Kota Stone is a fine variety of limestone which is available in plenty in Kota district of Rajasthan. In fact hundreds of mines are located in this region in the town of Ramganj mandi.

The rich greenish-blue and brown colour of this stone is quite popular among the masses. It is considered to be an excellent building stone. It is primarily used for exteriors, pathways, corridors, driveways, balconies, commercial buildings etc. It is also apt for chemical industries as well as for flooring, wall fixing and lining. Other colors colors available in this category include: Black Grey, Pink, Beige and etc.

For the starters, India holds a significant share of the global limestone industry. Amongst various stones, lime stones are the most extracted and in fact considered the most commercially viable stones in India. In India limestones can be sourced from various regions of India. Usage of home-grown machineries and tools has enhanced the processing and finishing standards. Today, Indian market is a mix of big limestone suppliers as well as domestic players.

Today, the versatile stone is used for various purposes - sinks, statues, wall panels, floors etc.

Architects and designers can let loose their imaginations while working on a limestone. It is a marvelous stone that needs no maintenance. As opposed to granite and marble, the limestone is not prone to scratches. In fact the scratches are more visible on granite and marble. The best part being: the coarse surface and natural looks of the limestone adds style to any room.

Interestingly, the North Indian limestone is also known as Kota stone. They arrive in blue- grey and brown- green color shades. Kota stone is tough, non-slippery, and non-porous. In fact stain can removed quite easily. The kota stone is first processed and finished in several sizes and thicknesses by limestone suppliers. Actually, Kota blue & brown can be polished, brushed and used for different purposes.

The Southern limestone India is available in array of colors such as pink, pale green, grey, yellow, blue & black. For that matter the state of Andhra Pradesh have rich limestone mines. However, the limestone found in South India is not as goof as the Kota stone.

Demand of Limestone in international markets

China, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, United States, Belgium Prominent Destinations to Source Limestone from India Jaipur, Kota, Jodhpur, New Delhi, Udaipur, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Bhilwara, Markapur, Katni, Rewari, Bhuj, Ramganj, Mandi, Gurgaon, Vadodara, Kurnool, Abu Road, Gwalior, Indore, Porbandar, Surat, Visakhapatnam, Ajmer, Ankleshwar, Betamcherla, Bikaner, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Gandhidham, Jalore, Madurai, Makrana, Merta, Nalgonda, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Rajsamand, Ruwi