Plan & budget · Commercial
Shop and showroom fit-out
What a shop fit-out costs, from a neighbourhood store to a flagship showroom. Display fixtures and lighting make most of the difference.
Approximate cost
₹22.8 lakh – ₹44.3 lakh
Typically about ₹32.8 lakh
Approximate, from published rates, checked Nov 2026. Get 2–3 quotes before you commit.
- Per sq ft
- ₹3,280 per sq ft
- Time on site
- 2 months
Where the money goes
₹24.6 lakh₹16.8 lakh – ₹33.6 lakh
Signage and billing counter
₹1.6 lakh₹1.44 lakh – ₹1.84 lakh
GST at 18%
On work and fees from registered firms
₹4.72 lakh₹3.28 lakh – ₹6.38 lakh
Contingency (7%)
For surprises: hidden damage, price rises, changes of mind
₹1.84 lakh₹1.28 lakh – ₹2.48 lakh
Stage by stage
How much you'll need at each stage, and when. About 2 months in all.
1. Brief, layout, design and costing
₹1.25 lakh · 2 weeks
Hire: interior design studioHire: architecture firm
2. Landlord and building approvals
₹31,200 · 2 weeks
Fit-out manual, drawings, fire layout, work permits
Hire: architecture firm
3. Demolition, civil work, partitions, doors
₹5.3 lakh · 2 weeks
Hire: contractorBricks & blocksGypsum & ceilingsDoors & windows
4. Air conditioning, electrical, data, fire, plumbing
₹8.74 lakh · 3 weeks
Order AC plant at the design stage: it can take 4–8 weeks
Hire: mep consultantWires & cablesPipes & plumbing
5. False ceiling and flooring
₹4.06 lakh · 2 weeks
Hire: contractorGypsum & ceilingsWood & vinyl flooringTiles
6. Joinery: pantry, storage, reception
₹2.18 lakh · 2 weeks
Hire: interior design studioPlywood & boardsLaminates & veneers
7. Furniture and equipment
₹4.37 lakh · 1 week
Order 6–8 weeks ahead
Hire: interior design studioOffice furniture
8. IT, AV, security and signage
₹6.12 lakh · 1 week
Hire: mep consultantLighting
9. Snagging, licences, fire NOC, handover
₹46,800 · 1 week
Start the fire NOC early: it takes 15–30 days
Hire: architecture firm
Money needed by
Month 2
₹32.8 lakh
Who to talk to
Professionals listed in Mumbai: verified pages first, then alphabetical. Nobody pays to appear.
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Good to know
- Malls add their own costs: a fit-out deposit, design approval and their contractor rules. Ask for the fit-out manual first.
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How we work this out
Rules, not AI: your inputs times rates per city, gathered in November 2026 from builders, cement and paint brands, banks, interiors firms and government pages. Most published rates come from firms that sell this work, and they often disagree, so we show a range. Use it to plan and to compare quotes, not as a quote.