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FIGSI Announces New Leadership for 2026-2028 Term
The Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry (FIGSI) has chosen new leaders for the next two years.
Mr. Ishwinder Singh is the new President, and Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh is the new General Secretary.
There are also new Vice Presidents, a Treasurer, and Joint Secretaries.
The elections were unanimous, and many people in the industry wanted to be part of it.
The new leaders want to work together to make the granite and stone industry stronger.
FIGSI has been around for 43 years and has 1,600 members.
They help the natural stone industry in India by talking to the government and organizing events like the STONA fair.
They also have an ISO 9001:2008 certification, which means they follow good management practices.
FIGSI announced new leadership for the 2026-2028 term, including Mr. Ishwinder Singh as President and Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh as General Secretary.
The elections were held unanimously with notable participation from industry stakeholders.
The new leadership aims to strengthen the granite and stone industry through collective strategy and stakeholder collaboration.
FIGSI has 1,600 members across India and has been promoting the natural stone industry since 1983.
The organization conducts events like the STONA fair and is ISO 9001:2008 certified for its management systems.
- Who
- Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry (FIGSI)
- What
- Announced new leadership for the 2026-2028 term
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- When
- Elections held for the 2026-2028 term
- Why
- To refresh leadership and strengthen the natural stone sector in India
Key facts
- Organization
- Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry (FIGSI)
- Term Duration
- 2026-2028
- President
- Mr. Ishwinder Singh
- General Secretary
- Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh
- Treasurer
- Mr. Pramod Bhandari
- Vice Presidents
- Mr. Arun Malhotra, Mr. Kalith Bhandari, Mr. Sundar Somani, Dr. Harpal Singh Yadav, Mr. Gurushastri Math, Mr. Shankarnarayanan
- Joint Treasurer
- Mr. Rakesh Rathi
- Joint Secretaries
- Ms. Ajita Joy, Mr. Kailash Singh Mertiya, Mr. Manish Poddar, Mr. Zaki Chakiwala, Mr. Kamal Khan, Mr. Naresh Bansal, Mr. Deepak Patel, Mr. Devender Soni
- Membership
- 1,600 members across India
- Established
- 1983
Quotes
Mr. Ishwinder Singh
President of the Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry (FIGSI)
“The granite and stone industry face both structural challenges and significant opportunities. Progress cannot be achieved by individual effort alone as it depends on collective strategy and discipline. Over the next two years, we intend to work more closely with stakeholders across the value chain to strengthen our industry’s competitiveness.”
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Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh
General Secretary of the Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry (FIGSI)
“Taking on the role of General Secretary is both an honour and a responsibility. The sector is at a transition point where sustainability, regulatory clarity, and market expansion will shape its future. Our focus will be on practical solutions and stronger industry alignment rather than rhetoric.”
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