How to Start a Granite Business

If you want to start a granite business, you should first decide on your primary focus. Once you’ve arrived at a decision, you can now work out a detailed and comprehensive plan.

When everything is set, you can purchase the needed materials, furniture, fixtures, etc. Advertise the business online and offline.

It is important that you have interest in granite and stonework if you want to become successful in opening a granite business. The market is highly competitive and you can benefit greatly if you do your homework. There are many challenges along the way and you should be prepared to face them. The key to success is having a business plan. You can use the internet to conduct some research and look into the current competition. It is important that you identify the weaknesses of your competitors so that you can use it as your strength upon entry in the market.

Startup Granite Business Guide

Decide on the type of business that you want to focus. For instance, you can become a distributor of granite products by establishing contact with manufacturers. Another option is to offer architectural services with primary focus on granite works. If there aren’t enough granite products in your state or country, you can become an importer. Financing is a great concern but with a detailed plan, you can easily secure the needed funding. You can check with Small Business Administration and see if the agency can offer you loans with reasonable interests. You have to consider your background and your expectations. Calculate the needed capital and apply for loans.

To ensure that you reach potential customers, you should have a good marketing plan. Will you focus in selling granite online through your own online store or would you rather lease out a store space? You can choose to have both if you want to. Aside from the marketing aspect, you also have to do some financial projections. If you can prove the viability of the business, you can earn great profits. All these things should be included in your business plan. As you can see, the plan is not only for startup but it can still be used when managing your business.

Have you decided on the area where you want to focus? When everything is set, you can now set up the online website. You need to lease out store space. Purchase the needed furniture, fixtures, supplies, and other materials. Make sure that you setup the store properly. Don’t forget to attend networking functions in your area. This is your chance to meet potential clients and connections. You should carry business cards with you and make an impact when you introduce yourself to others. Decide on the right advertising methods to use like fliers, online ads, and many others.

