.co.in Domain Registration — What You Get
.co.in is a second-level name under India's country-code domain, .in, which entered the DNS root in 1989 and is run by INRegistry for the National Internet Exchange of India, NIXI. The "co" marks it as commercial: the name of the business sits before .co.in.
It is not Colombia's .co. A .co.in registration is administered from Delhi under NIXI policy, while .co belongs to Colombia and is sold worldwide. The two are separate registries, separate renewals and separate names.
Who Can Buy a .co.in Domain
Anyone can buy a .co.in name: an Indian company, a foreign company selling into India, or one person, with no local address, company registration or documents. The registry asks only for accurate registrant contacts, which appear in WHOIS unless privacy is applied.
- No documents: no GST certificate, PAN, incorporation proof or trademark is requested at registration.
- Label rules: 3 to 63 characters, letters, digits and hyphens, with no hyphen at either end.
- DNSSEC: supported on .co.in, so a signed zone is possible if your DNS provider supports it.
- One holder per name: the first completed order wins, and no name is held during a committee decision.
What a .co.in Domain Is Used For
A .co.in address suits businesses that sell to Indian customers: agencies, D2C brands, SaaS companies, clinics, tutors and local service firms. It reads as an Indian company to a buyer who is comparing you with a .com or a foreign brand.
Foreign companies use it too, as a landing name for their India operation, and bloggers use it when a personal Indian identity matters. It also works as brand protection: buying the matching .co.in stops someone else from trading on your name in India.
Buy Co In Domain Plans & Pricing (INR)
WebJi quotes each .co.in registration and renewal in INR before you pay, and 18% GST is added on the invoice. No fixed .co.in figure is printed here because premium names are priced by the registry; the bands below are dated and cover the extensions we sell alongside .co.in.
| TLD | Indicative registration (₹/yr) | Indicative renewal (₹/yr) | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .co.in | Quoted at checkout | Quoted before renewal | Indian commercial sites | Get .co.in Quote |
| .in | ₹500–800 | ₹700–1,000 | Shortest Indian name | Get Custom Quote |
| .com | ₹900–1,200 | ₹1,000–1,400 | Global default | Get Custom Quote |
Indicative market bands for planning, read on 30 October 2026 — the exact .co.in price is confirmed at checkout or by email before payment.
.co.in vs .in vs .co: Which to Buy
Buy .co.in when the site is a commercial Indian business, .in when you want the shortest Indian name at the top level, and .co only if you want Colombia's global extension. They are three separate registrations, and owning one gives no claim on the others.
- .co.in — commercial second level, reads as an Indian company, price quoted at checkout.
- .in — the top-level Indian domain, shortest form, ₹500–800/year indicative.
- .co — Colombia's country domain sold worldwide for short brand names, not an Indian signal.
.co.in Renewal, Transfer and Expiry Rules
A .co.in term runs 1 to 10 years, and renewal uses the same 1 to 10 year blocks. Renewal is charged at the rate for your name at that point, so confirm it before the term ends and keep auto-renew on.
To transfer, unlock the name and take its authorisation code from the current registrar, then approve the email sent to the registrant address. A completed domain transfer adds one year to the term.
If a .co.in name lapses, the registry allows a renewal grace period, then a redemption window where the registrar charges a recovery fee, then release to the open market. Nothing guarantees the previous owner gets the name back.
How to Buy a .co.in Domain with WebJi
- Search the name with our domain availability checker; a .co.in result shows free, taken or premium.
- Enter the registrant details exactly as they should appear in WHOIS, and decide whether to apply privacy.
- Choose a term from 1 to 10 years and pay in INR. The GST invoice is issued at once.
- Point the nameservers at your host, then allow for DNS propagation, usually a few hours.
- Turn on auto-renew and keep the registrant email reachable, because renewal notices go there.
Why WebJi for Buy Co In Domain
- Selling domains since 2005, with the same team handling NIXI registry rules and renewals today.
- 12,000+ clients across India and overseas keep their domains at WebJi®.
- 24/7 email support in Hindi and English at support@webji.services, average first reply under 60 minutes.
- INR pricing with a GST invoice on every order, payable by UPI, card or net-banking.
- Free migration of an existing site or DNS, subject to terms and approval. Our office is in Jaipur; there is no walk-in branch elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does .co.in stand for?
The "co" marks a commercial entity and "in" is India's country-code domain. .co.in is a second-level name under .in, run by INRegistry for the National Internet Exchange of India, NIXI.
Who can buy a .co.in domain?
Anyone worldwide can buy one: a company, a partnership or an individual, with no local address, company registration or documents. Names run 3 to 63 characters.
How long can I register a .co.in domain for?
From 1 to 10 years per order, and renewal uses the same 1 to 10 year blocks. Keep auto-renew on so the name does not drop into the redemption window.
How much does a .co.in domain cost at WebJi®?
The .co.in price is quoted in INR at checkout before you pay, with 18% GST added on the invoice. Premium names are priced higher by the registry, and renewal is quoted again at the rate for your name.
What is the difference between .in and .co.in?
.in is the top-level Indian domain; .co.in is one of its second levels, reserved in practice for commercial sites. They are separate registrations under the same registry, and buying one does not give you the other.
Is .co.in the same as .co?
No. .co.in belongs to India's .in registry, while .co is Colombia's country domain, sold worldwide as a short global extension. They have different registries, prices and renewal rules.
Do I get a GST invoice for a .co.in domain?
Yes. Every WebJi® order is billed in INR and the invoice shows 18% GST. Add your GSTIN in the billing details before checkout so it prints on the invoice.

