HMG Stones Secures ISO 9001:2015 and 5S Gold Grade Certifications

Current Context: On Feb 3, 2026, HMG Stones (HMG Stone LLP) became the first in India’s natural stone industry to earn dual certifications.

• Secured ISO 9001:2015 (International Organization for Standardization – Quality Management System) from TÜV India (Technischer Überwachungsverein, accredited by DAkkS – Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle, Germany).
• Earned 5S Gold Grade (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) from ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI, Japan (Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship).
• Implemented a year-long program across Bengaluru units and showrooms.
• Achieved 75% reduction in defects, 50% less machine downtime, and 80% faster tool search.

Question:

Q.1 On February 3, 2026, which company became the first in India’s natural stone industry to earn dual certifications?
a) Kajaria Ceramics
b) HMG Stones (HMG Stone LLP)
c) Asian Granito India Ltd
d) RAK Ceramics

Answer: b) HMG Stones (HMG Stone LLP) became the first company in India’s natural stone sector to receive dual international certifications.