Builders and door hardware from India

India is a major maker of builders hardware, with clusters that have specialised in brass, zinc and steel fittings for decades. Importers buy everything from lever handles and hinges to complete door, window and gate hardware ranges, in standard designs or made to their own drawings.

Send a sourcing brief What we source

Brass lever handles, black knobs, steel hinges and a mortice lock on concrete

How we source builders and door hardware

We find factories that already make your type of product, develop samples in your finishes, and check every order for finish, fit and function before it ships.

Every order follows our sourcing process: a written brief, vetted factories, approved samples, weekly production updates and inspection before you pay the balance.

What we source

Lever handles on rose and backplate
Door knobs and pull handles
Butt, ball-bearing and concealed hinges
Mortice locks, latches and cylinders
Door knockers, letter plates and numerals
Window stays, fasteners and sash fittings
Gate latches, bolts and hinges
Door stops, door guards and kick plates

Materials and finishes

Solid brass
Stainless steel (304 and 316)
Zinc alloy
Mild steel
Aluminium
Iron (for gate and black antique ranges)

Need something not listed? Send us the specification and we'll check which factories can make it.

Where it's made in India

The manufacturing centres best known for this category. We match your product to factories in the right cluster.

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Locks, door hardware and brass fittings

Jamnagar, Gujarat

Brass parts and precision components

Rajkot, Gujarat

Hardware, castings and machined parts

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh

Brass and metal finishing

Quality checks for builders and door hardware

On top of our six-stage quality control, these are the checks that matter most in this category.

Finish and colour checked against the approved sample under daylight

Plating and coating thickness on agreed pieces

Dimensions, screw holes and fixing centres measured

Function tests: lever return springs, hinge swing, lock and key operation

Packing: protective wrap, inner boxes, screws and fixings counted

Plus every standard stage: pre-production, material check, in-line inspection, final inspection, qc report, loading supervision.

Standards and compliance

EN 1906 for lever handles and knob furniture (Europe)
EN 1935 for single-axis hinges and EN 12209 for locks (Europe)
Salt-spray testing for corrosion resistance where specified
UKCA or CE marking where a product standard requires it

Requirements depend on your market and product. We confirm what applies and arrange testing at accredited labs before shipment.

What affects MOQs and lead times

Whether the product is a factory's standard design or needs new tooling or moulds
The material and finish, especially special platings, colours or dyes
Packaging that must be printed in your brand
The factory's current order book and the season
Testing or certification your market requires

You get factory quotes with minimums and lead times in your shortlist, before you commit to anything.

Why importers use our Sourcing Desk

Factories checked in person

We visit and vet every factory before it reaches your shortlist: capacity, machinery, past exports and working conditions.

Six-stage quality control

Checks from raw material to container loading, with AQL sampling at final inspection.

Pay the balance after inspection

You get a photo and video QC report before you release the final payment.

Open pricing

You see the factory's quote. Our fee is agreed in writing before work starts.

See the full sourcing process

Questions

Can Indian factories match a specific finish such as satin brass or matt black?

Yes. We send your reference or colour code, the factory makes finish samples, and the approved finish becomes the standard for every inspection.

Can I order hardware in my own brand packaging?

Yes. Factories can pack in your printed boxes with your barcodes and labels, and our Design Studio can create the packaging if you need it.

What decides the minimum order quantity?

Mostly the material, the finish and whether new tooling is needed. Standard designs in common finishes usually have lower minimums than custom designs that need new moulds.