10 oldest companies in India

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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. Image: Shutterstock

9. Higginbotham's

Established: 1844 It is a bookstore chain and publisher based in Chennai. Image: wikipedia.org/ Ravichandar84

8. Times Group

Established: 1838 It is an Indian media conglomerate that publishes the iconic Times of India newspaper. Image: justdial.com

7. PNG Jewellers

Established: 1832 Founded by Ganesh Narayan Gadgil, it is the oldest jewellery company in India. Image: X/PNG Jewellers

6. RPG Group

Established: 1820 Founded by Dr. R P Goenka, it owns companies like CEAT, KEC International, etc. Image: rpggroup.com

5. Hooghly Dock & Port Engineers

Established: 1819 One of the oldest shipyards in India, it is focused on shipbuilding and ship-repair activities. Image: Representative image, Shutterstock

4. State Bank of India

Established: 1806 The oldest and largest commercial bank in India. Image: Shutterstock

3. EID Parry

Established: 1788 Founded by Thomas Parry, it has become one the largest sugar manufacturers in India. Image: Shutterstock

2. Forbes & Company

Established: 1767 It is an engineering and logistics company based in Mumbai. Image: forbes.co.in

1. Wadia Group

Established: 1736 Its a conglomerate that owns companies like GoAir, Britannia, and Bombay Dyeing.

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