Question

how the first textile mill started in Bombay opened the way for more textile mills in India?

Answer 1

The first Indian cotton cloth mill was established in 1818 at Fort Gloaster near Kolkata, albeit this mill was a failure. The second mill which was established by KGN Daber in 1854 is called the true foundation of modern cotton industry in India. Its name was Bombay Spinning and weaving Company, Bombay.

Answer 2

The first textile mill was established at Mumbai in 1854. Mumbai has many locational advantages for establishment of cotton textile industry. because of port and transport facilities to developing industries.
Mumbai and Ahamadabad two main centre of cotton textile industry in India