(a) whether India participated in the International Expo Stone-2009 held in Russia in June,
2009;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the extent to which India`s participation has helped in
creating a market for stone export to Russia; and
(c) the other measures being taken by the Government to encourage/promote Indian natural stone
exporters to get a share in the Russian market and outcome thereon?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a) Yes,Madam.
(b) Under the banner of Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council (CAPEXIL) around
ten companies participated in the International Stone fair at Moscow from 23rd to 26th June, 2009.
Apart from this, six more Indian companies participated on their own. The Russian stone market is
growing due to their growth in the construction industry. Due to large number of companies
participating in the fair, there was a better impact. A large numbers of potential visitors made
serious inquiries for supply of stone products.
(c) All incentives under the Foreign Trade Promotion Schemes are available to the Indian natural
stone exporters.