Many start-ups have been launched in india recently. Despite being a place of innovation and the start-up of start-ups, there have been many businesses here for over a century. There are many traditional companies. Let’s look at some of them. We have been using their products for many years. Which companies is it? Let's see
Parry & Co (1788)
In the late 1780s Thomas Barr, a Welshman, started a banking and and piece business. He also started the sugar and liquor business in the early 1800s. It was also a successful trading company for many decades before it was split into east india Distilleries and sugar Factories Limited. In 1962 the companies were reunited. However, it was acquired by the Murugappa Group in 1981. Bar & Co, currently EID Barry Limited is a company over 200 years old. It is a company that manufactures fertilizers, nutrients and many more.
Group of Times (1838)
Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited or The Times Group is one of the oldest companies in India. The Sagu Jain family holds a majority stake in it. Today the group includes several subsidiaries such as The Times of india, The Economic Times, Navbharat Times, Movies Now, Zoom, MNX, Times Internet, Radio Mirchi.
Aditya Birla Group (1857)
Aditya Birla Group, one of India's leading business houses, is one of the various family businesses. It was started by Seth Siva Narayana Birla in 1857. It started as a cotton trading company. At present Kumar Mangalam Birla is leading various businesses. In particular, it is involved in many industries including metals, chimneys, financial services, telecommunications and retail.
Bombay burma Trading Corporation (1863)
The bombay burma Trading Corporation was founded in 1863. It is a company founded by the Wallace brothers in Scotland. It is a company that has been doing tea business. In the 1870s it was a company interested in cotton, oil and shipping, and teak. The company was purchased by the Visconti Company from the Scottish Brothers. It was later captured by the Wadia Group. Today it has successfully run a number of businesses, including tea, coffee, electric vehicle spare parts, healthcare, and real estate.
Shapoorji Pallonchi Group (1865)
Shapoorji Pallonchi Group is seen as one of the oldest and most valuable business associations in India. In 1865 a construction company called Littlewood Pallonchi was started. They have built some major projects in india like a reservoir at Malabar Hill, Brabourne Stadium, jawaharlal nehru Stadium, mumbai Central Railway Station, etc. The company currently deals with a number of businesses, including infrastructure, gas, and investment oil.
Tata Group 1868
The Tata Group is one of the 150-year-old conglomerates, which is still one of India's leading business conglomerates. It is a company started in 1868 by Jamshedji Tata, known as the father of indian industry. Jamshedji Tata's focus then was on three main sectors, one was to focus on the iron industry, the second was to create hydropower and to create a world-class educational institution in the country. Today the company is one of the largest business conglomerates in India. It has been doing many businesses including chemicals, defense sector, automotive, airlines, FMCG, hospitality, IT sector, cement, steel. It currently serves more than 150 countries.
Bombay Dyeing Company (1879)
The bombay Dyeing Company was founded in 1879 by Navrosji Wadiawal. It was initially started as a small dyeing company. Today it is one of the largest textile manufacturers in India. It is the flagship company of the Wadia Group. After 140 years, it is a company that continues to see strong growth.
Godrej 1897
Godrej is one of the oldest trading companies in India. It was last established in 1897. It is a company founded by Brojshah Godzzej and Burjorji Godzzej. Founded in 1897 as a locking company. The company has since ventured into the soap business. In 1955, the company introduced the first typewriter in India. Today it is doing many businesses such as aerospace and agriculture, home appliances, consumer goods, furniture.
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