India combines stainless-steel engineering, cast-iron & tri-ply cookware, hammered brass/copper serveware, stone & wood boards, and glass—all within export-ready clusters. You get retail-ready SKUs, custom specs, and e-commerce packaging in one supply chain.

• Core clusters: Moradabad (UP: metal serveware/flatware), Jagadhri–Yamunanagar (HR: copper/brass/SS utensils), Rajkot (GJ: kitchen tools & knives), Coimbatore/Hosur (TN: cast iron & aluminum cookware, pressure cookers), Firozabad (UP: glassware), Agra–Makrana–Kishangarh (RJ: marble/stone), Saharanpur/Jodhpur (wood boards/serveware)
  
• Typical lead time: Samples 2–3 weeks • Production 6–9 weeks (tri-ply/forgings +1–2 wks)
  
• Typical MOQ: 300–800 pcs/SKU (cutlery 800–1,200 sets; boards/stone 300–500)
  
• Nearest ports: Nhava Sheva • Mundra • Chennai/Tuticorin • Kolkata/Haldia
  

What we make (OEM/ODM)

Cookware: tri-ply SS, encapsulated base pots/pans, hard-anodized aluminum, cast-iron skillets/tawas/dutch ovens, pressure cookers
Bake & Prep: mixing bowls, sheet pans, roasters, cooling racks, measuring sets, whisks, graters, peelers
Serveware & Tabletop: hammered brass/copper thalis, SS buffetware, platters, carafes, salad bowls, cutlery/flatware sets (18/8, 18/10, 18/0), trivets
Boards & Naturals: acacia/mango cutting & charcuterie boards, trays, turned bowls; marble/stone boards, mortars-and-pestles, coasters
Glass: soda-lime table glass (Firozabad), borosilicate ovenware/drinkware (select factories)
(For ceramic dinnerware, see Ceramics & Terracotta.)

Materials & construction (buyer’s quick spec)

Stainless Steel:

• 18/8 or 18/10 (AISI 304) for food contact interiors; 430 magnetic base for induction
  
• Tri-ply: 304 inner / 1.5–2.5 mm Al core / 430 outer; impact-bonded or full-clad
  
• Riveted cast SS handles (silicone grips optional); rolled rims; tempered-glass lids
  

Cast Iron & Aluminum:

• CI sand casting with shot-blast + CNC gate removal; pre-seasoned edible-oil finish
  
• Aluminum hard-anodized 25–40 μm; non-stick PTFE systems (PFOA-free) as spec’d
  

Copper/Brass:

• Lacquered outside; SS-lined or tin-lined (traditional) interiors; hammered textures
  

Cutlery & Knives:

• Flatware gauges 2.5–6.0 mm; mirror/satin/sand-blast finishes
  
• Knife steels: X30Cr13/420J2 to 1.4116; forged or stamped; 15–20° per side; HRC 52–56 (as briefed)
  

Wood & Stone:

• Woods: acacia/mango kiln-dried 8–12% MC; food-grade mineral-oil or wax finish
  
• Stone: marble/granite/slate with food-safe sealers; cork/felt feet; polished or honed
  

Glass & Silicone:

• Soda-lime table glass; borosilicate for thermal shock SKUs
  
• Platinum-cured LSR silicone for mats/spatulas (-40 to 230 °C), LFGB-grade
  

Cluster strengths

• Moradabad: hammered metal serveware, SS buffet, cutlery finishing, PVD colours (gold/black/rainbow)
  
• Jagadhri–Yamunanagar: copper/brass/SS utensils, thalis, tiffins; deep-draw & spin forming
  
• Rajkot: kitchen tools, stamped knives, sharpeners, multi-tools; jig-drilled precision
  
• Coimbatore/Hosur: pressure cookers, tri-ply, cast iron; robust QA and tooling support
  
• Firozabad: jars, tumblers, candle/serve glass; decoration (etch/print)
  
• Agra–Makrana–Kishangarh: marble/stone boards, mortars, cake stands
  
• Saharanpur/Jodhpur: acacia/mango boards, trays, turned bowls with food-safe finishes
  

Quality & compliance (de-risked by design)

• Food contact: EU LFGB / EN 1186 & US FDA 21 CFR coatings and metals; total migration; heavy metals on brass/copper lacquers
  
• Cookware: handle torque/pull, base warp, induction compatibility; adhesion on encapsulated bases
  
• Non-stick: film thickness, cure, abrasion (Taber), PFOA-free declaration; dishwasher/oven claims verified
  
• Cast iron: burr check, sand-inclusion screening, pre-season uniformity; thermal-shock tests
  
• Cutlery: gauge & balance; dishwasher corrosion cycles; knife HRC and edge-retention cycles
  
• Wood/stone: MC logs; glue & finish food-safe declarations; sealant durability after wash cycles
  
• AQL: General II, 2.5/4.0; e-comm packaging validated to ISTA 2A/3A
  

Packaging & “retail-ready” details

Gift boxes with molded pulp/foam, care cards, recipe/care inserts • e-commerce mailer-safe sets (corner/edge guards, drop-test pass) • barcode/UPC/EAN, COO, handling icons • corrosion inhibitors for metals, desiccants for sea freight • knife tip guards/blister sleeves.

Sustainability options

Recycled SS content declarations • water-based lacquers & inks • FSC® wood boards • plastic-minimal gifting (pulp trays, kraft wraps) • cast-iron longevity messaging & repair kits.