77 Comments

  • Prad said on July 2, 2011
    Hi, I have a plan to start up a granite trading agency which includes exports. Kindly guide me to how to approach a buyer in foreign countries
  • vinodkumar.t said on November 22, 2012
    Hi, this is vinod kumar i am looking to start a granite business. i am from (AP)kadapa(dt)galiveedu(mdl) i need a total information about that business like budget marketing wise finally loans subsidy how will be the government support for me
  • Samson njoroge onyango said on January 2, 2013
    Granite is my favorite stone and I need help on how to start a quarry.
  • lalith said on January 25, 2013
    Hi, my name is LALITH have granite land with 40 acres, in kannakapura and 15 acres paradiso stone in Krishnagiri and i am looking to start trade into a business. and please suggest me to how to develop with factory and agency, and i need help from financial to start a business
  • shiva said on February 6, 2013
    hai this is shiva i like to run a granite business in chennai so plz guide me on its capital and investment of starting that business its very urgent plz contact me immediately
  • kumar said on March 5, 2013
    hi shiva, i can help u to start granite biz. u can cal me 91 9945763647 i have my factory in chennai
  • Vijay said on April 19, 2013
    Hi lalith, i am from chennai, but my native is bargur. I am planning to install a granite factory in Hosur or Krishnagiri. My relatives are into this field for more than 30years. Are you interested in venture with me. If yes please free to reach out to me via e-mail. cvijay0905@gmail.com
  • Kennedy Chiwashira said on April 21, 2013
    Hi my name is Kennedy, I want to start my own granite company, I have been involved in the granite field for over 10 years, but I need to start my own thing, so I kindly ask you to assist me on how to start, develop and market my company. I live in Harare Zimbabwe.
  • kumar LR said on April 29, 2013
    Hi, I am kumar from bangalore i am planing to start the granite business in Tumkur i need help from known person what is the proximate budget & market demand.
  • Shaun Raper Scott said on May 1, 2013
    Hi I'm thinking about setting up my own business producing granite and silestone kitchens. I'd appreciate any advice on this and the best places to buy the materials. Regards Shaun.
  • velan said on May 13, 2013
    Hi dear friends i am a GRANITE trader in chennai. I am granite marketing in all over chennai. i welcome to all manufacturers i would like to market your materials. but i looking first QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY at nominal price. Pls feel free to call. regards Velan, 9841234645
  • ravi said on July 20, 2013
    hi, this is ravi from coimbatore. i wish to start a granite based business. but i dont have any idea about this business. so please someone assist me to start. my mail id: raviganesh00@gmail.com
  • v.magadevan said on September 4, 2013
    i am a new entrepreneur in vellore, tamilnadu. i invested rs.30 lakhs my granite industry. some amount of shortage rs.25 lakhs. please help me sir
  • Ranganath said on November 6, 2013
    hai friends, i am Rananath from Hyderabad. i started granite business in ongole. i want to lease factory monthly basis. pls told me details how much investment, benefits and details.
  • Vishwa Patil said on November 29, 2013
    Hi.. am vishwanath I am planning to start granite business in taluka place. can I pls get some advice. my number is 9060669999
  • satish khathod said on December 12, 2013
    I HAVE GRANITE FACTORY IN KRISHANIGRI. I REQUIRE A SUPPLIER WHO CAN PURCHASE PARADISO GRANITE SLAB ON REGULAR BASIS. MOB 07411008240
  • K.RANGANATH said on December 17, 2013
    hai friends, i am Ranganath from Hyderabad. i started granite business in ongole. i want to lease factory monthly basis. pls told me details how much investment, benefits and details. my contact no 9948838278
  • Raghava said on January 16, 2014
    Hai. i am raghava. from khammam. I want to start granite business in khammam. can you please give me brief idea about this business(starting how much i have to invest and what are the main factors to start)
  • S.KUMAR said on April 15, 2014
    LOOKING FOR GENUINE INVESTORS PARTNERS FOR MY GRANITE QUARRY PROJECT. MONTHLY PROFIT 25-30 LAKHS GUARANTEED. CONTACT:- 07735758693 skumar_2080@yahoo.com
  • Saravanan Mani said on June 16, 2014
    Hi, We have taken a granite quarry for lease from the government in 1990. My grandpa and my uncle were looking into the business(doing stone work and export the granites. later the work has been stopped due to some issue and we could not continue working on our lease period. So could anyone give me idea about how to run the same business again. I mean how to get the same quarry to lease from government and continue working. Also i am new to this field.... thanks in advance.
  • hemanth said on June 17, 2014
    hello, We have the granite factory at karimnagar. We produce tan brown and coffee brown colours. i want to expand the market both in domestic and international. If anyone needs this colours please mail me on hemanthnawander@yahoo.com . We can help you and assist you
  • surya said on June 25, 2014
    hello, We have the granite factory at karimnagar. We produce tan brown, blue sapphire and coffee brown colours. We can provide u best quality at a best price. Mediators are allowed Any inquiry plz contact 9989943344
  • venkat said on July 23, 2014
    Hi , i am looking for a cutter factory in Khammam for lease. anyone interested to provide factory on lease pls mail to venkypathi@gmail.com
  • b.kumar beginner adviser said on August 12, 2014
    good morning all. I have showroom in Chennai dealing slats,flagy lime stone, sand stone, quartzite,cobbles,pebbles,marbles,granites.and I have good knowledge of deposit area and factories all over india.consultation avail deposit areas or factories above materials.guide you how to start this kind of business(minimum cost.)7years experience. brnrin@Yahoo.co.in

