Which is the oldest company in the world?

There are many companies in the world which have maintained their identity for centuries and are still working today. The history of these companies is very interesting and they tell us a lot about the history of business, but have you ever wondered which would be the oldest company in the world? And how old would this company be? Let us know about the two oldest companies in the world in this story today.

Which is the oldest company in the world?

A Japanese company named Kongō Gumi is considered to be the oldest company in the world. This company was founded in 578 AD and it does woodwork and building construction. You will be surprised to know that 1400 years have passed since the establishment of this company. This company was founded by Korean builder Shigemitsu Congo. This company has faced 2 world wars, many rulers, slavery of the british and 2 nuclear bomb attacks, but even then it has maintained its existence till today. If we look at the history of this company, Kongo Gumi has built many temples and palaces in Japan. The company has faced many wars, economic ups and downs and natural disasters over the centuries.

The second oldest company in the world

After Kongo Gumi, the second oldest company in the world is Marubeni Corporation. This company also belongs to japan and was founded in 1643. Marubeni Corporation is a business group that works in different fields. The history of this company also forces everyone to think.

India's oldest companies

There are many such companies in india which have been in existence for centuries.

Kirloskar Brothers: This company was established in 1888 and is known for manufacturing pumps and engines.

VOLTAS: This company was established in 1850 and is known for manufacturing air conditioners, refrigerators etc.

Godrej: This company was established in 1894 and is known for consumer products.