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Establishment of First Cotton Mill
- When
- 7 July 1854
- Where
- Tardeo
Cowasjee Nanabhoy Davar and associates established the Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company in Bombay on 7 July 1854.
The company was founded at Tardeo in Bombay. It is recorded as the first cotton mill to be established in India. The venture was designed by Sir William Fairbairn, marking a significant industrial milestone in the city's history.
Sources
- Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company Wikipedia, revision of 2025-11-08
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