Pricing drivers

Steel grade & thickness • ply/core thickness & clad vs impact-bond • handle/hardware tools • non-stick system & coat count • knife steel & grind/finish • wood thickness & joinery • stone selection & finish • packaging type (gift vs mailer) • compliance test scope.

RFQ spec templates

Tri-ply Saucepan (with lid)

Body: 304/Al 2.0 mm/430 tri-ply, fully clad

Size: 18 cm, 2.5 L; rolled rim

Handle: Cast SS, riveted (2x); helper handle (Y/N)

Lid: Tempered glass with SS rim & vent

Finish: Satin exterior, mirror interior, laser capacity marks

Induction: Yes (verify on 1800 W plate)

Packaging: Gift box + mailer; ISTA 3A

Tests: LFGB migration, handle torque/pull, warp

Qty: 1,000 pcs | Lead: 8 weeks | Port: Nhava Sheva

Cast-Iron Skillet

Dia: 26 cm; wall 4.0 mm; base 5.0 mm

Finish: Pre-seasoned (edible oil), matte black

Machining: Milled base; pour spouts; helper ear

QC: Burr removal, sand inclusion check, thermal shock

Packaging: Sleeve + care booklet + mailer box

Qty: 600 pcs | Lead: 7 weeks

24-pc Flatware Set

Grade: 18/10 (304) for knives/forks/spoons; knife blade 420 with HRC 53–55

Gauge: Dinner fork/spoon 3.5 mm; knife 6.0 mm spine

Finish: Satin; option PVD gold (2,000 Å) with salt-spray 48 h

Dishwasher: Yes (marking on pack)

Packaging: Gift tray + barcode sleeve

Qty: 1,200 sets | Lead: 6–7 weeks

Acacia Cutting Board

Size: 400×300×19 mm; juice groove; finger grips

Moisture: 8–12% kiln-dried; lamellas glued food-safe

Finish: Mineral oil + beeswax; care card included

Branding: Laser logo bottom-right 25 mm

Packaging: Kraft belly band + mailer

Qty: 500 pcs | Lead: 5–6 weeks

Marble Mortar & Pestle

Marble: White Makrana, 12 cm dia, honed finish

Feet: Cork pads; sealer food-safe

Packaging: Foam-insert gift box; ISTA 2A

Qty: 300 sets | Lead: 5–6 weeks

Sample product blueprints

• “Everyday Tri-ply” Cookware Set – 7-pc with vented glass lids, satin exterior; MOQ 600 sets, 8–9 weeks.
  
• “Tawa Pro” Cast-Iron Griddle – 30 cm dosa/crepe tawa, milled smooth; MOQ 700, 7 weeks.
  
• “Hammered Heritage” Serve Set – brass thali + katoris SS-lined, lacquer outside; MOQ 500 sets, 6 weeks.
  
• “Board & Bowl” Entertaining Kit – acacia board + marble dip bowls + SS cheese knives; MOQ 400 kits, 6–7 weeks.
  

Common pitfalls & our guard-rails

• Tri-ply warpage → base-flatness spec, press tools calibrated, cooktop simulation tests.
  
• Non-stick failures → coat-count/cure windows defined; abrasion tests; recipe/lubricant controls.
  
• Knife staining & dulling → steel grade + HRC locked; dishwasher cycles tested; angle control jigs.
  
• Wood cracking/cupping → kiln program + acclimatization + end-grain sealing; MC checks logged.
  
• Stone staining → sealer spec + lemon/oil spot test; care card with cleaning guidance.
  
• PVD colour drift → ΔE limits vs master panel; salt-spray & adhesion checks.
  

Mini case snapshot

A North-American D2C brand shifted its 5-pc cookware to Coimbatore tri-ply + Moradabad finishing and bundled an acacia board from Saharanpur. With e-comm-safe packs and laser branding, DOA fell 31%, the product page conversion improved with consistent satin finish, and repeat purchasing lifted via add-on flatware.

Documentation & HS codes

• 7323 (iron/steel kitchen & table articles) • 7615 (aluminum) • 7418 (copper)
  
• 8211/8215 (knives & cutlery) • 7013 (glassware) • 6802 (worked stone) • 4419 (wooden table/kitchenware)
  Plus: material declarations, LFGB/FDA test reports, non-stick PFOA-free letter, care labels, assembly/care inserts, packing list & COO.
  

Buyer FAQs

Induction compatible?
Use 430 layer/plate; we verify on plate tests and check warp after heat cycles.
Dishwasher safe claims?
We test corrosion/spotting on flatware and non-stick cycles as per brief.
Tri-ply vs impact-bonded?
Tri-ply = even heat but pricier; impact-bond is value with good induction base—quotes for both available.
Can I PVD colour my flatware?
Yes—gold/black/champagne. We set ΔE limits and run salt-spray to control wear.
Wood contact safety?
Mineral-oil/wax finishes with food-contact declarations; no solvent top-coats on boards.

IndiaUnbox advantage

• Spec translation: ply stacks, handle torque specs, HRC targets, dishwasher/thermal cycles defined up front.
  
• Right-hub routing: tri-ply/CI → TN; hammered serveware & cutlery → Moradabad; copper/brass → Jagadhri; boards → Saharanpur/Jodhpur; stone → Agra/Makrana; glass → Firozabad.
  
• Golden samples & retains: finish panels (satin/mirror/PVD), blade angles, board oiling schedule.
  
• Live QC: AQL inspections + photo/video; warp/torque/HRC/abrasion spot tests; packaging drop tests.
  
• Pack engineering: gift + mailer variants, ISTA-validated.
  
• Door-to-door: freight & customs, consolidated shipments across hubs, reorder shade/finish control.
  

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