Cost in India
| Custom Store Type | Cost Range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce custom theme + plugins | ₹60,000 – ₹1,50,000 | 21–35 days |
| Next.js headless commerce | ₹2,00,000 – ₹5,00,000 | 45–75 days |
| Multi-vendor marketplace | ₹5,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 | 90–180 days |
| Full enterprise platform | ₹15,00,000+ | 6–18 months |
Freelancer vs Agency vs FactoryJet: The Honest Comparison
| Factor | Cheap Freelancer | Mid-Tier Agency | FactoryJet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost (business site) | ₹5,000 – ₹20,000 | ₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 | ₹25,000 – ₹80,000 |
| Timeline | 2–8 weeks | 4–12 weeks | 7 days |
| Design quality | Template / low | Good | Premium |
| Code quality | Variable | Good | Production-grade |
| SEO setup | Rarely included | Sometimes included | Always included |
| Post-launch support | Often disappears | 30 days typical | Ongoing |
| GST invoice | Rare | Yes | Yes |
| Risk level | High | Low-Medium | Low |
According to FactoryJet's analysis of 500+ India web projects, 60% of businesses that hired cheap freelancers first came back for a rebuild within 18 months. A ₹8,000 website might save you money today but cost ₹40,000 to rebuild in 6 months.
Hidden Costs Nobody Tells You About
The quote you receive is rarely the total you'll pay. Here are the costs that appear after you've said yes.
1. GST at 18%
Web development services in India attract 18% GST. If an agency quotes ₹50,000, you'll pay ₹59,000 with GST. Always ask: "Is this GST-inclusive or exclusive?" If you have a GSTIN, you can claim input tax credit — effectively reducing the real cost.
2. Annual Domain Renewal Price Jumps
GoDaddy, Hostinger, and BigRock offer first-year discounts that expire. A domain you registered for ₹99 renews at ₹1,299. Hosting that was ₹399/month renews at ₹699–₹999/month. Read renewal pricing before signing up.
3. SSL Certificate
Secure sites (HTTPS) require an SSL certificate. Most quality hosts include a free Let's Encrypt SSL, but some charge separately. Paid SSL certificates (for ecommerce) run ₹3,000–₹15,000/year.
4. Speed Optimisation
A site built without performance optimisation will fail Core Web Vitals — which directly hurts Google rankings. Speed optimisation costs ₹5,000–₹20,000 if done after launch. FactoryJet builds this in by default.
5. Ongoing Maintenance
WordPress plugin updates + security patches: ₹10,000–₹30,000/year. Content updates: ₹5,000–₹15,000/year. Bug fixes: ₹5,000–₹10,000/year. Total realistic annual maintenance budget: ₹15,000–₹50,000 for a small business site.
6. Redesigns Every 2–3 Years
Web design trends move fast. A site built in 2022 looks dated in 2025. Budget for a partial or full redesign every 2–3 years. Cost: ₹30,000–₹1,50,000 depending on scope.
7. Third-Party Tool Subscriptions
Live chat (Tidio: ₹700–₹2,500/month), email marketing (Mailmodo: ₹1,500–₹5,000/month), CRM (Zoho CRM: ₹600–₹2,800/month), workflow automation via n8n (self-hosted free, cloud ₹1,800/month). Real costs of running a digital business.
How FactoryJet Delivers Professional Websites in 7 Days
Most agencies take 4–12 weeks. FactoryJet delivers in 7 days. Here's how, specifically.
Discovery + Figma wireframes. Client approves layout before a single line of code is written.
Full build in Next.js. Component-based architecture means we're not reinventing the wheel for every client — a proven design system honed across 500+ websites.
Content integration, SEO setup (meta titles, descriptions, schema markup, sitemap, GSC submission), performance optimisation to hit Lighthouse 100/100.
Cross-browser testing, mobile testing, form testing, payment gateway sandbox testing (for ecommerce).
Client review + feedback round. Launch. Sites deployed on Cloudflare Pages for sub-1.5s load speeds from anywhere in India.
City-Wise Website Development Cost Variation in India
Where your developer is based significantly affects what you pay — not always what you get.
Mumbai
₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000
India's commercial capital commands the highest rates. Agencies in Bandra, Andheri, and Lower Parel charge ₹4,000–₹8,000/hour.
Delhi / NCR
₹60,000 – ₹2,00,000
Strong enterprise clientele. Rates are high but more negotiable. Strong Shopify agency concentration in Rajouri Garden.
Bangalore
₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000
Most developers per square kilometer. Competition keeps mid-range pricing fair. Strong Next.js and React ecosystem.
Pune
₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000
Strong IT infrastructure, slightly lower cost than Mumbai. Popular outsourcing hub for smaller Indian businesses.
Indore
₹25,000 – ₹80,000
One of India's fastest-growing tech hubs. Lower cost of living means significantly lower rates without a quality penalty.
Tier-2 Cities (Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Bhopal)
₹20,000 – ₹80,000
Best value-for-money ratio in India. A strong Jaipur agency often outperforms a mediocre Mumbai agency at 50% of the cost.
The Smartest Way to Budget for Your Website in 2026
Just starting out, need digital presence
A 5-page professional site. Don't go cheaper — a ₹8,000 site will cost more in rebuilds. Don't go higher yet — you don't know what you need.
Generating leads, need performance
A business site with proper SEO, speed optimisation, and a CMS so you can update it yourself.
Selling products online
A proper Shopify or WooCommerce setup with Razorpay, UPI, COD, and GST billing configured correctly.
Building a tech product or SaaS
An MVP-quality web application. This is not a website — it's a product. Treat it like one.
One more thing: 70% of Indian SMBs still don't have a professional website (NASSCOM data). In every market, that means your competitors are probably not online yet. Building now — even a solid ₹40,000 site — gives you a real first-mover advantage in your city and category.
India's ecommerce market is projected to reach ₹13.5 lakh crore (~US$163 billion) by 2026 (IBEF). The window to establish your digital presence before that wave peaks is right now.
Ready to Build Your Website in 7 Days?
Stop overthinking the budget. FactoryJet has built 500+ websites for Indian and US businesses. We deliver professional, production-grade websites in 7 days, starting from ₹25,000.
- ✓ Custom design (no generic templates)
- ✓ Mobile-first, Lighthouse 100/100 performance
- ✓ On-page SEO setup included
- ✓ Deployed on Cloudflare for blazing speed
- ✓ GST invoice provided
Frequently Asked Questions
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Bhavesh Barot
Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO of FactoryJet — web design and e-commerce agency serving 500+ US, UK, and UAE businesses since 1999. Expert in small business website strategy, Shopify development, and Core Web Vitals optimization.