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Web Development5 min read·1 April 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Website in India in 2026?

A clear breakdown of website development costs in India — from simple business sites to complex web platforms.

H
Harshal Mahadeshwar
Founder, Rooted Tech · Built NestSpace (live on Play Store + App Store)

Website costs in India range from Rs 15,000 for a template-based site to Rs 10 lakh or more for a complex custom platform. Here is what drives the cost and what you can expect at each price point.

Cost by Website Type

Website TypeIndia Cost
Simple business website (5-8 pages)Rs 20,000 to Rs 60,000
Portfolio or personal websiteRs 15,000 to Rs 40,000
WordPress website with customizationRs 30,000 to Rs 1 lakh
E-commerce websiteRs 60,000 to Rs 3 lakh
Custom web applicationRs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh
Full web platform with backendRs 5 lakh to Rs 20 lakh

What Affects Website Cost

Number of pages — More pages, more content creation and development time.

Custom design vs template — A website built from a template is cheaper. A custom-designed website costs more but gives you a unique brand presence.

E-commerce functionality — Product catalog, cart, checkout, payment gateway integration add significant complexity.

Custom backend — If your website needs user accounts, a database, or complex logic, this adds cost significantly.

SEO built in from the start optimization — Proper on-page SEO, sitemap, schema markup, and page speed optimization are worth investing in from the start.

International Comparison

A website that costs Rs 2 lakh in India would typically cost $8,000 to $15,000 in the US or UK for comparable quality. Indian web developers offer the same quality at 60 to 70 percent lower cost.

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H
Harshal Mahadeshwar
Founder, Rooted Tech · Pune, India

I built NestSpace — a rental and roommate-finding platform — from scratch, solo, and shipped it on both Google Play and the App Store. At Rooted Tech, I build Flutter apps, Firebase backends, and Next.js platforms for startups and businesses worldwide. Everything I write here comes from real experience building real products.

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