Baron Currimbhoy Ebrahim

The Currimbhoys were among the first muslim families who have ventured into a cotton trading company of their own in late 19th century. They traded in far east commodities like opium , silk and cotton yarn. The company , Currimbhoy Ebrahim & Sons opened offices in China and Japan. In 1888, he set up Currimbhoy Mills Co. and by 1900 he controlled four cotton mills and by end of world war I , the number of mills grew to six. By 1930 the number of mills grew to 10 before going into terminal decline.