India’s Oldest Listed Companies: A Journey Through Time
India’s corporate history is rich and fascinating, with some companies surviving centuries of change while continuing to thrive in modern markets. These firms are more than just businesses — they are institutions that shaped India’s economic landscape and still command investor attention today.
The Legacy of Centuries-Old Companies
- Forbes & Company (Founded 1767) – Market cap ₹371 Cr
- EID Parry (Founded 1788) – Market cap ₹13,083 Cr
- State Bank of India (Founded 1806 as Bank of Calcutta) – Market cap ₹9,46,461 Cr
These pioneers laid the foundation for India’s corporate and financial systems, with SBI evolving into the country’s largest bank.
Industrial Growth in the 19th Century
- P N Gadgil Jewellers (1832) – ₹8,050 Cr
- Greaves Cotton (1859) – ₹5,528 Cr
- Bombay Burmah Trading Corp (1863) – ₹10,575 Cr
- BSE (1875) – ₹1,55,306 Cr
These companies reflect India’s industrial expansion, from textiles and trading to the establishment of the Bombay Stock Exchange — Asia’s oldest stock exchange.
Consumer & Financial Giants
- Bombay Dyeing (1879) – ₹2,590 Cr
- Dabur India (1884) – ₹79,367 Cr
- Muthoot Finance (1887) – ₹1,22,964 Cr
- Kirloskar Brothers (1888) – ₹15,087 Cr
From consumer goods to financial services, these firms have become household names, adapting to changing times while retaining their heritage.
Icons of Modern India
- Britannia Industries (1892) – ₹1,29,427 Cr
- Godrej Industries (1897) – ₹41,053 Cr
- Aditya Birla Real Estate (1897) – ₹15,661 Cr
- Indian Hotels Company (1899) – ₹1,04,380 Cr
These companies represent India’s modern corporate identity, with brands like Britannia and Godrej becoming global players, and Indian Hotels (Taj Group) symbolizing luxury hospitality worldwide.
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