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  • Harish Gadalay said on August 12, 2014
    We have granite quarry in karimnagar .best quality tan brown . we are looking for JointVenture or outright sale of the quarry . for further details contact: 9985218546 . we can provide sample images . Regards G.Harish Phn: 09985218546
  • Babu Rao said on August 12, 2014
    I have a granite factory in IDA BOLLARAM Hyderabad . i am interested to let it out on lease . or sale of the cutter factory . 3cutting machines, Crane, 5 polish machine , 99hp power . for further details Contact. Babu Rao : 9951114780
  • Hamanth said on August 16, 2014
    Hi, I'm hamanth and my native land is found out to be a granite land in recent. I am interested in doing trade of my own. I need assistance regarding it,about how much i need to invest what are all the protocols to be followed before initiating the business. Please do help me regarding, will be waiting for your reply
  • kiran said on August 24, 2014
    Hello I am planning to start granite business in and around bangalore. Having good experience in sale and marketing. Planning to start with joint venture or ready to take any running factory or sick factory for lease. Similar mind set people mail me we shall work in corporate style. Kirangr@saiguesthouse.com Regards kiran
  • Ramachandra said on October 25, 2014
    Hi I am Ramachandra from Bangalore , I want to start a granite business , always I am thinking to do granite but proper guidance not getting , please guide me how to get agency n how to get customer across worldwide. Please contact me 8971527262
  • abdul said on October 28, 2014
    HI, I am ABDUL, I want to start Granite or marbles business in KHAMMAM(telangana), Please give me brief idea about this business, thanks in advance. Mail id:: “prince1990.mohammad@gmail.com”.
  • raj said on November 18, 2014
    Hi I am from chitoor I need to know about starting up of granite quarry for lease what r the procedures to be carried out for beginning the work kindly let me know for the steps...
  • jaffar said on November 19, 2014
    Hi i am jaffar from Bangalore i have interest to start granite factory in krishnagiri(bargur) can u give me idea about u know
  • mveprasad said on November 20, 2014
    Hai friends, I am Prasad i have grate granite business proposal for you.
  • m.royalraju said on November 29, 2014
    Namesthey sir/madam my name is raju and I am from chittoor I am well experience in granite field but I don't have any investment but I having knowledge to develop the investors if any of you having ideas means please make a call my no 9866800086 yours faithfully royalraju
  • sanjeev said on November 30, 2014
    hi my name is sanjeev. i want to start granites business. please advise all expenses and product requirement. my location is up sultanpur
  • joel said on January 12, 2015
    hi, my name is ikeagwu joel am about a granite business at okpell,edo state nigeria.but i think i need investors to support me on purchasing of payloader,lorry and crusher. This my mobile number 08105597143
  • Samantha Buck said on February 9, 2015
    My boyfriend has been wanting to start a granite business. I am moving to Pensacola and was wanting help onto what steps he needs to take there to start.
  • manohar said on March 2, 2015
    I am interested to start granite quarry in south india.any quarry owners or consultant respond pl.
  • Sudhakar said on April 20, 2015
    I am planning to start granite business in Bangalore. Kindly provide me details how to start, investment & profit. my contact #9986568777
  • venkat said on May 15, 2015
    Hello I am VENKAT from Martur A.P. I will supply Steelgrey ,blackpearl , blackgalaxy ,.. Cutter Slabs, Gangsaw, Tiles Available...Any Requirements..?? Pls contact me on 09951166535. anugranitetrading@gmail.com
  • Sharik said on May 29, 2015
    Hi, I have factory at Chamraj Nagar, Karnatka , we cut Jet black granite of various qualities. Anyone interested , contact me on 9739165952. Cheap and best deal.
  • Frank said on June 5, 2015
    I need to see if anyone can help me with a business plan for starting a Granite Quarry. I have 200 acres with lots of Granite. If someone has a sample of a financial analysis and potential earnings or what the valuations on a Granite quarry that would be very helpful. Thank you for any help kind Sirs. Frank
  • Santhosh Kumar said on June 16, 2015
    Hi I got a six acres of Jet Black Granite. Quarry for sale in Malavali tk, Karnataka looking for buyer for outright purchase . If it suits your requirements pls call me @ 8904214881. Even agent who have client also can contact me.
  • kiran said on June 18, 2015
    Hi All, I have a plan to start a granite business in bangalore. I need your help in how much investment required for the granite business and what is the initial stage to promote my business. 5 of my friends looking to start the same business with me. Please help me in this. Contact me on 9731440560
  • Dhanush.s said on September 26, 2015
    Hi i'm dhanush living in bangalore i have a plan and decided to start a granite business could you let me no the investment amount and a little bit tips for getting success (with sincerely dhanush)
  • GOPALA KRISHNA K said on September 27, 2015
    Hello,This is Gopala Krishna from Andhrapradesh and having plan to start granite cutting and polishing factory so please let me know whether this is profitable and buyers of granite slabs.Thanks in advance.
  • himanshu thakur said on January 16, 2016
    Hi, I am Himanshu from rajsamand and I am a granite trader.there are many different patterns are coming in granite by Rajasthan state if any one interested in buying granite from rajsaman,can call me on7597763577.we have a perfect line polisher plant and many patterns of granite. Thank you
  • Pugalendhi advocate said on February 5, 2016
    Hi i am from Tamil nadu vellore I have granite quarry for sale light green, black in chitoor. Please contact me 09952781045. And also I have agricultural land in Tamil nadu vellore dist for cheap rates.
  • kalaiarasan.v said on February 25, 2016
    Hi i am kalaiarasan i will start granite business,how to know that stone easily and in my near place there one stone mill, and small black stone having in my place,this are stone OK or not,or any reference give to me.
  • raghu.G said on March 29, 2016
    Hi guys this is raghu here.we have our granite business and kadapa slabs since 25 years.If any one was interested in buying our slabs and granites you can contact me.ph;9177003323
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  • ABU BAKAR said on June 10, 2016
    I am ABU BAKAR, my country is blessed with this unlimited granite land,and country is suffering from poor economy,so I decide to invest in stone business I need proper information how to use this for benefit of my poor people thank you.
  • mani said on June 12, 2016
    i want to start granite and marble business in Chennai to be a distributor in domestic markets as well need advice. need contact from manufacture to be granite distributor kindly advice me
  • Jumoke said on July 17, 2016
    Hello, I am from Nigeria and I have a large land of stone, Am looking for any investor who is ready to make use of this land for lease for a quarry .. Please contact me on +2348036569144
  • bharath said on August 14, 2016
    Hello friends I am from nagercoil, Tamilnadu. I am planning to sale granites and marbles. I am new, and I need the details contact me at +91 7373000173
  • Lavakumar S said on August 26, 2016
    hi all, I am looking for the advice new to the business field . looking forward to invest in the stone industry can some help me with the start up . good suppliers. and business ideas. my contact and whatsapp number : 8105222321
  • Jayaprakash. K said on October 12, 2016
    Hi, I have two granite Quarries at Bhawanipatna, Orissa. We started, but unable to proceed further since we had other business priorities. We are again planning to start this off. Pl. let me know if anyone can support us end to end on managing the business.
  • SAURABH KUMAR SINGH said on January 21, 2017
    Hi, I want to start the granite and marble business .can yo assist me total investment as well as business plan. Please assist me @ 9911044822. Thanks Saurabh
  • sabari said on February 21, 2017
    I want to open a granite Quarry Is there any One want to lease? Or sale? Reply me, Thank you!
  • keerthik said on February 28, 2017
    hi @jayaprakash, i am karthi plz call me to my number 9585779185
  • Sanjay beginner adviser said on March 1, 2017
    Dear @Sabari, you can contact me for your requirement on +919776899430. We have a quarry in western odisha in 9 acres. Feel free to contact for further details !

