The Real Cost of Web Hosting in India: Renewal Pricing, Add-ons & Hidden Fees
Many retail hosting brands lure founders with headline banners of '₹99/month'—only to hit them with ₹899/month renewal invoices 12 months later.
1. The 3 Most Common Hidden Hosting Surcharges
- Renewal Inflation: First-year promotional rates often jump 300% to 500% upon automated renewal.
- Paid SSL & Automated Backups: Basic security certificates and disaster recovery backups that should be free are billed as expensive monthly add-ons.
- Inbound Migration Charges: Surcharges for moving files and databases from older servers.
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Kapil Wadhwa
AuthorLead Market Research & Brand Intelligence Strategist
Specializing in commercial market research, consumer brand perception, digital intelligence, and enterprise competitive positioning.
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