# Listed Indian stocks that survived the British Raj 2026-08-14T11:12:37+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Economic Times reports that Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, founded in 1863, is the oldest listed company still available to Indian investors. The firm began as a plantation and trading enterprise in British Burma and now holds a controlling stake in Britannia Industries. Balmer Lawrie traces its roots to 1867, starting in tea trading before reinventing itself as a Miniratna public sector enterprise under the petroleum ministry. Bombay Dyeing, incorporated in 1879, grew from a textile mill into a real estate developer after its Mumbai factory lands gained value. ITC began in 1910 as the Imperial Tobacco Company of India and has since transformed into a diversified FMCG giant with brands like Aashirvaad and Sunfeast. All four companies adapted to survive decolonisation, liberalisation and shifting economies, though their longevity does not guarantee future returns. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: Balmer Lawrie, Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, ITC Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/listed-indian-stocks-that-survived-the-british-raj/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/listed-indian-stocks-that-survived-the-british-raj/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.