210 wall tiles units of Morbi to remain closed for 25 days

Due to hike in prices of raw materials of ceramic tiles, and growing rates of transportation, 210 wall tiles unit of Morbi will remain close from 10 February for period of 25 days.

While production cost has increased due to hike in raw material and transportation, there’s shortage in demand.

In this situation the wall tiles manufacturers held a meeting on Wednesday and decided unanimously to close the units between 10 February and 5 March.

According to Marshal Group’s Anilbhai Patel this would affect Rs. 300 crore worth of turnover. Laborers and those associated with this industry will face tough time if the situation doesn’t improve.