Granite blocks and slabs

What it is

Hard igneous stone quarried as blocks and cut into slabs, tiles and monuments; black and coloured varieties are exported.

Black graniteColoured graniteGang-saw blocksCutter-size blocksPolished slabs and tiles

Where India produces it

1. Andhra Pradesh

   748,851 t of black/coloured granite reported for 2020-21.

2. Telangana

   1,143,633 t reported for 2019-20.

3. Karnataka
4. Tamil Nadu
5. Rajasthan

Where imports come from

Very low: 36,150 t imported in 2023-24; India is a large exporter.

Rules before you buy or sell

• Granite is a minor mineral; quarry leases, transit passes and royalty are under state rules (a state Granite Conservation and Development Rules may apply).
• Check the current import and export policy for your exact 8-digit HS code in the DGFT ITC(HS) schedules.

Storage and handling

Store blocks on level timber beds; store slabs upright on A-frames.

Businesses that use it

Granite Tile Cutting and Polishing Unit →Stone Polishing Unit →Stone Crusher (Aggregates) →