Strategic preparations to give a new direction to the future of India's stone industry gained momentum with the first Steering Committee meetings for India Stonemart 2028 and the 11th Global Stone Technology Forum (GSTF) 2026, held on August 17, 2026, at RIICO, Udyog Bhawan, Jaipur.
The meeting was chaired by Shri Suresh Kumar Ola, IAS, Managing Director, RIICO, and Chairman, Executive Committee, CDOS.
The meeting focused extensively on the preparations, progress and upcoming action plans for both major international events. Various key aspects, including the exhibition layout, brochure, space rental, sponsorship, website development, and national and international promotional campaigns, were reviewed in detail.
The participants also held constructive discussions on making India Stonemart 2028 and GSTF 2026 more grand, impactful and internationally significant platforms for the global stone industry.
Shri Suresh Kumar Ola provided valuable suggestions and strategic guidance for making both events more successful and impactful.
India Stonemart 2028
11th Global Stone Technology Forum (GSTF) 2026
Detailed Presentations and Review of Agenda
Representatives of Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) presented brief PowerPoint presentations on each agenda item before the Chairman. The presentations provided an overview of the proposed activities and enabled detailed discussions and reviews on the planned initiatives for both events.
The discussions covered the key areas required for the successful execution and international promotion of the upcoming exhibitions and forums.
The strategic preparations and discussions held during the Steering Committee meeting reflect the collective efforts to enhance the scale, reach and international impact of these two important events and further strengthen India's position in the global stone industry.
Steering Committee meeting held at RIICO, Udyog Bhawan, Jaipur — August 17, 2026
Steering Committee Members and Key Representatives
The meeting was attended by members of the Steering Committees and prominent representatives, including:
Strengthening India's Position in the Global Stone Industry
The meeting marks an important milestone in the preparations for two significant international platforms for India's stone industry.
Through India Stonemart 2028, efforts are being made to provide the Indian stone trade and industry with a stronger global platform and create greater opportunities for business, networking and international collaboration.
At the same time, GSTF 2026 will serve as an important platform for promoting technological advancement, innovation and knowledge exchange within the stone sector.
