This guide is published by ScalarThink Innovations Pvt. Ltd., a software development company in Dhanera, Gujarat.
The short answer
Website development cost in India usually ranges from about ₹15,000 for a basic business website to ₹5,00,000 or more for an e-commerce store, and higher still for a custom web application. The price depends on how many pages and features you need, whether the design is a template or custom, and what the site must connect to.
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Website development cost in India by type
These are typical market prices in India in 2026 for a professionally built website:
| Type of website | What you get | Typical cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic business website | 5–10 pages, contact form, mobile-friendly | ₹15,000 – ₹50,000 | 1–3 weeks |
| Professional business website | Custom design, CMS, blog, on-page SEO | ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000 | 3–6 weeks |
| E-commerce website | Catalogue, cart, payments, orders, shipping | ₹1,00,000 – ₹5,00,000+ | 1–3 months |
| Custom web application or portal | Logins, dashboards, workflows, integrations | ₹3,00,000 – ₹25,00,000+ | 2–6 months |
These ranges are a guide to the market, not a price list. Ask for a written quote based on your requirements.
What drives the cost of a website
Two websites can look similar and still cost very different amounts. These are the reasons:
Number of pages
Each unique page layout adds design and build time.
Template vs custom design
A custom design costs more but makes your brand stand out.
Features
Bookings, logins, calculators and search each add to the build.
CMS
Letting your team edit content without a developer.
E-commerce
Products, variants, payments, tax, shipping and order management.
Integrations
Payment gateways, CRM, ERP, WhatsApp, SMS and email tools.
Content
Copywriting, photography and translation if you need them.
Speed and SEO
Fast load times, clean code and structured data for Google.
Yearly running costs of a website
The build is a one-time cost. Budget for these every year as well:
| Domain name (.com / .in) | About ₹800 – ₹1,500 a year |
| Hosting | About ₹3,000 – ₹30,000 a year, depending on traffic |
| SSL certificate | Often free with good hosting |
| Maintenance and updates | About ₹10,000 – ₹1,00,000 a year |
| Payment gateway (e-commerce) | A small fee per transaction, typically around 2% |
Freelancer, agency or DIY website builder?
| Option | Cost | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| DIY website builder | Lowest | Limited design, features and SEO control |
| Freelancer | Low to medium | Quality and availability vary a lot |
| Web development company | Medium to high | Design, build, SEO and support from one team |
A DIY builder is fine for a hobby page. For a business that wants customers to find it on Google, a website development company is usually the better investment — you get design, development, SEO and ongoing support from one accountable team. Read our guide on how to choose a software development company in India.
Build for Google from day one
A beautiful website that nobody finds is wasted money. Make sure your quote includes fast load times (good Core Web Vitals), a mobile-first layout, clean page titles and descriptions, structured data, a sitemap and a Google Search Console setup. Fixing SEO later almost always costs more than building it in.
How to get an accurate website quote
Send these to any website development company and the quote will be far more accurate:
- What your business does and who your customers are
- The pages you need (a simple list is enough)
- Features — forms, bookings, payments, logins, blog
- Two or three websites you like, and why
- Who will write the content and supply photos
- Your budget range and launch date
Websites by ScalarThink
ScalarThink Innovations Pvt. Ltd. is a website development company in Gujarat building business websites, e-commerce stores and custom web applications for clients across India. Every site is built for speed, mobile and SEO from day one — and comes with a written quote, timeline and full code ownership.
We also build our own software. CaratOS, our jewellery ERP, runs billing, stock, GST and Girvi for jewellers — so we build every website with the same care we put into software that businesses rely on every day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost in India?
As a typical market range, a basic business website costs ₹15,000–₹50,000, a professional business website with CMS and SEO ₹50,000–₹2,00,000, an e-commerce website ₹1,00,000–₹5,00,000 or more, and a custom web application ₹3,00,000 or more.
What is the cost of an e-commerce website in India?
An e-commerce website typically costs ₹1,00,000 to ₹5,00,000 or more, depending on the number of products, payment and shipping integrations, and whether it connects to your billing or ERP software.
How long does it take to build a website?
A basic website takes 1–3 weeks, a professional business website 3–6 weeks, an e-commerce website 1–3 months and a custom web application 2–6 months.
What are the yearly costs of running a website?
Plan for a domain (about ₹800–₹1,500 a year), hosting (about ₹3,000–₹30,000 a year) and maintenance (about ₹10,000–₹1,00,000 a year). E-commerce sites also pay a small payment gateway fee per transaction.
Does ScalarThink build websites?
Yes. ScalarThink Innovations Pvt. Ltd. builds business websites, e-commerce stores and custom web applications, designed for speed and SEO from day one. Request a quote on the contact page.