Thomas, J, & Co
Other Business Names:
- Thomas, Robert
- Marten, Charles
- Thomas, J, & Co Private Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Calcutta, India
Sectors:
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Merchanting & trade, international & inland
General trading & trade
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Transport services
Shipping services - long distance, inc ship ownership & management
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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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Other Business Names:
- Thomas, Robert
- Marten, Charles
- Thomas, J, & Co Private Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Calcutta, India
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