Website Development Cost in India (2026 Guide)
How much does a website cost in India in 2026? Real price ranges for business websites, ecommerce stores, custom web apps and automation, plus timelines and what drives cost.
By Pranshik Sharma, Founder & Lead Engineer · Updated · Published
Website development cost in India depends on four things: the type of website, how custom the design and features are, which integrations it needs (payments, CRM, WhatsApp, shipping), and how much content has to be created. This guide uses the price ranges 2Square Studio actually quotes, so you can budget with real numbers rather than vague estimates.
For the full scope of each offer, see our website development services. If your business is in the region, our web development in Himachal Pradesh and web development in Palampur pages cover local projects.
How much does a website cost in India in 2026?
The table below shows 2Square Studio's 2026 price ranges and typical timelines by website type. All prices exclude GST.
| Website type | Price range (excl. GST) | Typical timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business / brochure website | ₹40,000 – ₹75,000 | 2–4 weeks | Service businesses, hotels, homestays, clinics, consultants |
| Ecommerce store | ₹55,000 – ₹1,25,000+ | 4–8 weeks | Product brands, D2C stores, local retailers going online |
| Custom web application | ₹75,000 – ₹2,00,000+ | 6–12 weeks | Customer portals, dashboards, marketplaces, admin panels |
| CRM & workflow automation | ₹40,000 – ₹90,000+ | 2–6 weeks | Lead routing, follow-ups, n8n and API workflows |
| Cloud & production setup | ₹40,000 – ₹75,000+ | 1–4 weeks | AWS/GCP deployment, migrations, performance work |
What types of websites are there, and how do they differ in cost?
Business brochure websites
A brochure website is a small marketing site (usually 5–8 pages) that explains your services and turns visitors into enquiries. It is the lowest-cost option because it needs no checkout or user accounts.
Portfolio websites
Visual-first sites for photographers, architects and creators. Cost rises when you want an admin panel to upload galleries yourself, as in our MR-Photography project.
E-commerce websites
Product catalogues, cart, checkout and payment gateways (Razorpay, Stripe, PhonePe). Product customization or custom pricing logic, like our Thread Up Co platform, pushes cost toward the upper range.
Custom web applications
Platforms with logins, roles, dashboards, workflows or automation. These are priced by features and integrations rather than by number of pages.
What affects the cost of a website?
Two websites of the same type can differ in price by 2–3x. These are the factors that move the number:
- Design depth: a custom design system costs more than adapting a template, but gives a distinct brand and faster pages.
- Number of page templates and features: each new layout, form, filter or user role adds design and development time.
- Integrations: payment gateways, shipping, CRM, WhatsApp, booking tools and third-party APIs each add build and testing work.
- Admin and content management: letting your team edit products, galleries or pages without a developer needs an admin panel or CMS.
- Content and SEO: copywriting, product data entry, metadata, schema markup and local SEO pages.
- Hosting and production setup: cloud deployment, CDN, backups and monitoring for business-critical sites.
Should you choose a template or a custom website?
Choose a template if you need to launch quickly on a tight budget and your needs are standard. Choose a custom build if search visibility, page speed, a distinct brand, or features that templates don't support matter to your business.
Template build
- Lower upfront cost and faster launch
- Limited control over structure and speed
- Harder to extend with custom features later
Custom build
- Built around your workflow and customers
- Full control over performance and SEO structure
- Room to add features as the business grows
What is included in a 2Square Studio website project?
- Strategy and planning: discovery call, page map, and conversion flow.
- Design: responsive layouts for mobile, tablet and desktop.
- Development: frontend, backend logic, integrations, and admin work where needed.
- SEO foundation: metadata, schema markup, sitemap, and clean URL structure.
- Launch support: testing, deployment, and post-launch fixes.
How do you get an accurate quote?
Share what the website needs to do, any sites you like, and your target launch date through our project form. You will get a scoped estimate within the ranges above, with a clear list of what is and isn't included.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a basic business website cost in India?
A professionally designed and developed business website with 5–8 pages, an enquiry form, WhatsApp integration and SEO setup typically costs ₹40,000 – ₹75,000 at 2Square Studio. Template-based sites can be cheaper upfront but offer less control over speed, design and search structure.
How much does an ecommerce website cost in India?
An ecommerce website costs ₹55,000 – ₹1,25,000+ at 2Square Studio. Shopify-based stores sit at the lower end. Custom storefronts with product customization, custom checkout logic, or admin and inventory workflows sit at the higher end.
How long does it take to build a website?
A business website usually takes 2–4 weeks, an ecommerce store 4–8 weeks, and a custom web application 6–12 weeks. Timelines depend mostly on how quickly content, product data and feedback are available.
Is GST included in website development pricing?
No. 2Square Studio is GST registered, and all quoted prices are exclusive of GST, which is added to the invoice at the applicable rate.
Are there ongoing costs after the website is launched?
Yes. Plan for a domain (renewed yearly), hosting or cloud costs, any paid apps or plugins, and optional maintenance or improvement work. Shopify stores also have a monthly Shopify plan fee.
Do you build websites for businesses in Himachal Pradesh?
Yes. 2Square Studio is based in Himachal Pradesh and builds websites, ecommerce stores and custom applications for businesses in Palampur, Dharamshala, Kangra, Bir Billing and across India, and for clients outside India.