why the cotton textile industry was initially set up in Mumbai
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Mumbai is leading the center of the cotton industry in India. Factors responsible for the growth of cotton textile industries in Mumbai are as follows:
1. Raw materials: The nearby lava region forming the hinterland of the Mumbai port produces raw cotton. Mumbai is the collecting center of raw cotton for export and mills use. For that purpose, Mumbai possesses a well-knit transport system by rail and road.
2. Port Facilities: Mumbai port has excellent harbor facilities for importing long staple cotton and machinery to meet the requirements of the mill.
3. Humid Climate: has humid climate essential for spinning and weaving.
4. Water: Abundant supplies of soft water are available for dyeing and bleaching.
5. Labor: There are supplies of skilled and skilled workers in large number.
6. Supply of Electricity: It has a favorable position to get electricity at affordable rate.
7. Chemicals: Chemical industries are well developed in Mumbai-Pune industrial belt.
8. Market: There are good markets both home and foreign for the yarn and fabrics.
9. Transport: Both Rail and road transport system are well developed.
1. Raw materials: The nearby lava region forming the hinterland of the Mumbai port produces raw cotton. Mumbai is the collecting center of raw cotton for export and mills use. For that purpose, Mumbai possesses a well-knit transport system by rail and road.
2. Port Facilities: Mumbai port has excellent harbor facilities for importing long staple cotton and machinery to meet the requirements of the mill.
3. Humid Climate: has humid climate essential for spinning and weaving.
4. Water: Abundant supplies of soft water are available for dyeing and bleaching.
5. Labor: There are supplies of skilled and skilled workers in large number.
6. Supply of Electricity: It has a favorable position to get electricity at affordable rate.
7. Chemicals: Chemical industries are well developed in Mumbai-Pune industrial belt.
8. Market: There are good markets both home and foreign for the yarn and fabrics.
9. Transport: Both Rail and road transport system are well developed.
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Before the middle of the nineteenth century, India used to export cotton to Britain, and then reimport the textile. In 1820 the total textile import cost only Rs. 350,000. However, these costs escalated tremendously until in 1860 textile imports stood at Rs. 19.3 million.
The impetus towards the founding of a cotton industry came from Indian entrepreneurs. The first Indian cotton mill, "The Bombay Spinning Mill", was opened in 1854 in Bombay by Cowasji Nanabhai Davar. Opposition from the Lancashire mill owners was eventually offset by the support of the British manufacturers of textile machinery.
By 1870 there were 13 mills in Bombay. Cotton exports grew during the American Civil War, when supplies from the USA were interrupted. At the end of 1895 there were 70 mills; growing to 83 in 1915. A period of stagnation set in during the recession of the 1920's. In 1925 there were 81 mills in the city. After World War II, under strong competition from Japan, the mills declined. In 1953 there remained only 53 mills in the city.
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The impetus towards the founding of a cotton industry came from Indian entrepreneurs. The first Indian cotton mill, "The Bombay Spinning Mill", was opened in 1854 in Bombay by Cowasji Nanabhai Davar. Opposition from the Lancashire mill owners was eventually offset by the support of the British manufacturers of textile machinery.
By 1870 there were 13 mills in Bombay. Cotton exports grew during the American Civil War, when supplies from the USA were interrupted. At the end of 1895 there were 70 mills; growing to 83 in 1915. A period of stagnation set in during the recession of the 1920's. In 1925 there were 81 mills in the city. After World War II, under strong competition from Japan, the mills declined. In 1953 there remained only 53 mills in the city.
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