Question

during british rule why was it easier for europeans to set up companies rather than Indians??

Answer 1

British never really though that Indians where in comparison to their class. They had an servant image on Indians in their minds henceforth they gave more opportunities to the whiter European rather than the Indians.

Answer 2

Indian industry had got little help from British government.

A very large number of factories, Bank,ship etc., were in the hands of European not in the hands of Indians. European had many advantages for these companies. They had easy access to all types of office and authorities of British government. Indian were never likely to have such reach. All the foreign trade was in the hands of European companies, hence they had no shortage of funds. For the development of industry help was needed from scientific, engineer and technicians. Educated workers at all levels were needed. But education was not given adequate important in India.