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  • B.HANUMANTHA REDDY said on March 10, 2017
    Hello, I have a granite quarry in Chithoor.(Dist), Pedda thippasamudram (Mandal). Andhra pradesh (state). INDIA in 12 acres, Granite - Green in colour..parties interested to Buy Out Rate...please contact me...B.Hanumantha reddy CONTACT no 9866920947
  • Arun Kumar said on March 20, 2017
    Hi friends... i want to start a granite business at AP, wanted to know more details abt it.. for example if i invest 10 lacs how much i get, in how many days i get my investment back.. tell me minimum profit we get monthly. pls give me more information, in case if i start will collection of granite store from a land of 2 acres
  • Sanchitha said on March 22, 2017
    Hi I am Sanchitha want to start granite business in bangalore. I don't have any business plan as such. Could someone give me guidelines and more information to this. Sanchitha.floral@gmail.com
  • ANIRUDH beginner adviser said on March 23, 2017
    @sanchitha ..Banglore is a blooming and bloomed market for granite and stones. Areas like Jigani fairy circle are good option to start with . But competition is big there . I suggest to start an outlet in distant city where there is much less completion for startups . Basic knowledge can b gained by working under someone supervision additionally you can keep skilled person for selling Ang purchasing. You can contact me for any queries Anirudhpg313@gmail.com 7027055448

