10 oldest companies in India

Let's look at some of the oldest Indian companies steeped in three centuries of history.

10. Mohan Meakin Established: 1855 It manufactures and markets all types of beer and brands of Indian made foreign spirit.

10. Mohan Meakin Established: 1855

It is a bookstore chain and publisher based in Chennai.

9. Higginbotham's Established: 1844

8. Times Group Established: 1838 It is an Indian media conglomerate that publishes the iconic Times of India newspaper.

8. Times Group Established: 1838

Founded by Ganesh Narayan Gadgil, it is the oldest jewellery company in India.

7. PNG Jewellers Established: 1832

Founded by Dr. R P Goenka, it owns companies like CEAT, KEC International, etc.

6. RPG Group Established: 1820

One of the oldest shipyards in India, it is focused on shipbuilding and ship-repair activities.

5. Hooghly Dock & Port Engineers Established: 1819

The oldest and largest commercial bank in India.

4. State Bank of India Established: 1806

Founded by Thomas Parry, it has become one the largest sugar manufacturers in India.

3. EID Parry Established: 1788

It is an engineering and logistics company based in Mumbai.

2. Forbes & Company Established: 1767

that owns Its a conglomerate that owns companies like GoAir, Britannia, and Bombay Dyeing.

1. Wadia Group. Established: 1736

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