Private company
British India Corporation
Central Public Sector Undertaking
British India Corporation Limited (BIC) is a central public sector undertaking under the ownership of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The CPSU produces textiles for use by civilians and the Indian armed forces. It manufactures the popular "Lal-imli" and "Dhariwal" brands of woollen products.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersKanpur1
- Websitewww.lal-imli.com
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British India Corporation Limited (BIC) is a central public sector undertaking under the ownership of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The CPSU produces textiles for use by civilians and the Indian armed forces. It manufactures the popular "Lal-imli" and "Dhariwal" brands of woollen products. The CPSU was established in 1872 or 1876 by Sir Alexander MacRobert as a CPSU when he combined his six companies into one enterprise. MacRobert died on 22 June 1922 and his widow, Rachel, Lady MacRobert, assumed the role of director until her eldest son, Alasdair, became chairman in 1937.2
Timeline
- 1920Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.lal-imli.com1
- WikipediaBritish India Corporation
- WikidataQ4970091
Sources
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsBritish India Corporation photo by Sunshineroshan, CC BY-SA 3.0