What Metro Group does

Metro Group is an India-based private manufacturer of floor and wall tiles headquartered in Morbi, Gujarat. The group operates four wholly-owned manufacturing plants — Metropole Tiles Pvt. Ltd., Metrocity Tiles Pvt. Ltd., Metroworld Tiles Pvt. Ltd., and Metro Ceramics — with an annual aggregate production capacity of approximately 14 million square meters. Its product portfolio spans Glazed Porcelain Slab Tiles, standard Glazed Porcelain Tiles, Double Charged Vitrified Tiles, Glazed Ceramic Tiles, and Ceramic Wooden Plank Tiles, with sub-lines such as digital GVT, nano-polished vitrified, full-body vitrified, polished glazed porcelain (PGVT), through-body porcelain, digital ceramic, and wood-look tiles. Underlying production technologies include digital printing, nano silica coatings for GVT, hydraulic-press double-charged layering, and full-body pigmentation, all housed in automated facilities holding CE, ISO, IAF, URS, DB, and MSA certifications.

The group's commercial model is a sales-led, quote-based B2B operation. Revenue is generated through direct sales (domestic WhatsApp contacts, export sales line, European-region email channel) and a domestic dealer/distributor network, serving four end segments: residential construction (primary), commercial construction, architects/interior designers, and dealers/distributors. Exports are shipped to 17 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America. Premium large-format slabs and double-charged tiles are positioned as export-only SKUs, while a digital TilesView visualization tool supports online tile selection. The group also runs a Crossbond sub-brand in engineered wood and decorative panels (HDMR Max, Boiltough), fronted by Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador from April 2026. Metro Group is privately held, discloses no revenue or management bios, and has no known institutional funding or public listing; the company website is operationally managed by Light Link Solutions.

Name

Metro Group

Legal name

Metro Group

Website

https://groupofmetro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Metro Group is a privately held Indian manufacturer of vitrified, porcelain, ceramic, and wood-look floor and wall tiles, operating four plants in Morbi, Gujarat with ~14 million sq. meters of annual capacity and exporting to 17 countries via direct sales and dealer networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ceramic and Vitrified Floor Tiles

NAICS

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110)

SIC

Pottery & Related Products (3260)

akta.pro primary industry

Ceramic, Porcelain & Natural Stone Tile Flooring (IMADAJAE)

Keywords

• Ceramic tile manufacturing
• Vitrified floor tiles
• Porcelain slab tiles
• Wooden plank tiles
• Ceramic tile export

Headquarters

HQ city

Morbi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tile Manufacturing and Sales: Metro Group generates revenue through manufacturing and selling floor tiles including vitrified, ceramic, porcelain, and wooden plank tiles. The company operates four manufacturing plants with an annual aggregate capacity of approximately 14 million square meters, serving both domestic Indian market and export markets across 17 countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Metro Group manufactures and sells floor and wall tiles including glazed porcelain slabs, glazed porcelain tiles, double charged vitrified tiles, glazed ceramic tiles, ceramic wooden plank tiles, full body vitrified tiles, nano polished vitrified tiles, digital GVT, PGVT, and through-body porcelain tiles. The company operates four manufacturing plants in Morbi, Gujarat with an annual aggregate capacity of approximately 14 million square meters, serving both the domestic Indian market and export markets across 17 countries through direct sales and a dealer/distributor network.

Product overview

Metro Group is one of the largest manufacturers of floor tiles (vitrified/ceramic tiles) in India, operating four manufacturing plants in Morbi (Gujarat) with an annual aggregate capacity of approximately 14 million square meters. The product portfolio centers on five core tile categories: Glazed Porcelain Slab Tiles and standard Glazed Porcelain Tiles for premium applications; Double Charged Vitrified Tiles for high-traffic commercial use; Glazed Ceramic Tiles for standard wall/floor installations; and Ceramic Wooden Plank Tiles for rustic wood-look aesthetics. Under these core categories, the company offers specialized sub-products including Wood Look Tiles, Digital Glazed Vitrified Tiles (GVT) using digital printing technology, Nano Polished Vitrified Tiles with nanomaterial coatings, Full Body Vitrified Tiles with through-body pigmentation, and Polished Glazed Porcelain Tiles (PGVT). The product line spans porcelain, vitrified, and ceramic materials across various sizes and finishes, with a digital visualization tool (TilesView) to support customer selection. Some premium Glazed Porcelain Slab products are export-only.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crossbond: Brand in the engineered wood and decorative panel industry under Metro Group.

Products and services

• Glazed Porcelain Slab Tiles Large-format glazed porcelain slab tiles available in 1200x2400mm, 1200x1200mm, and 1600x3200mm sizes for premium wall and floor applications; export-only offering.
• Glazed Porcelain Tiles
• Double Charged Vitrified Tiles
• Glazed Ceramic Tiles
• Ceramic Wooden Plank Tiles
• Wood Look Tiles
• Digital Glazed Vitrified Tiles (GVT)
• Nano Polished Vitrified Tiles
• Full Body Vitrified Tiles
• Polished Glazed Porcelain Tiles (PGVT)
• Through-Body Porcelain Tiles
• Digital Ceramic Tiles

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 million sq. meters annual production capacity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ranveer SinghcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 April 2026Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh appointed as brand ambassador for Crossbond brand (under Metro Group) to strengthen its presence in the Indian market. The partnership features an integrated campaign launching in the first week of April across print and visual media, showcasing Crossbond's flagship products HDMR Max and Boiltough. The company aims to deepen engagement with architects, interior professionals, dealers, and customers nationwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kajaria Ceramics: India's largest tile manufacturer with extensive vitrified, ceramic, and porcelain tile portfolios. Directly comparable as a domestic Indian competitor with similar product range and broader distribution; provides listed-company scale benchmarks for Metro Group.
• Somany Ceramics: Major Indian tile and bathroom solutions manufacturer with pan-India presence. Directly comparable in vitrified and ceramic tile categories, with an established dealer network model similar to Metro Group.
• Asian Granito India: Ahmedabad-based Indian tile manufacturer with comparable vitrified, ceramic, and porcelain product lines. Direct peer in terms of scale, product mix, and domestic/export go-to-market motion.
• Orient Bell: Listed Indian tile manufacturer producing ceramic, vitrified, and porcelain tiles. Comparable in product categories with retail-focused distribution and dealer networks similar to Metro Group.
• Nitco Limited: Indian tile and marble manufacturer focused on premium and designer tiles. Comparable in product positioning and Indian market presence, though currently undergoing financial restructuring.
• Prism Johnson (H&R Johnson): Indian tile and building materials company under the H&R Johnson brand. Comparable in ceramic/vitrified tile products with strong brand recognition and pan-India distribution in the Indian market.

Broad incumbents

• RAK Ceramics: UAE-headquartered global ceramics giant with significant tile and sanitaryware operations. Comparable as a major international tile exporter competing in many of Metro Group's export markets.
• Marazzi Group: Italian tile manufacturer (part of Mohawk Industries) with global premium brand presence. Comparable in advanced manufacturing technology and design-led product positioning in European and global markets.
• Mohawk Industries: World's largest flooring manufacturer with diversified tile, carpet, and laminate offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent in flooring, providing scale, product diversification, and capital structure benchmarks.

Emerging players

• Varmora Granito: Indian ceramic tile manufacturer based in Morbi with growing global presence. Comparable as a Morbi-based peer with similar export orientation and product portfolio, though smaller in scale than Metro Group.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/metro_group
• Facebookfacebook.com/metropoletilesindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/group-of-metro

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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