Lok Sabha Question No. 2788 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-11
Subject: Granite Export
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2788 ANSWERED ON 11.03.2020

## GRANITE EXPORT

2788. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Karimnagar district in Telangana is famous for granite exports;
- (b) whether the Government is also aware that due to reduction in exports to China, coupled with GST, transportation cost, seigniorage charges, etc., granite industry is passing through tough times;
- (c) if  so,  whether  the  Government  will  consider  giving  help/assistance  to  granite industry in Telangana and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  will  help  granite  industry  in  Telangana  for  exports  to destinations other than China to make this industry viable?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINES, COAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

(a) to (d): Telangana is one of the major manufacturers / exporters of Granite in India. The Government is aware that Karimnagar district in Telangana is one of the clusters for Granite industry in Telangana.

During April, 2019 - January, 2020, exports of granite to China recorded positive growth as compared to the corresponding period previous year. The details of export to China during the current FY till January, 2020 is:-

| EXPORTS OF GRANITE FROM INDIA TO CHINA Value in US$ Million   | EXPORTS OF GRANITE FROM INDIA TO CHINA Value in US$ Million   | EXPORTS OF GRANITE FROM INDIA TO CHINA Value in US$ Million   | EXPORTS OF GRANITE FROM INDIA TO CHINA Value in US$ Million   |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| Granite and its articles thereof                              | Apr- Jan'18-19                                                | Apr- Jan'19-20                                                | % Change                                                      |
| Total                                                         | 351.41                                                        | 359.62                                                        | 2.34%                                                         |

The  export  statistics don't reflect any  reduction  in exports  of Granite  to  China. Anticipating the impact of Covid-19 outbreak in China on exports, the Government has instructed the industry bodies and Export Promotion Councils to initiate dialogue with the Missions  posted  abroad  so  as  to  explore  potential  markets  to  replace  China.  The mandate of export promotion of Natural Stones, including Granite falls under Chemicals &  Allied  Products  Export  Promotion  Council  (CAPEXIL).  For  the  same,  CAPEXIL  has identified  alternative  markets  such  as Taiwan,  USA, Poland,  Hong Kong, Vietnam, etc and the Council is in contact with our missions posted in these countries to identify the potential buyers so as to fill the gap created by China.

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