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  • Pankaj said on April 10, 2017
    I want to start a Marble/ Granite and Tile business in Eastern Nepal. I have tried taking suggestions from businesspersons in local area but they are reluctant to provide any information. The only thing I know is that I will have to import marbles, granites, etc from India. Since I am trying to operate my business in Eastern Nepal, the location of supplier will also have a great impact on cost of the marbles. There are a lot more things that I will have to take into consideration. But can anyone give me the general idea regarding how should I move forward to contact the suppliers and start my business. My email address is : nep.pankaj@gmail.com. Thank you.
  • Sahil said on April 17, 2017
    Hello everyone, I need absolute black granite blocks and slabs regularly. Please call me 9902364636. Call me if you are strong in any other colors also.
  • Piyush said on May 31, 2017
    Hello sir I will plan granite manufacturing so how much investment in manufacturing plant and how much land area, so give me some advice patelpiyush2249@gmail.com
  • ANIRUDH beginner adviser said on June 8, 2017
    @piyush we provide all kind of details regarding factory setups and other option in stone industry. Basics to start with. We are also able to supply granites and marbles all kind and from all over globe . For all solutions kindly contact anirudhpg313@gmail.com. 7027055448

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  • Ravi Kumar beginner adviser said on July 1, 2017
    Hi I am Ravi from Bangalore and I am working as a Consultant for Granite and Marbles mining, factory etc set up in India and abroad if any requirements please do let me know my contact number is + 919845180865 and david_ravikumar @yahoo.com. And as of now I need raising contractors for Granite quarry in Ananthpur who is capable of execution of 1000 to 1500 cbm of Fresh Granite blocks for exports

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  • Rizwan said on July 16, 2017
    I have GRANITE mines, Onyx green , yellow, white, I have burmatik
  • sushil gujjar said on August 12, 2017
    Hey, Sushil here and i like to do startup of granite business and wants to help from initial stage or starting first step and also how i get financial support also in surat gujarat.
  • Harrison Njeru said on August 30, 2017
    I am Harrison from Kenya, am planning of setting out a granite factory, i have access to a lot of granite and already am making some sculptures out of it, can you kindly give the guidelines on how to set the factory and the kind of machines required. thank you
  • Richard Nhimbe beginner adviser said on December 7, 2017
    Looking for granite business markets I am establishing granite mining. I am in Zimbabwe, where we have the famed black granite. My e-mail address richardnhimbe@gmail.com phone, +263 773 599 303 can also send a whatsapp message.

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  • Sunny Shah said on June 10, 2018
    I want to start a granite business after proper knowledge of the whole granite industry. I want some partners with whom i can start a business. People who have their own mines and granite business can contact me for partnership and business. I am from Surat, Gujarat. contact 8140485905, email - shah.sunny5905@gmail.com
  • Sam-May Macarthy said on April 21, 2019
    Looking for a granite quarry/factory business investor to set up a granite quarry/factory in Sierra Leone West Africa. If interested, please contact me on +23276880707 or +23288603554.
  • Ajith Pandiaraja said on January 19, 2023
    Hi All, can someone add me to your granite business for Learning I have a plan to start my Own Bussiness Mobile Number: 8838614403 or 9524381044 (Mail: Pandiaraja67mpr@gmail.com)

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