Short answer: in Delhi NCR, a simple 4–6 page business website usually costs somewhere between ₹10,000 and ₹50,000 with a freelancer, and roughly ₹50,000 to ₹1,50,000 with an agency. An online store or a site with custom features costs more. Most of the difference comes down to who builds it, how much is custom, and what has to connect to the site (WhatsApp, CRM, payment gateway). Below is a plain-language breakdown so you can compare quotes properly and avoid paying for things you don’t need.
If you are trying to work out a realistic website development cost in Delhi for your business, start here. The ranges in this article are typical market ranges taken from Indian price guides published by freelancers, marketplaces and hosting companies that we reviewed in October 2026, plus our own experience building sites for small and mid-size businesses. They are guidance, not a rate card. Your actual quote depends on scope.
Website cost in Delhi at a glance
| Type of website | Typical freelancer range | Typical agency range | Usually suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-page site or landing page | ₹2,000 – ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 – ₹40,000 | A single campaign, event or service |
| Small business website (4–8 pages) | ₹10,000 – ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 | Local shops, clinics, consultants, service firms |
| Larger business or corporate site (10–25 pages, blog) | ₹15,000 – ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 – ₹2,00,000 | Manufacturers, B2B firms, multi-service businesses |
| E-commerce store | ₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 and above | D2C brands, retailers, distributors selling online |
| Custom web application | Quoted per project, usually several lakh | Portals, dealer logins, booking systems | |
You will see quotes far below and far above these numbers. A ₹3,000 “website” is usually a template with your logo dropped in. A ₹5 lakh quote for a five-page site is usually paying for brand strategy or overheads you may not need. Neither is automatically wrong. What matters is knowing what you are paying for.
What actually drives the price
1. Template vs custom design
A good premium WordPress theme, customised properly, is perfectly fine for most small businesses. Custom design, where every page layout is designed from scratch around your brand, takes more design and development hours and costs more. Ask the developer which one you are getting. Many quotes say “custom” when they mean “customised template”.
2. Number of pages and how much content you supply
Each extra page means more layout, writing, images and testing. The bigger hidden cost is content. If you send ready text and photos, the project moves fast. If the agency has to write service pages, product descriptions or industry copy, that is real work and should be priced separately.
3. Features and integrations
This is where Delhi businesses most often get surprised. Common add-ons include:
- WhatsApp chat button or click-to-chat on every page
- Enquiry forms that send leads straight into a CRM or Google Sheet
- Payment gateway (Razorpay, PayU, Cashfree and similar) and GST invoice set-up for online sales
- Product catalogues with filters, downloadable brochures or technical data sheets
- Multilingual pages (Hindi and English, for example)
- Booking or appointment calendars
Each of these can be simple or complex. A WhatsApp button takes minutes. A form that routes enquiries to the right salesperson by product and city takes proper set-up. If you want leads to flow into a CRM from day one, plan it at the start. We cover this in our guide to choosing a CRM for small businesses in India.
4. Platform choice
For most business websites in India, WordPress is a practical choice: flexible, easy for your team to edit, and well supported. Shopify suits many online stores because hosting, security and checkout are managed for you, but it carries a monthly subscription and, depending on your payment set-up, transaction fees. Fully custom code makes sense mainly when you need real application features. Our WordPress development team usually recommends the simplest platform that meets the requirement, not the most impressive one.
5. SEO readiness and speed
A website that looks good but loads slowly on a mid-range Android phone, or has no proper page titles and structure, will cost you more later. Basic on-page SEO (clean URLs, titles, meta descriptions, headings, image compression, a sitemap, Search Console set-up) should be part of any professional build. Ongoing SEO is a separate service.
Running costs you should budget for every year
The build is a one-time cost. These renew:
| Item | Typical yearly cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domain (.com or .in) | Roughly ₹700 – ₹1,500 | Check the renewal price, not just the first-year offer |
| Hosting | A few thousand rupees for a small site, more for stores | Cheap shared hosting is often the reason sites are slow |
| SSL certificate | Usually free with hosting | Don’t pay extra for basic SSL |
| Business email | Per user, per month | Google Workspace or Zoho Mail are common choices |
| Premium theme or plugin licences | Varies | Ask who owns the licence and who renews it |
| Maintenance and security | Optional monthly or yearly plan | Updates, backups, uptime and malware monitoring |
Maintenance is the line most businesses skip, and it is often the one that causes the biggest headache when a site gets hacked or breaks after an update. If you don’t have someone in-house, a website maintenance and security plan is usually cheaper than an emergency fix.
Freelancer, agency or DIY: which is right for you?
DIY website builder
Good for: a very small business testing an idea, with time to do it yourself. Watch out for: limited flexibility, and your time is not free.
Freelancer
Good for: a straightforward brochure site with clear requirements and content ready. Watch out for: availability after launch, single point of failure, and whether you get admin access to everything.
Agency
Good for: businesses that want design, development, content, SEO and integrations handled together, with a team that will still be around for support. Watch out for: paying for layers of management on a small job. Ask who will actually work on your project.
A practical rule: if the website is mainly a digital visiting card, a good freelancer is often enough. If the website is supposed to generate enquiries, connect to ads and CRM, and grow with SEO, it is worth working with a team that plans all of those pieces together.
How to compare two website quotes
- Get the page list in writing. Home, About, each service or product page, Contact, blog, policy pages.
- Ask what is custom and what is template.
- Check who writes the content and who supplies photos.
- List every integration (WhatsApp, forms, CRM, payments, analytics) and confirm each is included.
- Confirm ownership. The domain, hosting account, website files and admin logins should be in your name.
- Ask about revisions, timeline and post-launch support. How many rounds of changes? Is the first month of fixes included?
- Ask for live examples of similar sites, and check them on your phone.
- Check that GST is mentioned. Is the price inclusive or exclusive of 18% GST?
Common mistakes we see Delhi businesses make
- Choosing the cheapest quote and then paying again within a year to rebuild.
- Letting the developer register the domain in their own name.
- Launching without Google Analytics, Search Console or any way to track enquiries.
- Building a beautiful homepage but thin service pages that never rank on Google.
- Forgetting mobile. Most of your visitors will arrive on a phone.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a basic website cost in Delhi?
A basic 4–6 page business website typically falls between ₹10,000 and ₹50,000 with a freelancer, and from about ₹50,000 with an agency, depending on design, content and features. Domain, hosting and maintenance are extra and recur every year.
How long does it take to build a business website?
A small business site usually takes one to four weeks once content is ready. Larger sites and online stores take longer. Delays are most often caused by waiting for content and approvals, not by development.
Is WordPress good for a business website in India?
Yes, for most business websites. It is flexible, SEO-friendly and easy to update. It does need regular updates and security care, so plan for maintenance.
Do I need to pay GST on website development?
Website design and development services from a GST-registered provider are generally charged with GST. Always ask whether a quote includes or excludes GST so you compare like with like, and check with your CA about input credit.
Should my website include SEO?
Basic on-page SEO set-up should be included in any professional build. Ongoing SEO, such as content, local SEO and link building, is a separate monthly service. Our guide to SEO packages in Delhi explains what that usually costs.
Planning a website?
If you’re not sure what kind of site you need, start with your goal: more enquiries, online sales or a credible presence for trade buyers. We’ll suggest the simplest build that gets you there. Have a look at our website design and development service, or tell us about your project and we’ll send you a clear, fixed-scope quote. If you plan to sell online, see our Shopify e-commerce development service as well. You can find more practical guides on our Insights page.
