How much does a business website cost in India?

When business owners ask how much a website costs in India, quotes often range from ₹5,000 from a solo freelancer to several lakhs from a large agency. Understanding what separates each tier helps you invest in what your business actually needs today without overpaying or getting locked into a slow template.

Why website quotes vary so widely

A website is not a single standardized product. The engineering effort depends on three main questions:

1. What job must the website do? A 5-page credibility site has very different requirements from a 500-product e-commerce store with Razorpay and GST invoicing.
2. How fast and search-ready must it be? Page speed, mobile responsiveness, and structured SEO data determine whether local customers find you on Google.
3. Who maintains it after launch? Domains, SSL certificates, backups, and content updates require ongoing care.

Three practical website tiers for Indian SMBs

At EliavaTech, we structure website projects into three transparent founding-client tiers so you know where your project fits before booking a call.

1. Starter Website (From ₹9,999 one-time)

Designed for local clinics, professional service firms, and new businesses that need a credible, search-ready presence quickly.

• Up to 5 mobile-first responsive pages (Home, Services, About, Work/Gallery, Contact)
• Fast Next.js architecture that loads quickly on 4G and 5G mobile connections
• Lead-capture contact form and direct click-to-WhatsApp integration
• Foundational on-page SEO, sitemap, and Google Business Profile alignment

2. Business Website (From ₹24,999 one-time)

Built for established SMBs that need deeper service pages, a content management system (CMS), and automated lead routing.

• Up to 10 custom-structured pages and industry landing pages
• Easy-to-edit CMS for publishing updates, guides, or announcements
• Consultation booking calendar (such as Cal.com) and CRM/WhatsApp enquiry routing
• Google Analytics 4 with consent-aware event tracking

3. E-commerce Store (From ₹34,999 one-time)

Built for retail shops, D2C brands, and wholesalers moving from manual WhatsApp or phone orders to a 24/7 online catalogue.

• Searchable product catalogue with categories, variants, and stock status
• Razorpay checkout supporting UPI, credit/debit cards, and netbanking
• Automated GST-compliant invoice generation and order dashboard
• WhatsApp order confirmation and dispatch notifications

Third-party and ongoing costs to budget for

Any honest technology partner will separate one-time build fees from third-party infrastructure costs that you pay directly to vendors:

• Domain name (.com or .in): Typically ₹800 to ₹1,200 per year via Cloudflare or your registrar.
• Hosting & database: Modern cloud tiers often start free or low-cost and scale with traffic.
• Payment gateway fees: Standard per-transaction fees charged by Razorpay (typically ~2% per transaction).
• Monthly care plans: If you prefer our team to handle backups, uptime monitoring, security updates, and content edits, our plans start from ₹1,499/month (Essential), ₹2,999/month (Growth), and ₹5,999/month (Pro).

How to choose the right starting point

If your primary goal is making sure local customers find you on Google and can message or book an appointment easily, start with a Starter or Business Website and add automation once enquiry volume grows. You can compare all packages on our Pricing page or book a free consultation to discuss your exact scope.