💼 Business
How Much Does a Small Business Website Really Cost in India (2026)?
Agencies quote ₹50,000. Freelancers quote ₹8,000. What does a business website actually cost? Let us break it down honestly.
The essentials (annual)
- Domain: ₹800–₹1,000/year (.in or .com).
- Hosting: ₹1,200–₹3,000/year for shared hosting — plenty for most business sites.
- SSL: ₹0 (free with Let's Encrypt).
Design: the big variable
- DIY with WordPress: ₹0 + your time. Totally viable in 2026.
- Freelancer: ₹8,000–₹25,000 for a solid 5–10 page site.
- Agency: ₹40,000+ — worth it for custom design or complex needs.
Ongoing costs
Budget ₹3,000–₹10,000/year for hosting renewals, minor updates, and backups. Anyone telling you a website is "one-time cost" is selling something.
Realistic total for year one: ₹10,000–₹30,000 for a professional small business site. Anything far outside that range deserves scrutiny.
