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Granite industry calls for reduction in 28 per cent GST

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New Delhi: The Granite industry today urged the government to lower the GST rate of 28 per cent on granite polished slabs as higher taxes would impact the labour- intensive sector. According to JIGANI Granite Industries Owners Welfare association, prices would go up after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from July 1. The industry has cut down the production by about 50 per cent in May and June, anticipating lower granite demand with rise in price for end  user post the GST rollout, it said in a statement. "The GST Council has announced a tax of 28 per cent on granite polished slabs, which was earlier 14.5 per cent," the association said. Granite sector is a labour intensive sector and employs over 75,000 people directly and indirectly in and around Jigani and Bangalore area, it said. "We request the government to lower the rate of GST to flat 12 per cent on granite slab products," it said. Spokesperson Lalit Rathi sa...
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Marble v/s Granite v/s Tiles

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Marble Raw Material Marble is a type of rock composed of recrystallized material most commonly limestone. The white marble comes from the most pure form of limestone. Colors and veins in the marble arise when other materials are present in the earth crust along with limestone. Marble gives soft look and provides elegance to the modern era structures. Implementation Raw Material To implement marble flooring in any area, you would need marble stone, Coarse Sand, Ordinary Cement ,White Cement, Pigment and Polishing Material. Marble stone is laid on the base coat with 20 mm thick cement mortar 1:3 and joint should be filled with cement mixed with pigment. After curing it should be polished. Style/Finishing Marble flooring is considered very stylish and the following 3 type of finishes can be given to marble Polished Finish  Hone Finish Sand or abrasive finish. Maintenance Marble are easy to maintain and can be re-polished if you need ...
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Types Of Flooring Available in India

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When it comes to flooring, most Indian homeowners commonly think of either marble or tiles. However, there are a number of flooring options available in India, some of which are common, while others are lesser known. Each of these options have their own merits in terms of aesthetics, costs, durability and other factors. Here is a list of 11 of the most popular flooring options in India: Marble Flooring Marble is a naturally occurring material found at various places throughout India. Associated with style and opulence, marble is available in a variety of colors including pink, grey and white. The material is highly porous and fairly easy to maintain, sometimes lasting  more than 25 years, when cared for properly. However, it has been noticed that some low-quality stones tend to turn yellowish over the years. Because of its natural occurrence and limited availability, this one is priced steeply and hence serves as a sort of ‘status symbol’ for many Indians. Vi...
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