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Stones have always been the mainstay of Architecture in India through the ages. Most of the modern buildings in India also use stones extensively. India has inexhaustible resources of Marble, Granite, Sandstone, Slates, Limestone, Quartzite etc. spread over the whole India. India has many marble exporters, marble suppliers, slabs exporter, sandstone manufacturer, slate exporter, slabs manufacturer, sandstone suppliers, who are the most sought after names for indian granite and slate stone. The importance of Marble, Granite and Sandstone in Indian architecture can be observed by the fact that India is one of the largest consumers of Marble, Sandstones, Slates, Limestones and other Natural Stones with a major domestic stone consumption in the world. It is also the largest producer of stones in the world accounting for over 27% of the world stone production, with it's well-developed stone quarrying sector and vibrant stone processing and service industry employing over a million people.

India is also the third largest exporter of natural stones in the world and is a global leader in the export of siliceous stones. The leading importers of stones from India are Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Belgium, USA, France, Spain, Germany, China & Italy.

Rajasthan, situated to the northwest of India, is the mainstay of the Indian Natural Stone Industry and is a cradle of mineral wealth. It has over 90% of the country's Marble, Sandstone and Limestone deposits along with a major share of Granite and Slate deposits. The marble industry in Rajasthan is very well developed with mechanized quarries, tiling plants, gang-saws etc. However, most of the production is consumed within India and international exposure is quite limited. A wide variety of stone artifacts are also produced by the state. The skilled artisans turn raw stones into the most exquisite of statuettes, etchings, furniture, pillars, carvings etc. The "Taj Mahal" in Agra stands testimony to the timeless beauty of Indian Marble.

India also has a rich deposit of Granites. It is one of the most sought after natural stones in and from India. Granite is produced in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa & Uttar Pradesh . The variety and the color offered by granite makes it the most preferred stone to architects and builders, the world over. In India, Granite is also the third largest foreign exchange earner amongst the minerals and metals, after cut diamonds and iron ore. There are more than 150 varieties of granites available in India for various applications. Both marble and granite are used extensively as table tops, kitchen/bath counter tops, flooring, bar tops and walls, statues, figurines and other gift items
 
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