Date: December 7, 2025 Category: Industry Insights / Company Announcements Reading Time: 6 Minutes
Introduction: The Elephant in the Room
If you have been with us for a decade—and many of you have—you know that we don’t just view ourselves as a service provider, but as a partner in your digital journey. We have grown together, navigated the changing web landscape together, and celebrated your milestones as if they were our own.
However, we also believe in radical transparency. Recently, we have received queries from long-standing customers regarding the noticeable escalation in domain renewal and web service fees over the last few years. It is a fair question, and one that deserves a detailed, honest answer.
To the outside observer, a domain name often feels like a static commodity—a simple digital address. But behind the scenes, the economics of the internet have shifted dramatically between 2023 and 2025. Today, we want to pull back the curtain and explain why prices are rising, not just for us, but across the entire Indian web hosting industry, and why maintaining a “cheap” price tag often comes at a much higher hidden cost.
1. The Global Shift: When Wholesalers Raise the Rent
The first and most direct factor affecting your invoice is the “Base Cost” set by the Domain Name Registries.
Think of us, your registrar, as a retailer. We don’t “own” the extensions like .COM, .NET, or .ORG. These are owned by massive global registries (such as Verisign for .COM). In the last few years, these registries have aggressively exercised their right to increase wholesale prices.
For instance, following specific agreements with global oversight bodies, the wholesale price of .COM domains has seen consecutive annual hikes. When the registry increases the price at the source, every registrar worldwide—from the giants in the US to providers here in India—must pay that higher rate. This isn’t a profit markup for us; it is simply a higher cost of goods sold. When the “rent” for the digital land goes up globally, unfortunately, the “lease” price for the tenant must eventually reflect that.
2. The Currency Conundrum: The USD to INR Gap
This is perhaps the most significant factor for Indian customers, yet it is often the least understood.
The internet’s native currency is the US Dollar (USD).
- We pay the global registries in USD.
- We pay for our server hardware in USD.
- We pay for premium software licenses (like cPanel, CloudLinux, and security suites) in USD.
However, we bill you, our valued client, in Indian Rupees (INR).
Over the last few years, the INR has depreciated significantly against the USD. In 2024 and heading into 2025, we have seen the exchange rate widen. What does this mean for pricing?
Imagine a service costs us $10. Two years ago, if the exchange rate was lower, that cost us roughly ₹820. Today, if the dollar strengthens, that same $10 service might cost us significantly more in rupees—even if the dollar price itself hasn’t changed!
When you combine the Registry Price Hikes (in Dollars) with the Currency Depreciation (of the Rupee), you get a “multiplier effect.” We are paying more dollars, and each of those dollars costs us more rupees to buy. This compounding factor is the primary driver behind the 20-25% escalation you might see on your renewal invoice.
3. The Hidden Infrastructure: Software Licensing & Security
A domain name is rarely just a domain name; it is the gateway to your hosting ecosystem. To keep that ecosystem secure and functional, we rely on third-party software.
In the past 24 months, the tech world has seen a massive correction in software licensing costs. Market leaders like cPanel (the control panel most of you use to manage your websites) and various security vendors have moved from “per-server” pricing to “per-account” pricing, often raising their fees by double-digit percentages year over year.
We could, in theory, switch to cheaper, open-source, or less reliable software to cut costs. But that would mean:
- Less intuitive interfaces for you.
- Slower security patches.
- Higher risk of malware and hacking attempts.
We made a conscious decision to absorb some of these costs where possible but to never compromise on the tools that keep your business safe. The price you pay includes the “peace of mind” premium—ensuring that the software running your business is legitimate, updated, and secure.
4. The Human Element: Investing in Support, Not Bots
This brings us to the most personal aspect of our pricing: Our People.
We are all aware of the rising cost of living in India. Inflation impacts everyone, including the skilled engineers, support staff, and system administrators who watch over your websites 24/7.
Many of our competitors in the “budget” space have responded to these economic pressures by:
- Outsourcing support to non-technical call centers.
- Replacing humans with frustration-inducing AI chatbots.
- Slashing staff, leading to 48-hour wait times for simple tickets.
We refuse to do that.
We believe that when your website goes down or your email stops working, you deserve to speak to a qualified human who cares. To retain top talent—expert staff who know your history and can solve complex technical issues—we must pay them competitive salaries that keep up with inflation. A portion of the price increase goes directly into ensuring that when you click “Support,” a capable person is there to catch you.
5. The “Price War” Trap: Why We Don’t Compete on “Cheap”
You might see ads for domains at ₹99 or hosting for ₹150/month. It is tempting, we know. But in the web hosting industry, this is often a strategy known as “Loss Leading.”
These providers lose money on the first year to get you in the door, only to hit you with massive renewal fees later, or worse, they overcrowd their servers. They might cram 5,000 websites onto a server designed for 500. The result? Your site loads slowly, crashes often, and gets blacklisted by search engines.
We do not participate in these price wars. We price our services based on sustainability.
- Stable Servers: We don’t overcrowd our infrastructure.
- Stable Pricing: Our prices reflect the true cost of providing a premium service, ensuring we will still be here in another 10 years to serve you.
Conclusion: Value Over Volume
We understand that a price hike is never welcome news. We know that for small businesses and individual professionals, every rupee counts.
However, the escalation you are seeing is a reflection of a global economic reality—a necessary adjustment to ensure that your digital assets remain safe, fast, and supported in a volatile world. We have chosen to be the “Reliable Partner” rather than the “Cheapest Option.”
We are deeply grateful for your trust over the last decade. As we move through 2025, our promise to you remains unchanged: We will never cut corners on your success.
If you have specific concerns about your billing or would like to discuss long-term renewal options to lock in current rates, our team is always here to listen.
Thank you for growing with us.