E-commerce Website Cost in India
An e-commerce website in India typically costs ₹1 lakh to ₹4 lakh on Shopify or WooCommerce with a customised theme, ₹4 lakh to ₹12 lakh with custom design and integrations such as Tally, couriers and WhatsApp, and ₹12 lakh or more for a fully custom store or B2B ordering portal.
Key Facts
| Running costs | Platform subscription, apps, payment gateway fees (around 2% on most methods), hosting |
|---|---|
| Biggest cost drivers | Custom design, integrations, catalogue size, B2B pricing rules |
| Must-haves | GST-correct invoices, COD handling, fast mobile pages |
| Growth add-ons | WhatsApp cart recovery, reviews, marketplace sync |
Cost Bands
| Tier | Indicative range (INR) | Timeline | What is included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform store | ₹1–4 lakh | 3–6 weeks | Shopify or WooCommerce, customised theme, payments, shipping, basic SEO |
| Integrated D2C store | ₹4–12 lakh | 6–12 weeks | Custom design, Tally and courier integration, WhatsApp updates, analytics |
| Custom or B2B commerce | ₹12 lakh and above | 3–6 months | Dealer pricing, credit limits, bulk ordering, ERP integration |
Platform or custom
Shopify and WooCommerce suit most D2C brands. Custom commerce makes sense for B2B ordering with dealer-specific pricing, credit limits and ERP integration. See software for retail and D2C brands and our Tally and Shopify integration guide.
These ranges are indicative for 2026, based on the effort such projects typically take. Your quote depends on your scope, integrations and quality requirements; a short discovery phase turns this into a firm number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shopify good for Indian stores?
Yes, with Indian payment gateways, COD and GST set-up; watch app subscription costs.
Do we need an app as well?
Usually not at first; a fast mobile website converts well. Add an app when repeat customers justify it.
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