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all things stoneUpdate21 Oct, 2023

FIGSI President inaugurates south India’s largest integrated stone display centre, factory and stockyard

FIGSI President Mr Ishwinder Singh inaugurates south India’s largest integrated stone display centre, factory and stockyard - set up by Pearl Marble Inc at Jigani Industrial Area, Bengaluru.

The event was attended by many business partners and senior representatives from FIGSI.

Pearl Marble Inc is promoted by Mr Pramod Bhandari, Mr Dilip Kothari and Mr Bharat Bhandari. This is Pearl Marble Inc’s third showroom and centre.

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