Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company | |
Industry: | Textile |
Founded: | July 7, 1854 |
Founder: | Cowaszee Nanabhoy Davar |
Hq Location City: | Tardeo, Bombay (now Mumbai) |
Hq Location Country: | India |
Products: | Cotton textiles |
Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company was the first cotton mill to be established in Bombay, India, on 7 July 1854 at Tardeo[1] by Cowaszee Nanabhoy Davar (1815–73) and his associates. The company was designed by Sir William Fairbaim. This mill began production on 7 February 1856 under the supervision of British engineers and skilled cotton operatives.[2]