Pilot Edition: Visakhapatnam β€’ 20–23 January 2027
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STONE FEST EXPO VISAKHAPATNAM 2027
Official State Flagship Proposal

STONE FEST
EXPO 2027

From Mineral Wealth to Global Business Opportunities

The State’s Flagship Platform for Stone, Minerals & Mining Technologies. Conceptualised & Delivered by iFlyStation (iFly Station LLP, Hyderabad) in partnership with the Department of Mines & Geology, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and the Andhra Pradesh Granite Association.

πŸ“ Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
πŸ“… 20–23 January 2027
πŸ› Pilot Edition β€’ 10,000+ sqm
AP Mining Sector Highlights PPT Verified Data
Rs 3,416 Cr
Record FY26 Revenue (32% YoY)
Rs 4,650 Cr
FY27 Revenue Target (36% Jump)
Rs 1.90 L Cr
Investment Runway (1.52L Jobs)
6,000+
Leases & Policy Reset (30 Yrs)
Official Presentation & DPR PDF Complete 24-Page Official Document
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Andhra Pradesh Mining Sector

The Numbers Say It: This Is Andhra Pradesh’s Mining Decade

Momentum of this scale deserves a stage of its own. Today we propose that stage.

Rs 3,416 Cr

Record Collections

Mineral revenue in FY 2025–26 (108% of target). 32% growth over previous year β€” outpacing Odisha, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and MP.

Rs 4,650 Cr

Record Ambition

Mineral revenue target set for 2026–27. A massive 36% jump the Department has publicly committed to delivering.

Rs 1.90 Lakh Cr

Investment Runway

Investment potential projected. 1.52 lakh jobs in the mining sector. 1,938 million tonnes of iron ore reserves identified.

6,000+

Policy Reset

A.P. Minor Mineral Policy 2025 has unlocked pending lease applications, extended granite leases to 30 years, and introduced drone surveillance/blockchain traceability.

Resource Base

One State. A National-Scale Mineral Inventory.

MCDR 2023–24 Proof
31%
Garnet
30%
Kyanite
18%
Titanium Minerals
17%
Tungsten
15%
Sillimanite
13%
Limestone

Production Proof (MCDR 2023–24)

  • β–Έ 60.0 Million Tonnes Limestone: 13% of India's output (+14% YoY).
  • β–Έ Manganese Ore up 64%: Gold ore & primary gold rising.
  • β–Έ 182 Reporting Mines: Filing live MCDR returns β€” an organized, tax-paying ecosystem.
"This is not potential waiting to be discovered. It is production waiting to be showcased."
Signature Product

Black Galaxy Exists Nowhere Else on Earth. It Exists Here.

A Global Monopoly

Chimakurthy, Prakasam District

Chimakurthy, Prakasam district is the world's only source. Exported for three decades to the USA, Europe, China, and the Gulf. Supported by a complete value chain: ~135 active leases feeding 80+ processing factories in and around Ongole.

The Wider Arsenal

State-Wide Stone Reserves

Srikakulam blues, Kanigiri golds, colour granites of Rayalaseema, Kadapa limestone, quartz, barytes, and coastal heavy mineral sands.

"The world's buyers know Andhra Pradesh stone. They have simply never been invited to meet it at home."
Competitive Landscape

Rajasthan Built Stonemart. Karnataka Built STONA.

The Resource State Built Neither β€” Yet.

STATE BENCHMARK 1

Rajasthan

Flagship: India Stonemart (Jaipur)

Made Jaipur the commercial address of Indian stone, anchoring buyer visits, MoUs, and branding every edition.

STATE BENCHMARK 2

Karnataka

Flagship: STONA (Bengaluru)

Made Bengaluru the technology address of the industry, drawing global machinery majors.

ANDHRA PRADESH

STONE FEST EXPO

The gap this Expo fills

Designed to capture the exhibitors, buyers, and revenue optics currently accruing to other states.

