You buy a domain name in India by searching it, paying a yearly invoice in rupees, and waiting until the client area shows it as active. On 29 October 2026, before 18% GST, .in is ₹500–800 to register and ₹700–1,000 to renew. .com is ₹900–1,200 to register and ₹1,000–1,400 to renew. The cart confirms the exact figure before you pay.
How do you buy a domain name in India?
You pay for a term, usually starting at one year. When the term ends, the name is not yours unless you renew it. NIXI runs the .in registry. You register through a registrar, and hosting is a separate product.
Do this while signed in. Stop when the domain is listed as active.
- Open check domain availability and search the exact name plus the extension. Continue only when the result says the name is available. The yearly price is on that result and again in the cart.
- Add the domain. Leave hosting off if you only want the name. Put the registrant name, email and phone on an account you control, not a designer's account.
- For a .in or .co.in name, have personal or business ID ready. NIXI checks identity. Finish that check in the window the registry sets. The document list is confirmed at order time. See .IN domain registration.
- Pay the invoice in INR with UPI, a card, net banking or NEFT. 18% GST is added on the invoice. Add your GSTIN before you pay if the invoice must show it.
- Open the client area. The domain is bought when it shows as active. A success screen in the payment app is not the registration by itself.
What does a domain cost per year in India?
These bands were read on 29 October 2026 on domain registration in India. They are before 18% GST and are planning ranges. The first year and the renewal are different numbers. The cart confirms the exact figure before you pay.
| Extension | Register (₹/yr) | Renew (₹/yr) | Use it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| .in | ₹500–800 | ₹700–1,000 | Most customers are in India |
| .co.in | ₹500–900 | ₹800–1,100 | You want the company marker |
| .com | ₹900–1,200 | ₹1,000–1,400 | You also sell outside India |
A low first year that jumps at renewal is the bill to watch. Read the renewal column, not a teaser. Other extensions are listed on that same price page. If a name is not listed, email support@webji.services and the price is confirmed before you pay.
Should you choose .in, .co.in or .com?
Choose .in when most customers are in India. Choose .co.in when you want the company marker on an Indian brand. Choose .com when you also sell outside India, or when the .in is already taken.
Read the name to someone who has not seen it written down. If they cannot type it back, choose a simpler name. Leave out hyphens and digits so the spoken name and the typed name match. Do not use a name that belongs to another business.
- .in for customers in India.
- .co.in when the name should show it is a company.
- .com when the audience is outside India as well, or the .in is taken.
You can register both .in and .com and send one of them to the main site. The old seven (.com, .org, .net, .int, .edu, .gov and .mil) is not the set to shop from. gov.in is a government namespace, and WebJi® does not sell it.
What should you check before you pay?
The registrant record is the ownership record. Use your own name and an email you will still open next year. If a designer needs DNS access, give them the records to add. Do not hand over the registrar login.
WebJi® includes WHOIS privacy on the names it registers. Privacy does not skip a registry identity check. Renewal reminders go out by SMS. You still pay each renewal invoice yourself. Nothing is taken unless you approve that invoice.
What do you do after the domain is active?
Point the name at the service that should answer for it. If the site is on WebJi® hosting, set the nameservers shown in the client area. If the site or email is elsewhere, use that provider's nameservers. Follow the steps to change nameservers.
You know it worked when the domain opens the site you intended, or when a test mailbox on that name receives mail. Nameserver changes can take a few hours. Email on the domain is a separate product from the name itself.
Moving a name you already own is a transfer, not this registration. Pay that quote before the name expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I buy a domain name in India?
Search the name, choose .in, .co.in or .com, and pay the yearly invoice in rupees. The domain is registered when the client area shows it as active. Hosting can wait.
How much does a domain cost per year in India?
On 29 October 2026, before 18% GST, .in is ₹500–800 to register and ₹700–1,000 to renew. .co.in is ₹500–900 to register and ₹800–1,100 to renew. .com is ₹900–1,200 to register and ₹1,000–1,400 to renew. The cart confirms the exact figure.
Should I buy .in or .com?
Buy .in when your customers are in India. Buy .com when you also sell outside India, or when the .in is taken. Many people register both and use one as the main site.
Can I buy a domain without hosting?
Yes. Add only the domain. A name can exist without a website, and you can point it later. Hosting is a separate bill.
Do I need documents for a .in domain?
NIXI requires an identity check for .in names. Have personal or business ID ready and finish the check in the window the registry sets. The document list is confirmed at order time. You do not need a GSTIN to register a name.
Can I register the domain for more than one year?
Yes, when the cart offers a longer term. You pay that term up front. The name stays yours only if you renew before it expires.
Do I get a GST invoice?
Yes. The invoice is in INR and adds 18% GST. Add your GSTIN in the client area before you pay if it must be printed. The bands are before that GST.