It's one of the most Googled questions in India: how much does a website cost? And it gets one of the most frustrating answers: it depends.
It does depend — but on specific, knowable things. In this article we'll break down exactly what drives website pricing in India in 2026, give you real numbers across different project types, and tell you what the red flags look like when a quote is too low or suspiciously high.
The cheapest website you can get will cost you more in the long run. The most expensive one isn't necessarily the best. Here's how to find what's right for your business.
What Actually Determines Website Cost in India
Before the numbers, understand the variables. Every quote you get will be a function of these five things:
- Number of pages — a 5-page brochure site vs. a 50-page service site are fundamentally different projects
- Design complexity — a template-based design takes 2 days; a custom-designed site takes 2–4 weeks
- Platform — WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, or custom-coded each has different cost implications
- Functionality — a contact form is different from a booking system, which is different from a full e-commerce store
- Content — does the agency write your copy, source images, create graphics? Or do you provide everything?
With that foundation, here's what different types of websites actually cost in India in 2026.
Website Pricing in India — By Type
Basic Landing Page / Single-Page Site
Price range: ₹8,000 – ₹20,000
A single-page site covering who you are, what you do, and how to contact you. Suitable for freelancers, consultants, and businesses testing an idea before committing to a full site. Typically built on WordPress or a simple HTML template. Mobile responsive, basic SEO, contact form included.
What you don't get at this price: custom design, animations, more than one or two sections of functionality, or ongoing support.
Small Business Website (5–8 pages)
Price range: ₹20,000 – ₹60,000
Home, About, Services, Portfolio/Work, Contact — plus a couple of extra pages. This is the most common website project for Indian SMBs. At ₹20K you're getting a WordPress theme with customisation. At ₹50–60K you're getting a properly designed, SEO-optimised site with custom layouts.
TBBN's typical starting point for a business website is ₹25,000–35,000 — custom designed, mobile-first, SEO-ready, with a full handover and training.
Corporate / Multi-Service Website (10–20 pages)
Price range: ₹60,000 – ₹1,50,000
A more substantial site for an established business — multiple service pages, team section, case studies, blog, resources. Often requires integration with CRM, email marketing tools, or booking systems. Design is more detailed, content strategy is involved, and the build takes 4–8 weeks.
E-commerce Website
Price range: ₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000+
The range here is enormous because e-commerce complexity varies enormously. A 50-product Shopify store with a standard theme is fundamentally different from a 5,000-SKU WooCommerce build with custom filters, inventory management, and multiple payment gateways.
- Basic Shopify / WooCommerce (up to 100 products, theme-based): ₹50,000–80,000
- Mid-range e-commerce (custom design, 100–500 products, multiple integrations): ₹80,000–1,50,000
- Large-scale / custom e-commerce: ₹1,50,000–3,00,000+
Custom-Coded Website (no CMS, bespoke build)
Price range: ₹80,000 – ₹5,00,000+
Built from scratch — HTML, CSS, JavaScript, with a backend if needed. Fastest performance, maximum SEO control, no platform lock-in. This is what TBBN's own website (tbbn.in) is built on, and it's what we recommend for agencies, SaaS products, and brands that need complete control over their digital presence. Takes 6–12 weeks for a full project.
SaaS / Web Application
Price range: ₹2,00,000 – ₹20,00,000+
This is a product, not a website. Custom functionality, user authentication, database, dashboards. Requires a developer with full-stack experience. Not in scope for most small businesses — included here for completeness.
Hidden Costs Nobody Tells You About
The quoted price is rarely the total cost. Watch for these additions:
- Domain name — ₹500–2,000/year depending on extension (.in is cheaper than .com)
- Hosting — ₹3,000–15,000/year depending on server quality. Don't accept shared hosting on a ₹99/month plan for a serious business website.
- SSL certificate — often included with good hosting, but verify. Your site will show as "Not Secure" without one.
- Stock photography — if the agency sources images for you, budget ₹5,000–15,000 for a licensed library or professional shoot
- Copywriting — professional website copy for 8 pages can cost ₹15,000–40,000 separately
- Annual maintenance — for WordPress sites especially, budget ₹8,000–15,000/year for updates, security, and backups
- GST — 18% on top of the quoted price if the agency is GST registered
Red Flags — When a Quote Is Suspicious
Too cheap: Under ₹10,000 for a "business website"
At this price you're getting a pre-made template with your logo dropped in, no custom design, no SEO, no support, and likely hosted on a reseller account that will go down at inconvenient moments. These websites look cheap, rank poorly, and often need to be completely rebuilt within 12–18 months — costing you more in the long run.
Too vague: "We'll build your dream website"
Any legitimate agency should give you a scope of work before quoting. If someone quotes you a number without asking how many pages, what functionality you need, or what your goals are — they're quoting blind. That number will change once they start the work.
No timeline, no milestones, no contract
Professional website projects have defined milestones — discovery, design, development, content, testing, launch. If an agency can't give you a timeline or won't sign a contract, walk away.
No portfolio of real work
Ask to see live websites they've built. If they can't show you five real examples of work they've delivered, you don't know what you're paying for.
The right question isn't "how cheap can I get a website?" It's "what do I need my website to do, and what investment makes sense for that goal?"
What to Ask Before Hiring a Web Design Agency
- Can you show me 5 live websites you've built in the last 12 months?
- What platform will you build on, and why?
- What's included in the price — design, development, copywriting, images, SEO setup?
- What are the ongoing costs after launch?
- What does the handover look like — will I be able to update the site myself?
- What's the revision policy — how many rounds of changes are included?
- Do you offer maintenance and support after launch?
What TBBN Charges — and What You Get
At TBBN, our web design projects start at ₹25,000 for a custom-designed, mobile-first business website. Here's what that includes:
- Custom design — no templates, no WordPress themes
- Mobile-first, fully responsive across all devices
- On-page SEO setup — title tags, meta descriptions, schema markup, sitemap
- GA4 analytics and Google Search Console integration
- Contact form setup (not just a mailto: link)
- Page speed optimisation
- Full walkthrough and handover documentation
- 30 days of post-launch support
For businesses that want ongoing maintenance, we offer retainer packages from ₹8,000/month covering updates, backups, security monitoring, and performance reporting.
If you're unsure what your project needs or what it should cost, talk to us. We'll give you an honest assessment — no sales pitch, no obligation.