Venue Blueprint

10,000+ Sqm Total Canvas

Pilot Edition Blueprint: 255+ Units | 10,400 sqm Revenue-Generating Floor

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Floor Space Allocation

Indoor Exhibition Stalls 1x1m modular grid for the Business Pavilion
4,200 sqm
Outdoor Display Designated for heavy mining machinery and rough blocks
4,400 sqm
Live Demo Zone Earthmoving, live granite cutting, and stone art
1,000 sqm
Conference Arena Policy, sustainability, and beneficiation tracks
1,000 sqm
Govt. Showcase & Admin VIP Entry, Mines & Geology, APMDC, Lounges
2,000 sqm

5 Key Functional Zones

  • 1 Government Showcase: Mines & Geology, APMDC, MSME, Industries, Tourism. State story told first at entrance axis.
  • 2 Buyer & Delegation Lounge: Hosted buyers with pre-scheduled meetings. Sellers meet decision-makers.
  • 3 Business Pavilion: Quarry owners, processors, machinery, tools, abrasives organized by sector.
  • 4 Conference Arena: Policy, sustainability, beneficiation, and export sessions parallel to floor.
  • 5 Live Demonstration Zone: Earthmoving, drilling, wire-saw and processing running under supervision.
Knowledge Track

The Conference Track: Where Policy Meets the Quarry Face

Day 1 Β· 20th Jan

Vision Session

Andhra Pradesh 2035 β€” from mineral revenue to mineral value, featuring Department and industry leadership.

Day 2 Β· 21st Jan

Policy & Investment

Minor Mineral Policy 2025 in practice; lease-to-production acceleration; financing modernisation.

Day 3 Β· 22nd Jan

Tech & Sustainability

Wire-saw quarrying, waste-to-value from granite slurry, drone surveys, and blockchain traceability.

Day 4 Β· 23rd Jan

Exports & Markets

Global stone demand, port logistics from Vizag/Gangavaram, and buyer-country panels.

Financial Model

Rs 4.69 Crore Base Revenue β†’ Rs 6.12 Crore Enhanced Potential

20%+ Commercial Uplift

Base Case Breakdown (Fair Zone Plan)

Indoor Exhibition Stalls (4,200 sqm @ Rs 7,000) Rs 2,94,00,000
Outdoor Heavy Machinery (4,400 sqm @ Rs 3,000) Rs 1,32,00,000
Live Demo Zone (1,000 sqm @ Rs 3,500) Rs 35,00,000
Food & Dining Licensing (800 sqm @ Rs 1,000) Rs 8,00,000
BASE CASE TOTAL (10,000+ sqm sellable) Rs 4,69,00,000 (Rs 4.69 Crore)

Enhanced Monetisation Upside

  • + Title & Co-Partnerships: + Rs 70 Lakhs
  • + Sector Pavilions: + Rs 20 Lakhs
  • + Branding Assets: + Rs 20 Lakhs
  • + Delegate Fees / Catalogues: + Rs 13 Lakhs
  • + CSR / PSU Pavilions: + Rs 20 Lakhs
Total Potential Revenue: Rs 6.12 Crore
Post-Event Deliverables

Tangible Outcomes of the Expo

Delivered by Day 45

Post-Event Impact Report

Full event analytics capturing exhibitor volume, international buyers, and quantified media value. Formally submitted to the Department.

MoU & Deal Tracker

Every investment intent, machinery order, and export enquiry generated on the floor is logged β€” the direct contribution to the State's pipeline.

Exhibitor ROI Report

Verified leads, meetings, and conversions extracted from the AI engine β€” the hard data that makes Edition 2 renewals a formality.

Knowledge Compendium

Recorded proceedings, policy recommendations, and technical papers from all four conference days. A permanent reference asset.

Industry Database

A newly verified, comprehensive directory of the state's entire stone ecosystem. Handed over as a permanent state asset.

Edition 2 Roadmap

The complete prospectus for the next edition including pricing strategy and the formal business case for permanent infrastructure.

Official Proposals & Slide Deck

Download Official StoneFestExpo.pdf Document

Access the complete official proposal PDF file (`StoneFestExpo.pdf`) or launch the 23-slide interactive presentation deck online.