Stone & marble in India. Makrana and Agra.
Stone and marble covers quarrying, cutting, polishing, carving and inlay of marble, granite, sandstone and slate. India's strongest centres are Makrana and Kishangarh for marble, Agra for inlay work, and wider Rajasthan for sandstone and carving.
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How it is done.
The methods Indian factories run under stone & marble, and the materials they work in.
Methods
- Block quarrying
- Gang-saw and wire-saw cutting
- Polishing and honing
- CNC and hand carving
- Pietra dura (marble inlay)
- Sandblasting and flaming
- Edge profiling
- Sealing and crating
Materials
- Typical MOQ
- Slabs and tiles by the container; décor items from 50–100 pieces per design.
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Products that use it.
Step-by-step process chains, QA tests, HS headings and lead times.
Buy it with confidence.
What experienced buyers put in the RFQ and check on arrival.
- Approve colour and veining from photos of the actual lot, not a generic sample.
- State thickness tolerance, finish and edge profile, and accept natural variation in writing.
- Ask for ISPM 15 crates and edge protection.
Straight answers.
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anirudh@sourcesquid.coWhat is Makrana marble?
Makrana marble is a white marble from Rajasthan, famous as the stone of the Taj Mahal. Makrana Marble is GI-registered.
Where is marble inlay made?
Agra is the main centre for pietra dura marble inlay, a craft linked to its Mughal heritage. Agra Stone Inlay Craft is GI-registered.
Can I get granite from India?
Yes. India is a major granite exporter, with large quarrying and processing in Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
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