.ai domain registration in India is open to any buyer — no residency rule, no documents beyond registrant details — and WebJi® bills the mandatory two-year term in INR with GST, not USD. Indicative pricing is ₹6,000–8,000 a year plus the registry two-year minimum, with DNS management and Hindi or English renewal reminders.
Billing is in INR, and every invoice shows 18% GST. Cluster uptime is on the public status page, with 90-day history. Email support@webji.services is staffed 24/7 in Hindi and English, with an average first reply under 60 minutes. Phone +91 141 4941811 is business hours only.
.ai registration rules that shape your budget
The rules that shape every .ai budget: the Anguilla registry (nic.ai, with Identity Digital on technical operations) imposes a two-year minimum on both registration and renewal — no one-year terms exist. Our domain registration India guide carries the full TLD price table.
- Two-year minimum, registration and renewal alike.
- Premium-band pricing: indicative retail lands roughly ₹15,000–₹35,000 for the two-year term.
- Renewals repeat at the two-year cadence — plan the budget as a recurring biennial line, not an annual one.
- Confirmed figures appear at checkout in INR with GST invoiced.
The two-year rule is registry policy, not a registrar upsell — every .ai seller worldwide works under it. Budget honestly and the extension costs less than a month of most ad budgets.
AI Domain Registration Plans & Pricing (INR)
| TLD | Indicative registration (₹/yr) | Indicative renewal (₹/yr) | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .com | ₹900–1,200 | ₹1,000–1,400 | Universal default | Get Custom Quote |
| .in | ₹500–800 | ₹700–1,000 | Indian businesses | Get Custom Quote |
| .co.in | ₹500–900 | ₹800–1,100 | Indian brands/enterprises | Get Custom Quote |
| .xyz / .online | ₹150–500 first yr | ₹800–1,400 | Launches, offers | Get Custom Quote |
| .ai | ₹6,000–8,000* | ₹6,500–8,500* | AI startups (2-yr min) | Get Custom Quote |
| .io | ₹2,800–3,800 | ₹3,200–4,200 | Tech/product companies | Get Custom Quote |
Indicative market bands (Oct 2026) for planning — exact registration/renewal per TLD is confirmed at checkout or via our sales desk.
Buying a .ai domain from India: eligibility, payment and WHOIS
For Indian buyers the friction was never eligibility — .ai is open worldwide, no documents beyond registrant details — it was payment and process. Foreign registrars bill in USD with Indian cards attracting forex charges; checkout at WebJi® prices the term in INR with the exchange built in transparently.
The flow: search the name, add the two-year term to the cart, pay by UPI or card, and manage DNS from the same panel as your other domains. WHOIS note: .ai does not support standard privacy proxies, so registrant contacts appear in public lookups — use role-based business contacts (admin@, an office phone) rather than personal details.
Payment mechanics — UPI, cards, invoice timing — are covered in the UPI domain purchase guide.
Why WebJi® for AI Domain Registration
- Serving Indian businesses since 2005 — 21+ years of registry experience you can actually call on.
- 12,000+ clients across India and overseas keep their domains at WebJi®.
- 24/7 email support in Hindi and English — average first reply under 60 minutes, real humans, not bots.
- Free migration when approved — we move your domains and DNS records from your old registrar, subject to terms.
- Transparent INR pricing with a proper GST invoice on every purchase — pay by UPI, card or net-banking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a .ai domain cost in India?
Indicatively ₹6,000–8,000 a year to register, and the registry sells only two-year terms — so a standard name costs roughly ₹12,000–16,000 at the first checkout, plus 18% GST. Premium names can land ₹15,000–35,000 for the two-year term. Exact figures are confirmed at checkout or by the sales desk, in INR.
Can Indians register a .ai domain?
Yes — .ai is open worldwide with no residency requirement and no documents beyond standard registrant details. The practical friction is payment: foreign registrars bill in USD and Indian cards attract forex charges. WebJi® prices the two-year term in INR with GST invoicing, payable by UPI, card or net banking.
Why does .ai require a two-year registration?
The rules that shape every .ai budget: the Anguilla registry (nic.ai, with Identity Digital on technical operations) imposes a two-year minimum on both registration and renewal — no one-year terms exist.
Is .ai good for an AI startup in India?
Yes — the extension signals an AI product instantly and carries no eligibility restrictions. Weigh that against the two-year minimum and the higher renewal band in the table above; if the budget only stretches to an annual line, the .com and .in rows there cost a fraction per year and are often available for the same name.
Does a .ai domain include WHOIS privacy?
Not the standard proxy: the .ai registry publishes registrant contacts, so your name, phone and address can appear in public WHOIS lookups. Register with role-based business contacts — admin@ and an office phone — rather than personal details. On gTLDs like .com and .org, free WHOIS privacy at WebJi® does hide them.
How do I pay for a .ai domain in INR?
Yes. You can pay by UPI, card, net banking or NEFT. The charge and the invoice are in INR, with 18% GST shown separately. If money leaves your account and the service does not activate, send the UTR or payment reference to support@webji.services instead of paying a second time.
How much does domain registration cost in India?
It depends on the extension. Indicative bands from the table above: .in ₹500–800 a year, .co.in ₹500–900, .com ₹900–1,200, .io ₹2,800–3,800 and .ai ₹6,000–8,000 with its two-year minimum. GST at 18% is added on the invoice; exact figures are confirmed at checkout or by the sales desk in INR.
Is WHOIS privacy really free?
Yes, wherever the registry permits it — most gTLDs like .com and .org include free WHOIS privacy at WebJi®. A few ccTLD registries publish owner details by policy, and we state that clearly on the product page before you pay.