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Largest Ceramic Companies in India
With the growing urbanization, there has been a rapid growth in the ceramic tiles and sanitaryware sector. Recently there is a demand in branded products and inclination towards this over the random local piece has spurred the profit margins of the branded stuffs. One major reason for this is improvement in the lifestyle of the people within the country, and understanding the gravity of sanitation in the society.
India is the second largest sanitaryware producing country in the world. With the growing need and conspicuous thriving market, there are several companies serving the sector. We bring you a list of top best ceramic tiles companies in India.
1. Asian Granito India
Asian Granito India, based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is a global leader in the manufacture of various types of tiles, providing a comprehensive range of manufacturing, subcontract manufacturing, marketing, and distribution services all under one roof. It is in the business of producing vitrified and ceramic tiles, and it caters to a wide range of customers with a wide range of products at various price points, including polished, double-charged, glazed, unglazed, rustic, matt, homogeneous and non-homogeneous body products, all of which are manufactured using ultramodern, high-end technology, as well as custom designs based on client needs. The company also makes engineered marble and quartz stone with varying thickness, design, shape, and colour ranges to cater to the middle and upper middle sector, employing fine quality ingredients and the newest experience and technology, since its commercial production began in 2003. It also entered the bathware industry in 2019 to broaden its product assortment and expand its reach in both domestic and international markets. Some products are manufactured on a contract basis, while others are imported.
2. Kajaria Ceramics
Kajaria Ceramics is the world's ninth largest tile maker and India's largest ceramic and vitrified tiles producer. It now has an annual capacity of 70.4 million sq m (msm) divided across eight plants: one in Uttar Pradesh, one in Gailpur, one in Rajasthan's Malootana, three in Gujarat's Morbi, and one each in Andhra Pradesh's Vijaywada and Srikalahasti. Kajaria, like other building material companies, is projected to gain from rising housing demand. Furthermore, anti-China sentiments across the United States and Europe, as well as soft gas costs, have greatly enhanced Morbi cluster exports, resulting in a better pricing environment for organised players like Kajaria and an increase in domestic market share. The company is expanding brownfields because to satiate strong demand forecasts for the next two to three years. Its expanding free cash flow generation and significant cash surplus will help it expand without putting its balance sheet at stake.
3. Cera Sanitaryware
Cera Sanitaryware is a company that makes, sells, and supplies building materials. Sanitaryware, faucet ware, tiles, and wellness are the four categories in which it sells its products. CERA, Senator, ISVEA, JEET, and Senator Cucine are some of the company's brands. Washbasins, urinals, flushing systems, bath accessories, faucet ranges, overhead showers, bathroom-related products and accessories, wall and floor tiles, mirrors, and kitchen sinks are just a few of the products available. Large-format Cera Style Studios are managed by the firm in a few cities, while dealers own and operate CERA Style Galleries and CERA Tile Galleries. Through JVs and subsidiaries, the corporation also works in the packaging and polymer goods area. In FY21, it had a distribution network of approximate 15,000 direct dealers and merchants. The sanitaryware section generates 49 percent of revenue, followed by faucet ware at 28 percent, tiles at 21 percent, and wellness at 2percent. In terms of geographical contribution, Tier-I cities contribute 28% of revenues, Tier-II cities contribute 14%, and Tier-III cities contribute 58 percent of revenues.
4. HSIL
HSIL stands for Hindustan Sanitaryware & Industries Limited. It was established in 1969, earlier known as Hindustan Twyfords Ltd got incorporated in1960. HSIL is one of the leading sanitaryware producers in India. The largest sanitaryware manufacturer in India is HSIL Ltd. Production, supplying, and marketing of building items, glass products, and plastic packaging products, as well as consumer and retail products, are all part of the company's operations. Building Products Division (BPD), Consumer Products Division (CPD), Retail Division (RD), and Packaging Products Division (PPD) are the four commercial divisions of the corporation (PPD). The company is based in Gurgaon, and it has four manufacturing facilities, one of which is in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, and the other three in Andhra Pradesh.
5. Somany Ceramics
Somany Ceramics was established in 1969 by late Shri H. L. Somany. It is a globally renowned company and is a leading manufacturer in ceramics and related products. Somany Ceramics has positioned itself as a sole leader in the Indian ceramic industry over the last four decades, with substantial presence in India, Africa, the Middle East, the United Kingdom, and Russia. The company operates manufacturing units in Kadi (Gujarat) and Kassar (Haryana), India. It also has joint venture plants, with a total production capacity of 60 million square metres per year. Ceramic Wall and Floor Tiles, Polished Vitrified Tiles, Glazed Vitrified Tiles, Digital Tiles, Sanitaryware and Bath Fittings, as well as Tile Laying Solutions are among the items offered by Somany, a comprehensive décor solutions company.
6. Orient Bell
Established in the year 1977, Orient Bell has been one of the best and prominent players in the ceramic industry. The company is the leading ceramic and vitrified tiles producers. The company is based in New Delhi, along with three manufacturing plants in Sikandrabad in UP, Hoskote in Karnataka and Dora in Gujarat. Orient Bell is ISO and ISI certified that highlights its proficiency. The company has a total production capacity of 30 million square meters per year.
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