Editor’s Note
This article highlights Rajasthan’s initiative to host India Stonemart 2026, an international event aimed at advancing the local stone industry through technology exchange and global partnerships.
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The state government’s effort to host India Stonemart aims to boost Rajasthan’s stone industry. Artisans from the state will gain knowledge about the latest technologies in this field from across India and abroad. The event will be organized under the joint aegis of RIICO, CEDOS, and Laghu Udyog Bharati. This mart will serve as an international platform for policy dialogue, technology, and global collaboration. It will be held at the JECC in Jaipur from February 5th to 8th.
India Stonemart 2026 (13th edition) is set to be grandly held in Jaipur from February 5th to 8th, 2026. This is India’s largest international stone industry exhibition, which will see participation from international visitors, buyers, architects, developers, and industry representatives from over 20 countries. Stone producers, exporters, and experts from across India and abroad, including Rajasthan, will participate in this mart held at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), Sitapura.
Industry and Commerce Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore stated that Rajasthan is fully prepared to welcome participants from India and abroad attending the India Stonemart event. The 13th edition of India Stonemart, which began in 2000 to provide an international platform to all entrepreneurs associated with the stone industry, is set to be organized this year. It will be the grandest event so far. Exhibitors from countries including China, Turkey, Iran, Thailand, and Italy will also participate.
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- A grand exhibition spread over an area of more than 25,000 square meters.
- Display of stone, machinery, and value-added products through a total of 539 stalls.
- Exhibitors from countries including China, Turkey, Iran, Thailand, and Italy will participate.
- International visitors, buyers, architects, developers, and industry representatives from over 20 countries, including the United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Greece, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Mauritius, Germany, and Russia.
- Organization of the Jaipur Architecture Festival.
- Dialogue between domestic and international buyers and Indian exhibitors.
- Design and innovation-based competitions for students and young talents.
- Global Stone Technology Forum and policy dialogue sessions.
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Minister Colonel Rathore said that Rajasthan has received a new direction through clear leadership and policy. In the last two years, new policies and schemes have been implemented to encourage investment. Due to these efforts by the state government, Rajasthan has become an excellent investment destination. Work has begun on MOUs worth over 8 lakh crore rupees out of the 35 lakh crore rupees worth of MOUs signed under ‘Rising Rajasthan’.
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