Short answer: in 2026, most Indian businesses pay roughly ₹15,000–₹50,000 for a simple template-based website, ₹50,000–₹2,50,000 for a custom-designed business website, and ₹1,00,000–₹5,00,000+ for a custom ecommerce or web-application project. The exact figure depends on the number of pages, design originality, integrations, content and who maintains the site after launch. These are indicative ranges — always compare quotes on the same scope.
Typical website price ranges in India
| Website type | Typical range | Timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Template / starter site (5–8 pages) | ₹15,000 – ₹50,000 | 1–2 weeks | New local businesses, professionals |
| Custom business website (10–25 pages) | ₹50,000 – ₹2,50,000 | 3–6 weeks | SMEs, B2B firms, service companies |
| Shopify ecommerce store | ₹60,000 – ₹3,00,000 | 3–8 weeks | D2C brands, retailers |
| Custom ecommerce / web app | ₹2,00,000 – ₹10,00,000+ | 2–6 months | Marketplaces, portals, complex catalogs |
The six factors that decide your website cost
1. Number and type of pages
A 6-page brochure site and a 60-page site with service pages, location pages and a blog are different projects. Every unique template (home, service, case study, blog post) needs design and development time; repeated pages built from a template are much cheaper than unique ones.
2. Custom design vs template
Templates are cheaper and faster but look like hundreds of other sites. Custom design costs more but is built around your brand and how your customers make decisions — which usually shows up in conversion rate.
3. Integrations
Payment gateways (Razorpay, PayU, Stripe), WhatsApp, CRM, ERP or Tally sync, booking systems and shipping APIs each add development and testing time. Integrations are where cheap quotes most often hide extra charges later.
4. Content and copywriting
Many projects stall because content isn't ready. Professional copywriting, photography and SEO-structured content add cost but dramatically improve results, especially for search and AI answer engines.
5. SEO and performance foundation
Fast loading on mobile, clean code, schema markup, proper headings and a sitemap should be included — not sold as an add-on. A site that isn't built for SEO, GEO, AEO and AIO from day one usually needs expensive rework later.
6. Hosting, maintenance and support
Budget for domain, hosting, SSL, backups, security updates and small changes. Annual maintenance typically runs 10–20% of the build cost, or a fixed monthly retainer.
Hidden costs to ask about before you sign
- Ownership: will the domain, hosting and code be in your company's name?
- Revisions: how many design and content revision rounds are included?
- Third-party fees: premium themes, plugins, Shopify apps and paid fonts often bill separately.
- Post-launch changes: what does adding a page or changing a section cost after launch?
- Speed and SEO: is there a target page-speed score and basic on-page SEO included?
Cheap website vs right website
A ₹10,000 website that generates no enquiries is more expensive than a ₹1,00,000 website that brings in two qualified leads a week. When comparing quotes, compare the outcome you need — leads, sales, credibility with enterprise buyers — not just the price. Ask each agency how the site will be found, how it will convert visitors, and how leads reach your team (for example directly on WhatsApp).
How Globalique prices websites
Globalique's business website development and Shopify development projects start with a short discovery call, then a fixed written scope and price. Every site includes mobile-first performance, SEO-ready structure and schema markup, and leads routed to your WhatsApp and inbox.
Key takeaways
- Expect ₹50,000–₹2,50,000 for a proper custom business website in India in 2026.
- Integrations, content and SEO foundation drive cost more than design alone.
- Always confirm ownership, revisions and post-launch costs in writing.
- Judge quotes by expected leads and sales, not just price.