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A name like karolbaghmobiles.mobi tells walk-in customers what the shop sells before they open the link.
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.mobi Domain Registration India
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A .mobi domain is a generic extension for the mobile web, managed by Identity Digital and on sale since 2006, with its old phone-site rule withdrawn. WebJi® lists it at ₹4,036 for year one and ₹4,873 a year to renew, before 18% GST. It suits phone retailers, repair shops, app makers and brand defence.
For Indian phone retailers, repair counters and app developers deciding whether a .mobi address is worth its renewal price.
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What is a .mobi domain today?
.mobi is a generic top-level domain created for the mobile web and now managed by Identity Digital Limited; IANA’s delegation report is dated 30 October 2005 and names went on general sale in 2006. It was designed when phones ran cut-down WAP browsers and the registry made holders serve a phone-ready build. That compliance rule has since been dropped, so .mobi now registers like any open gTLD.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Generic top-level domain, Latin script |
| Registry manager | Identity Digital Limited, c/o Identity Digital Inc., Bellevue, Washington |
| IANA delegation report | 30 October 2005 |
| DNSSEC | Secure delegation (DS record published at the root) |
| Lookup | RDAP at rdap.identitydigital.services |
| Eligibility | Open; no mobile-site test any more |
Who still buys a .mobi domain in India?
In Indian usage “mobile” means the phone itself, so .mobi reads naturally for businesses that sell, fix or build for phones. A handset shop in a city market or an app studio gets an address that names its trade, which is a better reason to buy than any technical one.
Repair centres
Screen and battery repair counters use a short .mobi for booking slots and warranty look-ups.
App developers
A get.yourapp.mobi style link in SMS or WhatsApp can redirect to the right app store.
Recharge and SIM dealers
Retailers who handle prepaid recharges and connections signal the category clearly.
Brand owners
Companies with a large .com or .in presence hold the .mobi twin so nobody else trades on it.
How much does a .mobi domain cost in India?
WebJi® lists .mobi at ₹4,036 for the first year and ₹4,873 for every renewal, before 18% GST. Three years add up to ₹13,782 before tax (₹4,036 + ₹4,873 + ₹4,873). Because renewals cost more than year one, budget on the ₹4,873 figure if the name is only defensive.
| Extension | Year 1 (₹) | Renewal (₹/yr) | 3 years (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| .mobi | ₹4,036 | ₹4,873 | ₹13,782 |
| .app | ₹1,470 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,470 |
| .com | ₹1,380 | ₹1,480 | ₹4,340 |
| .in | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
Figures from each extension’s WebJi® page, read 14 November 2026. Registry-premium .mobi names are priced separately and shown before payment.
Do you need .mobi for a mobile-friendly website?
No — a responsive site on any domain already serves phones, and Google indexes the mobile version of that same URL. A separate .mobi copy of your site would split links and content between two addresses, which hurts more than it helps.
The sound pattern is one main site with a responsive layout and, if you own the .mobi, a permanent 301 redirect from it to the main address. The guide to making a website mobile friendly covers the layout side; redirecting one domain to another covers the forwarding.
What are the .mobi registration rules?
There is no eligibility test: an individual, proprietorship or company anywhere can register .mobi for one to ten years. No documents are uploaded, and a GSTIN is needed only if you want input-tax credit on the invoice.
- Privacy: WHOIS contact masking is supported for .mobi.
- Disputes: trademark conflicts follow ICANN’s UDRP, as with other gTLDs.
- Transfers: need the auth code and are blocked for 60 days after registration.
- DNSSEC: available, since the zone itself is signed.
After you register a .mobi name
Most .mobi owners either redirect it to the main site or host a small booking page on it. A repair-shop page fits on shared hosting; an address such as service@yourshop.mobi runs on business email. Moving a .mobi you already own is explained under domain transfer.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who manages the .mobi registry?
Identity Digital Limited, care of Identity Digital Inc. in Bellevue, Washington, is the manager listed in the IANA root zone database. Its administrative and technical contacts are the same organisation.
Must a .mobi site still be built for phones?
No. The early rule that .mobi sites had to serve a phone-ready build has been withdrawn. You can host any site on it, or simply forward it to your main domain.
What does a .mobi domain cost over three years?
₹13,782 before 18% GST at WebJi®: ₹4,036 for the first year and ₹4,873 for each of the next two. That is roughly three times the cost of a .com or .app over the same period.
Is .mobi a good name for a mobile phone shop?
It reads well, because Indian customers say “mobile” for the phone. Weigh the ₹4,873 renewal against a .in name at ₹1,000; many shops keep .in as the main site and point a .mobi at it.
Can I turn on DNSSEC for a .mobi name?
Yes. The .mobi zone has a secure delegation at the root, so your name can be signed once your DNS provider supports DNSSEC and the DS record is added at the registrar.
Registry details checked against IANA on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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