Blessed with an abundance and variety of stone it is not surprising that India has a legacy of stone monuments reflecting the waves of conquerors and religions that have swept over the country.
Arguably the most famous stone building in the world, the Taj Mahal, constructed from local Makrana marble, stands alone as one man’s eternal expression of love for his wife.
From Ancient Buddhist stupas and Hindu temples to the soaring sandstone forts of the Moghul Emperors and the stately basalt Victorian buildings of the British Raj, local Indian stone was the most readily available material and one which has stood the test of time. Today noted architects around the world are choosing stone facades for a timeless and classical finish.
India is the largest producer of natural stone in the world. Over the past 20 years the availability of quality Italian and German processing equipment, the adoption of international work practices and standards, has lifted production and quality to meet world class standards.
Additionally, the availability of a large skilled labour force has resulted in India having a competitive advantage in processing costs over the traditional European producers of stone products who now send raw material blocks to India for processing.
