The 13th edition of India Stonemart – International Stone Industry Exhibition is all set to begin on February 5, 2026, marking one of the most ambitious and forward-looking chapters in the event’s history. The exhibition will be inaugurated at 10:00 AM at the Mugdha Convention Hall, Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), Sitapura.
The inaugural ceremony will take place in the esteemed presence of Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan, and Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore, Minister for Industries and Commerce, Rajasthan. Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma will formally inaugurate the exhibition, address the gathering, and present the CDOS Lifetime Achievement Award.
During the inaugural session, Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore and Chief Secretary Shri V. Srinivas will share insights into the current landscape, future direction, and ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening Rajasthan’s stone industry. The session will also feature addresses by CDOS Vice President Shri Deepak Ajmera, renowned sculptor Shri Arun Yogiraj, Shri Prakash Chand (All India Organization Minister, Laghu Udyog Bharti), and Shri Natwar Lal Ajmera of Laghu Udyog Bharti.
A Landmark Edition: February 5–8, 2026
Scheduled from February 5 to February 8, 2026, India Stonemart 2026 is poised to be historic, introducing a series of pioneering initiatives that redefine the scale, scope, and global reach of the exhibition.
Multiple “Firsts” at India Stonemart 2026
🌍 Official Website in Over 26 International Languages
For the first time ever, the official India Stonemart website has been launched in more than 26 international languages. This bold step enhances global accessibility, enabling buyers, investors, and industry professionals across continents to engage with India’s natural stone sector—particularly the rich stone resources of Rajasthan—in their local languages.
📱 Dedicated Digital Exhibition Mobile App
India Stonemart 2026 introduces a comprehensive digital mobile application for the first time. The app offers virtual e-stalls, product showcases, exhibitor profiles, stall navigation, meeting scheduling, live updates, and professional networking tools. Notably, the app will be available free of cost to exhibitors for two years, ensuring sustained business interaction beyond the exhibition dates.
🏗️ Largest Exhibition Area in Event History
This edition spans a massive 24,771 square meters of net exhibition area, making it the largest India Stonemart ever. The expanded scale reflects growing international participation, increased exhibitor demand, and rising global confidence in India as a natural stone powerhouse.
🎓 Student Competitions to Nurture Future Talent
In a significant step towards industry-academia integration, student-focused competitions are being introduced for the first time. Model-making, design, and innovation-based contests will encourage young minds to engage with the stone industry, helping build a skilled and future-ready workforce.
🛕 Collaboration with Spiritual Institutions
India Stonemart 2026 marks its first collaboration with prominent spiritual institutions, including the Swaminarayan tradition, one of the world’s largest consumers of natural stone. This partnership highlights the enduring role of stone in spiritual, cultural, and monumental architecture.
🏭 Integrated MSME Promotion
For the first time, MSME-focused promotion, incentives, and stall integration have been unified under a single presentation framework. This ensures enhanced visibility and equitable global exposure for micro, small, and medium enterprises within the stone industry.
🪨 ‘One District One Product (ODOP)’ Pavilion
A dedicated ODOP Pavilion debuts at India Stonemart 2026, showcasing unique stone products from different districts on one platform. The initiative celebrates regional craftsmanship, promotes local specialization, and strengthens district-level industrial identity.
Strengthening Rajasthan’s Global Stone Leadership
With its visionary initiatives and expanded global outreach, India Stonemart 2026 is expected to further cement Rajasthan’s position as a global hub for natural stone, while unlocking new opportunities in investment, exports, innovation, and employment.
