"How much does a website cost in India?" is the first question almost every business owner asks — and the honest answer is: it depends on what you actually need. In 2026, prices range from a few thousand rupees for a simple static site to several lakhs for a custom web application. This guide breaks down the real numbers and what drives them.
Typical website pricing in India (2026)
- Static / starter website (up to ~5 pages): from around ₹5,000. Great for a small business, portfolio or landing page.
- Business website with CMS (blog, more pages, on-page SEO): from around ₹20,000. You can edit content yourself.
- E-commerce store: typically ₹40,000+, depending on catalogue size and payment/shipping integrations.
- Custom web application (dashboards, user accounts, APIs, AI features): quote-based, usually starting in the low lakhs.
What actually drives the cost?
The page count is the least important factor. The real cost drivers are:
- Custom design vs template — a bespoke, on-brand design costs more than a theme, but converts better.
- Functionality — logins, dashboards, payments, bookings and integrations each add engineering time.
- Content management — a CMS so you can update content yourself adds value and a little upfront cost.
- SEO & performance — clean, fast, search-ready code is what gets you found; it's worth paying for.
- Who builds it — an experienced freelance full-stack developer often gives better value than a large agency for small–mid projects.
Why the cheapest option can cost you more
A ₹3,000 template site that loads slowly, isn't mobile-friendly and can't be found on Google will cost you far more in lost customers than you saved. The goal isn't the lowest price — it's the best return: a site that's fast, ranks, and turns visitors into enquiries.
How I price projects
I keep it transparent: fixed "starting from" packages for common needs, and honest quote-based pricing for custom builds — confirmed after a quick chat about scope, so there are no surprises. You can see the full breakdown on the pricing page.
Want a real number for your specific project? Tell me what you're building and I'll send back a clear scope, timeline and price.