"How much does a website cost?" is usually the first question a business owner asks, and it's also one of the hardest to answer honestly with a single number. The real answer is: it depends on what the website needs to do, not just how many pages it has. This guide breaks down what actually drives the price, with realistic ranges for the Delhi market in 2026.
What Actually Determines Website Cost
Before looking at numbers, it helps to understand what you're really paying for:
- Design complexity - a template-based layout costs far less than a fully custom design built around your brand.
- Number of unique page templates - not total pages, but how many distinct layouts need to be designed (a homepage, a service page, a blog template, etc.).
- Functionality - a contact form is simple; a booking system, payment gateway, or user login area adds real development time.
- Content readiness - if you already have final copy and images, development moves faster than if content needs to be written and sourced during the project.
- Platform - a WordPress site, a custom-coded PHP site, and an ecommerce platform all have different cost structures (see our custom vs WordPress guide for a deeper comparison).
Realistic Price Ranges
Basic Business Website
A clean, responsive 4-6 page website (home, about, services, contact) built on a proven template structure typically falls in the ₹15,000 - ₹40,000 range in the Delhi market. This suits most small businesses that need a credible online presence without custom functionality.
Custom Business Website
Once you need a fully custom design, more page templates, animations, and SEO-focused content structure, expect ₹40,000 - ₹1,20,000, depending on scope. This is the right tier for businesses that compete on brand and credibility, not just having "a website."
Ecommerce Website
Online stores involve product catalogs, payment gateway integration, and inventory logic, which is why they cost more than a standard business site. See our dedicated ecommerce website cost guide for a full breakdown.
Custom Web Application
Business portals, booking platforms, or dashboards with custom logic and databases usually start upwards of ₹1,50,000 and scale with feature complexity.
Why Quotes Vary So Much Between Agencies
Two agencies quoting wildly different prices for "the same website" usually aren't actually scoping the same project. A low quote often excludes things like revisions, content writing, stock imagery licensing, or post-launch support - which then show up as add-on costs later. When comparing quotes, ask exactly what's included: number of design revisions, whether content/copywriting is covered, and what happens after launch.
What's Not Included in the Website Price
Domain registration and hosting are usually billed separately (typically ₹1,000-₹5,000/year depending on hosting quality), and ongoing maintenance is often a separate monthly or annual plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a cheaper website a bad website?
Not necessarily - it depends on whether the scope matches your actual needs. A well-built ₹25,000 site for a local service business can outperform an overbuilt ₹1,00,000 site with features nobody uses. The goal is matching the investment to the business need.
Do I need to pay for the website upfront?
Most agencies, including DesignHubs, work on a milestone-based payment structure - typically an advance to start, with the balance due around design approval and final delivery.
How long does a typical business website take to build?
A standard business website usually takes 2-4 weeks from content handoff to launch; custom platforms and ecommerce stores take longer.
If you'd like a quote scoped to your actual requirements rather than a generic package, get in touch with our team for a free consultation, or explore our website design services in more detail.