Setting up a warehouse in Bengaluru's industrial zones — Peenya, Dobbaspet, Bommasandra, Hoskote, or Hosur Road — requires a substantial investment in infrastructure before your first consignment arrives. Most operators underestimate this cost, then scramble to fix it after operations begin.
This guide gives you current (June 2026) market rates for every infrastructure component of a warehouse fit-out in Bengaluru — so you can budget accurately before you sign the lease.
Important: These are Bengaluru market rate ranges as of June 2026, not quotes. Your actual cost depends on your warehouse size, existing infrastructure, operational requirements, and specification level. RC Workspace provides a detailed site-specific BOQ after a free site review — which is the only accurate way to price your project.
Warehouse Infrastructure Cost Summary — Bengaluru 2026
| Infrastructure Component | Typical Cost Range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LT Panel & Power Distribution | ₹8–₹18 lakhs | Per facility, depends on incoming supply and distribution complexity |
| MS Cable Tray Network | ₹35–₹65 per sqft | Full warehouse floor plate coverage |
| High-Bay LED Lighting | ₹55–₹90 per sqft | Including luminaires, wiring, and emergency lighting |
| CCTV System | ₹35,000–₹65,000 per camera (installed) | Including NVR, cabling, mounting — IP camera system |
| Intruder Alarm System | ₹4–₹12 lakhs | Depends on perimeter size, number of zones, detector types |
| Fire Detection System | ₹20–₹45 per sqft | Smoke/heat detectors, panel, hooters — addressable system |
| Network & Data Cabling | ₹30–₹55 per sqft | Structured cabling + Wi-Fi for WMS/scanner coverage |
| Mezzanine Office Fit-Out | ₹1,000–₹1,600 per sqft | Office area above warehouse — MEP + interiors |
| Industrial Painting | ₹15–₹28 per sqft | Two-coat industrial epoxy or enamel on structure |
| Dock Infrastructure | ₹85,000–₹2,20,000 per dock | Levellers, seals, dock lighting — varies significantly by spec |
Total Warehouse Infrastructure Budget — By Facility Size
To make these rates concrete, here are typical all-in infrastructure budgets for common warehouse sizes in Bengaluru:
| Warehouse Size | Basic Infrastructure | Full Infrastructure (inc. mezzanine) |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 sqft | ₹45–₹70 lakhs | ₹80–₹1.2 Cr |
| 25,000 sqft | ₹95L–₹1.5 Cr | ₹1.5–₹2.5 Cr |
| 50,000 sqft | ₹1.8–₹2.8 Cr | ₹2.8–₹4.5 Cr |
| 1,00,000 sqft | ₹3.5–₹5.5 Cr | ₹5.5–₹8.5 Cr |
What's Included in "Full Infrastructure"
The "full infrastructure" figures above include:
- LT panel and power distribution to all zones and dock doors
- MS cable tray network across full facility
- High-bay LED lighting to IS standard lux levels
- Complete CCTV system — perimeter and internal, zero blind spots
- Intruder alarm — PIR internal, AIR beam perimeter, vibration on shutters
- Addressable fire detection with hooters and manual call points
- Structured network cabling and Wi-Fi for WMS coverage
- Mezzanine office fit-out (MEP + basic interiors)
- Industrial painting of structure
What Drives Cost Variation
Building age and existing infrastructure
An older industrial building in Peenya with an aging substation and insufficient earthing requires more remedial work than a new KIADB shed in Dobbaspet or Hoskote with modern power infrastructure. RC Workspace's site review identifies these issues before you commit to a budget.
Operational requirements
A cold chain warehouse needs precision refrigeration power infrastructure that a dry goods warehouse doesn't. A hazardous materials store needs specific fire suppression that standard warehouses don't. An electronics warehouse needs ESD-safe environments. Your operational category determines your actual infrastructure specification and cost.
Security specification
The number of cameras, quality of NVR and storage, perimeter vs internal-only coverage, and whether remote monitoring is required all affect the CCTV cost significantly. A 10,000 sqft warehouse with 8 cameras costs very differently from a 50,000 sqft facility with 40 cameras, ANPR at gate, and remote monitoring integration.
RC Workspace's approach: We visit your warehouse before quoting. A site review identifies existing infrastructure that can be retained vs replaced, power augmentation requirements, and any structural factors that affect MEP routing. The BOQ we provide after the review is accurate — not a ballpark that triples by handover.
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