# Material explorer: from raw material to Indian cluster

> Pick a material, process or product and follow it to the Indian manufacturing clusters that make it, on a live map. From brass to sand casting to Moradabad.

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Material explorer

# Open a drawer. Follow it to the factory.

Pick a material, a process or a product. The map lights up where India makes it, and each chip takes you one step closer to a cluster: brass, then casting, then Moradabad.

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[**Carbon and alloy steel** 10 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/carbon-steel/)[**Stainless steel** 7 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/stainless-steel/)[**Cast iron (grey and ductile)** 7 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/cast-iron/)[**Aluminium** 8 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/aluminium/)[**Brass, copper and bronze** 7 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/brass-and-copper/)[**Zinc alloy (Zamak)** 5 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/zinc-alloy/)[**Engineering plastics (ABS, PC, nylon)** 9 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/engineering-plastics/)[**Polypropylene and polyethylene** 8 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/polypropylene-polyethylene/)[**Rubber (natural and EPDM)** 5 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/rubber/)[**Cotton** 10 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/cotton/)[**Polyester and synthetics** 8 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/polyester-synthetics/)[**Wool** 5 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/wool/)[**Silk** 7 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/silk/)[**Jute, coir and natural fibres** 5 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/jute-and-natural-fibres/)[**Leather** 7 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/leather/)[**Wood, bamboo and cane** 7 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/wood-bamboo-and-cane/)[**Glass** 3 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/glass/)[**Ceramics and stoneware** 4 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/ceramics-stoneware/)[**Natural stone and marble** 4 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/natural-stone-marble/)[**Paper and board** 4 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/paper-board/)[**Coconut (kernel, oil and sugar)** 5 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/coconut/)[**Areca sheath, bagasse and agri-residues** 5 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/agri-residue-fibres/)

[**Casting & foundry**9 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/casting-and-foundry/)[**Forging** 9 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/forging/)[**Machining & precision**14 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/machining-and-precision/)[**Sheet metal & fabrication**3 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/sheet-metal-and-fabrication/)[**Tube, extrusion & wire**4 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/tube-extrusion-and-wire/)[**Plastics & rubber moulding**6 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/plastics-and-rubber-moulding/)[**Electronics & assembly**9 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/electronics-and-assembly/)[**Auto & EV components**14 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/auto-and-ev-components/)[**Weaving & handloom**19 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/weaving-and-handloom/)[**Knitting & knitwear**2 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/knitting-and-knitwear/)[**Garments & cut-make-trim**7 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/garments-and-cut-make-trim/)[**Home textiles & carpets**7 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/home-textiles-and-carpets/)[**Dyeing, printing & embroidery**8 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/dyeing-printing-and-embroidery/)[**Leather & footwear**7 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/leather-and-footwear/)[**Wood, cane & furniture**7 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/wood-cane-and-furniture/)[**Ceramics & glass**5 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/ceramics-and-glass/)[**Stone & marble**2 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/stone-and-marble/)[**Metalware & brass**6 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/metalware-and-brass/)[**Gems & jewellery**6 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/gems-and-jewellery/)[**Chemicals & pharma**10 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/chemicals-and-pharma/)[**Food, spices & agri**11 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/food-spices-and-agri/)[**Sports goods & toys**3 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/sports-goods-and-toys/)[**Hand tools & hardware**6 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/hand-tools-and-hardware/)[**Natural fibres (jute, coir, bamboo)** 3 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/natural-fibres-jute-coir-bamboo/)[**Printing & packaging**2 clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/printing-and-packaging/)

[**Investment castings (steel, stainless)** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/investment-castings/)[**Aluminium extrusion profiles, powder coated** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/aluminium-extrusion-profiles/)[**Machined & welded assemblies**6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/machined-welded-assemblies/)[**Tube bending & TIG-welded frames**6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/tube-bending-welded-frames/)[**Injection-moulded plastic parts with textures** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/injection-moulded-plastic-parts/)[**FIBC jumbo bags** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/fibc-jumbo-bags/)[**Cargo nets, webbing & strap kits**6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/cargo-nets-webbing-straps/)[**Filter bags & anti-static pouches**6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/filter-bags-anti-static-pouches/)[**Electronics & PCB assemblies**6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/electronics-pcb-assemblies/)[**Automotive seat covers & trim**6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/automotive-seat-covers-trim/)[**Plastic pallets & returnable packaging**6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/plastic-pallets-returnable-packaging/)[**Brass & metal home décor**6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/brass-metal-home-decor/)[**Knitwear & T-shirts**6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/knitwear-t-shirts/)[**Home textiles, towels & rugs**6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/home-textiles-towels-rugs/)[**Leather goods & footwear**6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/leather-goods-footwear/)[**Closed-die forgings and flanges** 7 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/closed-die-forgings-flanges/)[**Fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws)** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/fasteners/)[**Hand tools** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/hand-tools/)[**Machined auto components** 7 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/machined-auto-components/)[**Pump and valve components** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/pump-valve-components/)[**Sheet-metal enclosures and brackets** 7 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/sheet-metal-enclosures/)[**Wire harnesses and cables** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/wire-harnesses-cables/)[**Brass hardware and fittings** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/brass-hardware-fittings/)[**Grey and ductile iron castings** 7 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/iron-sand-castings/)[**Aluminium and zinc die castings** 7 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/aluminium-zinc-die-castings/)[**Ceramic tableware, tiles and sanitaryware** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/ceramic-tableware-tiles/)[**Décor lighting and lamps** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/decor-lighting/)[**Marble and stone décor** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/marble-stone-decor/)[**Wooden and cane furniture** 7 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/wooden-cane-furniture/)[**Wooden handicrafts and toys** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/wooden-handicrafts-toys/)[**Hand-knotted and hand-tufted rugs** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/hand-knotted-tufted-rugs/)[**Bed, kitchen and table linen** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/bed-kitchen-linen/)[**Denim and woven fabrics** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/denim-woven-fabrics/)[**Woven garments and fashion apparel** 7 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/woven-garments/)[**Handloom and block-printed textiles** 7 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/handloom-block-printed-textiles/)[**Jute and cotton tote bags** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/jute-cotton-bags/)[**Leather bags, belts and accessories** 7 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/leather-bags-accessories/)[**Sports goods (cricket, football, fitness)** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/sports-goods/)[**Silver and fashion jewellery** 7 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/silver-fashion-jewellery/)[**Printed packaging and paper stationery** 7 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/printed-packaging-stationery/)[**Leather saddlery and equestrian goods** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/leather-saddlery-equestrian/)[**Organic coconut products (oil, desiccated, flour, sugar)** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/organic-coconut-products/)[**Wooden kitchenware and serveware** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/wooden-kitchenware-serveware/)[**Yoga and meditation cushions and accessories** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/yoga-meditation-cushions/)[**Cast-iron fitness equipment (kettlebells, dumbbells)** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/cast-iron-fitness-equipment/)[**Leather aprons and workwear accessories** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/leather-aprons-workwear/)[**Handmade stoneware and ceramic décor** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/handmade-stoneware-ceramic-decor/)[**Biodegradable areca and bagasse tableware** 6 steps](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/areca-bagasse-tableware/)

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