Office fit-out budgets vary more than residential ones because the starting condition of the space varies so much. A warm-shell floor with ceiling and HVAC already in place costs a fraction of a raw bare-shell floor.
Interior cost per sq ft
For civil work, partitions, ceiling, flooring, electrical, lighting and workstations:
- Comfort (functional finishes, modular workstations): ₹700–₹900 per sq ft
- Premium (acoustic treatment, glass partitions, branded furniture): ₹1,100–₹1,300 per sq ft
- Luxury (custom joinery, feature reception, high-end AV): ₹1,600–₹1,900+ per sq ft
Smaller offices sit at the higher end of each band.
Items scoped separately
- HVAC: depends on whether the building provides chilled water or you need VRV/VRF or ducted units
- Loose furniture: chairs, sofas and meeting tables vary widely by brand
- IT and networking: structured cabling, racks, Wi-Fi access points
- AV: meeting-room displays and conferencing systems
- Fire detection and sprinkler modifications
Budget by office size
- 20–30 seats (~2,000 sq ft): ₹14–26 lakh for interiors
- 50–80 seats (~5,000 sq ft): ₹37–95 lakh for interiors
- 150+ seats (~10,000 sq ft): ₹70 lakh–₹1.6 crore for interiors
Bare-shell vs warm-shell
Bare-shell means raw concrete — you add everything. Warm-shell usually includes ceiling, basic lighting, HVAC and toilets. Warm-shell can cut fit-out cost by 30–40% but limits layout freedom.
Timeline
A 5,000 sq ft fit-out typically takes 8–12 weeks from approved design to handover. Building approvals, HVAC lead times and furniture delivery are the usual bottlenecks.
Compliance
Make sure your contractor handles NBC fire norms, electrical load approvals and building-management NOCs. Getting these wrong delays occupation certificates and insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of office interiors per sq ft in India?
In 2026, office interiors typically cost ₹700–₹900 per sq ft for functional finishes, ₹1,100–₹1,300 for premium, and ₹1,600–₹1,900+ for luxury, excluding HVAC, loose furniture and AV.
How long does an office fit-out take?
A 5,000 sq ft office usually takes 8–12 weeks from approved design to handover.
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