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Natural Stone

  • A legacy of over four decades of experience in the dimensional natural stone industry, covering exploration, mining, processing, sales, distribution, and marketing of various natural stones.
  • Absolute Black Granite production accounted for 10.8% of the overall black granite production in India during Fiscal 2024.
  • Our customers are located across 17 countries and five continents, with China, Italy and Thailand being primary export markets.

  • 3.5 Million Tons of Granite mined annually

  • Contributing 10.8% of Black Galaxy Granite production in India

  • 23% share of Black Galaxy Granite exports in 2024

  • We paid the highest royalties for Black Galaxy Granite from FY 2020 to 2024.

  • In FY 2024, we contributed ₹406 million, 31% of total Black Galaxy Granite royalty.

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Strength in Numbers: Mines, Machinery, and Resource Depth

According to the CRISIL report, the specific requirements of the granite mining industry in India provide established players with a competitive advantage over new entrants.


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20 Operational Mines producing at 19 locations across India


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ProductProved ReservesBlockable Reserves
Black Galaxy Granite (in cubic meters)30,778,9096,873,065
Absolute Black Granite (in cubic meters)9,140,3991,880,992
Colour Granite (Tan Brown) (in cubic meters)3,761,254977,926
Quartz (Million Tonnes)2.1Not applicable
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Market & Growth

  • The Indian granite market is valued at $40 billion and plays a significant role in the economies of states like Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
  • Granite remains one of the most valued natural stones due to its durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. Midwest is recognized globally for its Black Galaxy Granite, contributing 35% of India’s total Black Galaxy granite exports.
  • Midwest contributes 20% of the Black Galaxy granite production in India, holding a 35% share in export volumes.
  • Domestic demand for granite in India grew at a 9.3% CAGR between fiscal 2022 and 2024, driven by rising demand in construction and residential sectors.
  • Export markets include the US, Europe, and Asia. India remains a net exporter, with granite export volumes consistently outpacing imports.

Products

Black Galaxy Granite
  • Exclusive Source: Sourced from a single village in Andhra Pradesh, India, the only location in the world producing Black Galaxy Granite.
  • Premium Demand: Commands global demand with prices ranging between ₹50,000–1,00,000 per cubic meter.
  • Production Highlights:
    • Produced 57,519 cubic meters in Fiscal 2024.
    • Exported 48,249 cubic meters during the same period.
  • Industry Leadership: Midwest contributed ₹406 million in royalties during FY 2024, 31% of the total royalty paid for Black Galaxy Granite.
  • Future Expansion: Developing an additional mine over 10.94 hectares, adjacent to existing operations in Chimakurthy, Andhra Pradesh, to meet growing demand.

Applications

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  • Kitchen counters
  • Floor tiles
  • Bathroom vanities
  • Window sills
  • Back splashes
  • Fireplace wraps
  • Accent walls
  • Sculptures
  • Coffee tables
  • Steps and facades

Projects

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Longxi Bay No.1 Housing Estate, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province 8, CHINA

Sustainability Measures

  • Midwest has begun a shift from diesel to electricity and solar power in its granite mining operations, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Electrification of machinery and the use of solar power plants have decreased dependency on non-renewable resources.
  • Solar power plants have been installed to meet energy needs, reducing carbon footprint and enhancing energy resilience.
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