Startup Originals Team
Royale Impex, a name synonymous with premium natural stone in India since 1997, is now under the stewardship of its third-generation entrepreneurs, Adit Agarwal and Sanjana Kumar. With a legacy of serving over a million customers and sourcing marble from over 30 countries in more than 300 colours, the duo is blending tradition with modernity to take the business to new heights.
Roots and Legacy: From 1997 Onwards
- Royale Impex was founded in 1997, building on a heritage rooted in the Indian stone industry.
- Over nearly three decades, it has established itself as a trusted name in natural stone, offering a wide portfolio of marble and stones, sourcing globally, and delivering quality at scale.
Modern Leadership: Meeting Global Standards
Adit’s Vision – From Manager to Industry Leader
Adit Agarwal, having started as a junior manager in the family business, has grown into a leader focused on global sourcing, technological adoption, and a “luxury-first” approach. Under him, Royale Impex has enhanced its operations: from sourcing exotic stone varieties worldwide to implementing precision processing, offering customised finishes via advanced CNC & polishing technology.
Sanjana’s Contribution – Digitising a Legacy Brand
Five years ago, Sanjana Kumar joined the business bringing with her a fresh perspective on marketing and customer engagement. She played a key role in digitising the brand: creating a visible online presence, showcasing natural stone craftsmanship to a broader audience, and making Royale Impex relevant to modern buyers accustomed to digital discovery and design-driven decision making. Their efforts helped present marble not just as raw material, but as a design aesthetic.
The Crown Project: Royale Marmo Galleria, India’s Luxury Marble Destination
In 2025, Royale Impex unveiled Royale Marmo Galleria, a flagship showroom in Sewri, Mumbai, spanning 12,000+ sq ft, with an inventory of 3.5 lakh sq ft. It stands among India’s largest and most sophisticated marble galleries.
- The gallery showcases natural stones from over 30 countries and includes 300+ varieties and colours, from classic marble whites and blacks to exotic onyx, quartzite and coloured stones.
- Its design and experience – allowing clients, architects, and interior designers to interact with slabs, examine veining, finishes and visualize applications – redefines how natural stone is perceived: not just a building material, but a luxury design element.
This initiative reflects Royale Impex’s shift from a wholesale supplier to a premium-segment curator, catering to top developers, luxury homes, and high-end design projects.
Why Royale Impex’s Story Inspires: Blending Heritage, Quality & Modern Business
- Legacy + Modernisation – Their journey shows how a family-run legacy business can reinvent itself without losing heritage. The blend of decades-old industry knowledge with modern sourcing, processing, and design sensibility sets a benchmark for traditional industries.
- Quality & Scale – Global sourcing (30+ countries), huge variety (300+ colours/materials), and advanced processing infrastructure enable delivering custom, high-quality stone at scale.
- Design-forward mindset – By viewing natural stone as design luxury rather than commodity, and by launching a curated gallery experience, they’ve repositioned marble’s role in contemporary architecture and interior design.
- Adapting to Changing Consumer Behaviour – With digital marketing, curated showrooms, and premium offering, Royale Impex shows how traditional B2B/B2C businesses can adapt to modern expectations around experience, aesthetics, and transparency.
Conclusion: A Legacy Evolving, Stone by Stone
Royale Impex’s transformation under Adit Agarwal and Sanjana Kumar demonstrates how heritage can evolve. With a renewed vision, global standards, and luxury-oriented ethos, anchored by their flagship gallery, the company is redefining natural stone for India’s emerging luxury, design and real-estate segments.
In doing so, they bridge tradition and modernity, proving that legacy brands can innovate, scale, and lead for decades to come.
