18 INDIAN COMPANIES THAT EVOLVED IN THE LAST 100 YEARS AND EMERGED AS TYCOONS

India’s economic landscape has always been a symbol of prosperity. As we cast our gaze back a century and beyond, we can trace the roots of 18 companies that emerged as major players in the industry.

- Sandesh Bhosle

Each of these enterprises, born over a century ago, navigated through the tides of time with resilience and innovation, shaping the nation’s commercial landscape. From modest beginnings to remarkable success stories, their stories are intertwined with India’s growth trajectory, highlighting the spirit of entrepreneurship and adaptability.

WADIA GROUP

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Surprisingly, almost half of the Mumbaikars are born in Wadia Hospital, but only a few are aware that the Wadia Group operates in various other sectors. Wadia Group was established in 1736 by Lovji Nusserwanjee Wadia, as a marine construction company that built historical ships like HMS Minden, HMS Cornwallis, and HMS Trincomalee. Even the first dry dock in Asia, the Bombay Dry Dock, was built by Lovji and his brother Sorabji in 1750.