Website Development Cost in India: 2026 Guide

Website development cost in India ranges from a few thousand rupees for a do-it-yourself builder to several lakhs for a large custom platform. For most service businesses, the real question is not the cheapest price but what you need the website to do. At DigiGrowInfinity, a 5 to 10 page business website starts from Rs 25,000 one-time and a single campaign landing page from Rs 10,000, plus GST.

This guide explains the factors that change the price, the yearly costs people forget, and how to compare quotes so you pay for results rather than pages.

Three ways to get a website

• DIY website builder — lowest cash cost, but your time goes into design, content and setup. Good for very small budgets; limited for SEO, speed and lead tracking.
• Freelancer — usually cheaper than an agency. Quality varies a lot, so check live work, timelines and who will maintain the site after launch.
• Agency — higher price, but strategy, design, development, SEO setup and tracking come from one team. Best when the website must generate enquiries from ads or Google.

What decides the cost

1. Number and type of pages

A 5 page brochure site costs far less than a site with 40 service, location or product pages. Every page needs layout, copy, images and SEO fields, so page count is the biggest single driver.

2. Design: template or custom

A customised template is faster and cheaper. A fully custom design takes more design and revision time but fits your brand and conversion goals exactly.

3. Features and integrations

Lead forms, WhatsApp and click-to-call buttons are standard. Costs rise with booking systems, payment gateways, CRM integration, multi-language content, calculators, member logins or custom dashboards.

4. E-commerce

An online store needs product pages, cart, checkout, payment gateway, shipping rules and order emails. Plan for a higher budget and ongoing product management.

5. Content and photos

Ask who writes the copy. If you supply text, logo and photos on time, the project is quicker and cheaper. Professional copywriting or product photography adds to the cost.

6. SEO, speed and tracking setup

Clean URLs, titles and meta descriptions, sitemap, schema, fast loading and Google Analytics / conversion tracking should be part of the build. A cheap site without them often costs more later when you start running ads.

Yearly running costs

The build is a one-time cost, but every website also has recurring costs. Ask for these separately in every quote:

• Domain name — renewed every year. Make sure it is registered in your own name and email.
• Hosting — shared hosting is enough for most small business sites; busy or e-commerce sites need stronger plans.
• SSL certificate — many hosts include a free SSL; check it is active so the site loads on https.
• Business email — optional, usually charged per user.
• Maintenance — updates, backups, security fixes and small content changes, either on a monthly plan or charged per change.

A simple way to estimate your budget

1. List the pages you need: home, about, each service, case studies, contact and any location pages.
2. List the actions you want visitors to take: call, WhatsApp, form, booking or purchase.
3. Mark the integrations you need: CRM, payment, booking, analytics.
4. Add yearly costs: domain, hosting, email and maintenance.
5. Share this list with two or three providers so every quote covers the same scope.

What our business website includes

Our business websites are built for lead generation: mobile-first design, fast loading, technical SEO setup, lead forms, WhatsApp and click-to-call buttons, and analytics with conversion tracking. A focused 5 to 10 page site usually takes 2 to 4 weeks once content is ready. See the full scope on our website development page.

Red flags in website quotes

• No written list of pages, features and revisions
• Domain or hosting registered in the agency's name
• No mention of mobile speed, SEO setup or tracking
• Hidden yearly renewals that are much higher than the first year
• No handover of logins and files after payment

Frequently asked questions

How much does a small business website cost in India?

It depends on pages, features and who builds it. A DIY builder can cost only a few thousand rupees a year, while a custom 5 to 10 page business website from an agency costs more. Our business websites start from Rs 25,000 one-time, plus GST.

Are domain and hosting included in the website price?

Not always. Domain and hosting are yearly costs and are often billed separately. Ask every agency to list them clearly and to register the domain in your name.

How long does it take to build a business website?

A focused 5 to 10 page business website usually takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on how quickly content, logo and photos are ready. Larger sites take longer.

Do I need a full website or just a landing page?

If you are running one ad campaign for one offer, a landing page can be enough. If you want to rank on Google and explain several services, you need a full website.

Related services and guides

• Website development — how we build lead-generating websites
• Plans and pricing — website, landing page and marketing plans
• Landing page agency — single pages for ad campaigns
• Meta Ads agency pricing in India — budget for traffic to your new site
• Case studies — real ad spend and CPL numbers
• Contact our team — get a fixed quote