What is actually available
| Space | Size range | ₹ per sq ft | Typical occupier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above a sector market | 400 – 1,200 sq ft | ₹1,260 – 1,640 | Chartered accountants, advocates, insurance agents |
| Small commercial building | 800 – 2,500 sq ft | ₹1,390 – 1,810 | IT services firms, recruitment, logistics back offices |
| Consulting or dental room | 350 – 900 sq ft | ₹1,550 – 1,950 | Doctors and dentists serving the node |
| Coaching premises | 1,000 – 3,000 sq ft | ₹1,250 – 1,700 | Competitive-exam and skills institutes |
Ex-GST. Air conditioning, fire detection and data are all fit-out scope — nothing comes with the shell. The two office bands above come from projects Greenbox has built and invoiced, shown as a range, October 2026.
Worked example: 900 sq ft accountancy practice, above a sector market
First floor above a sector shopping row, external stair, single-phase supply upgraded to three-phase. Two partners, six staff, a client meeting room and a records room.
| Scope | ₹ lakh | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Strip-out and protection | 0.30 | Bare shell cleaned; stair and shopfront protected |
| Civil and blockwork | 0.85 | Records room, partner cabins, pantry corner |
| Glazed cabin partitions and doors | 2.35 | Two cabins and a meeting room with manifestation |
| Joinery — workstations, storage, reception | 5.20 | Eight positions, a filing wall, a small reception desk |
| Flooring | 1.15 | Vinyl plank throughout |
| Ceiling and lighting | 2.05 | Grid ceiling with LED panels |
| Electrical, DB and supply upgrade | 1.20 | Three-phase upgrade, sub-DB, UPS to the server and partners |
| Split air conditioning with ducting | 0.55 | Three units, concealed ducting, rear-ledge condensers |
| Data and network | 0.18 | Structured cabling and a wall rack |
| Pantry and washroom | 0.05 | Pantry counter; existing washroom refreshed |
| Painting and signage | 0.05 | Full suite plus a nameplate at the stair head |
| Project management | 0.02 | Local supervisor; five-week programme |
| Total, ex-GST | 13.95 | ₹1,550 per sq ft carpet |
Add 18% GST. The three-phase upgrade is the item people forget: it is only ₹60,000 of work and eight weeks of lead time with the utility.
Small suites, easy access, five to seven weeks
Three things that decide a Kharghar office project
- Supply and load. Most of these suites come with a domestic or light-commercial connection. Eight workstations, three air conditioners and a server need a three-phase supply, and the upgrade takes six to eight weeks with the utility. We apply on day one; it is the only long-lead item on the whole job.
- Permitted user. Commercial premises above sector markets are generally properly designated, but converted units are not always. Where there is any doubt we ask for the CIDCO documentation before quoting, because an office built in a unit not permitted for commercial use is a problem at the next transfer.
- Access is easy, and that shows in the price. There is somewhere to park, the stair is wide, and nobody is rationing a lift. A comparable suite in Borivali or Chembur costs 12–18% more for the same specification, almost entirely in handling and restricted working hours.
When Kharghar is the wrong answer
If you need a floor plate above roughly 3,000 square feet, a building with a lift rated for goods, base-build air conditioning or a landlord who can support a 24-hour operation, Kharghar does not have it. Belapur CBD is fifteen minutes up the highway and has all four, at a rent that is still a fraction of the city. We would rather tell you that now than build you a compromise. Where Kharghar is genuinely the right answer is a practice or small firm whose clients and staff are in the node: the rent is the lowest in this region, the fit-out is the cheapest we quote, and the whole thing is finished in under two months.
For the node overall, see interior designers in Kharghar. For the larger office work we do elsewhere in the region, see office interior designers in Mumbai.
Small-office work by Greenbox Design Studio.
Frequently asked questions
Is there any Grade-A office space in Kharghar?+
No. The node's commercial stock is suites above sector markets and small standalone commercial buildings. For Grade-A floor plates the nearest market is Belapur CBD, fifteen minutes away, followed by the Mahape and Airoli parks. We would rather say that than sell you a fit-out in the wrong building.
How long does the electricity load upgrade take?+
Six to eight weeks from application for a three-phase commercial connection. It is the only genuinely long-lead item on a Kharghar office, so we apply in the first week. Everything else — partitions, joinery, ceiling, air conditioning — can be built in five.
Why is a Kharghar office cheaper than the same suite in Chembur?+
12–18% cheaper, and it is all access and labour. There is parking, a wide stair, no lift rationing and no restricted noisy-work window. The carpentry comes from Panvel and Taloja rather than travelling in. The materials and hardware are identical.
Can a dental or consulting room be built above a sector market?+
Yes, and several are. It needs separate drainage from the treatment area, washable coved finishes, a compressor position that will not annoy the shop below, and confirmation that the premises are permitted for clinical use. Budget ₹1,550–₹1,950 per square foot excluding dental equipment.
Do you supervise the site or visit occasionally?+
A supervisor based in the node is on site daily for the whole programme, with the design team visiting at setting out, joinery installation and pre-handover. On a five-week job there is no room for a missed week, and remote supervision on a small fit-out is how a good design becomes a rough build.