Archive · 20 May 2025
Gujarat Brick Makers Hit Hard by Unseasonal Rains, Losses Mount
Imagine it started raining unexpectedly in Gujarat, India, and this has caused big problems for the people who make bricks.
These brick makers are losing a lot of money because the rain ruined the bricks they were making.
They are asking the government for help, like reducing taxes on bricks and giving them money to cover some of their losses.
The rain also meant they couldn't make as many bricks as planned, which is making it harder for them to make money.
Unseasonal rain caused an estimated Rs 450 crore loss to brick manufacturers.
The rains affected many districts in Gujarat between May 6 and 10.
Over 2,500 large and 40,000+ small brick kilns were affected.
The Gujarat Bricks Manufacturers' Federation has demanded financial relief.
The Federation requested a reduction in GST and a government insurance scheme.
- Who
- Brick manufacturers in Gujarat.
- What
- Unseasonal rain severely damaged brick manufacturing.
- When
- May 6 to 10.
- Where
- Gujarat, India.
- Why
- Unseasonal rain destroyed raw and finished bricks, halting production and causing financial strain.
- Estimated Losses
- Rs 450 crore
- Affected Kilns
- 2,500+ large and 40,000+ small
- Affected Period
- May 6 to 10
- Industry Employment
- 7+ lakh
- Federation Demand
- Reduce GST on bricks from 12% to 5%
- Also Requested
- Financial assistance based on loss assessment.