Thomas, J, & Co

Sectors:

  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland General trading & trade
  • Transport services Shipping services - long distance, inc ship ownership & management
  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland Tea & coffee trading & trade

Notes:

Traced origins to Robert Thomas, d1865, and, initially, Charles Marten who opened a commodities broking business at Calcutta in 1851. Specialised in indigo and, later, tea and jute. Known as J Thomas & Co from c1866. After 1945 broking declined and diversified into shipping. Continues as J Thomas & Co Private Ltd, an Indian owned tea auctioneer

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