India Tile Factory Audit — Quality Confirmed to Meet Japanese Market Standards | ABCD Inc.
ABCD Inc. recently visited Indian tile manufacturing facilities together with four major Japanese buyers to conduct a comprehensive quality audit.
The primary objective was for these buyers to assess firsthand whether Indian-made tiles can meet the rigorous quality standards required by the Japanese market. The conclusion was clear: Indian tile manufacturing has reached a quality level—in terms of equipment, quality control systems, and management mindset—that is fully capable of serving Japanese clients.
■ Feedback from Participating Buyers
The buyers who joined the audit provided highly positive evaluations:
"After seeing it firsthand, I'm convinced India will become a major player in the Japanese market."
"It was clear that a strong, trust-based relationship has been built with the factory."
"This is nothing like the old image I had of India. I had no idea it had evolved this far."
Several buyers have already expressed a concrete intention to scale up their procurement from India.
■ Why India? A Turning Point in Global Sourcing
The building materials procurement landscape is currently at a major turning point:
Changes in China: With the reduction of VAT export rebates and rising geopolitical risks, Chinese tile exports have been declining for seven consecutive years.
The Rise of India: As the world's second-largest tile producer, India is gaining recognition as a viable alternative in terms of quality, cost, and supply capacity.
■ The Role of ABCD Inc.
As a Joint Venture (JV) partner with leading Indian tile manufacturers, ABCD Inc. has been working on the ground to co-develop products, quality management systems, and logistics specifically for the Japanese market.
Following our visit to the CBIS exhibition in October 2025, this factory audit confirms that Japanese buyers are now seriously considering India as a primary procurement source.
ABCD Inc. will continue to serve as a bridge between India and Japan, bringing new, reliable options to the global building materials market.
🏗️ Inquiries & Consultations
If you are a building material procurement professional interested in Indian sourcing, please feel free to contact us. We provide support in both Japanese and English.
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