Through this post, we are releasing the digital scan of Cochin Chamber of Commerce Report Published in 1929
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the economic landscape in the Cochin region during that period. Established in 1857, the Cochin Chamber of Commerce & Industry is the oldest chamber in Kerala and one of the oldest in India.
While the specific contents of the 1929 report are not detailed in the available sources, the Chamber’s historical records indicate that during the early 20th century, the organization was actively involved in promoting trade and industry in the region. Key initiatives included advocating for infrastructure improvements such as the construction of a broad gauge railway line between Ernakulam and Shoranur in 1922, and the commissioning of the modern Cochin Port in 1928 under the guidance of Sir Robert Bristow. The Chamber also played a pivotal role in establishing standardized commercial practices, including the adoption of the Cochin tonnage scale for various commodities and the formulation of clear procedures for recognizing port customs.
This document is digitized as part of the Madras University Library digitization project.
Metadata and link to the digitized document
Metadata and link to the digitized document are provided below. A facility to read the document online is provided in the item page.
- Name: Report of the Cochin Chamber of Commerce
- Published Year: 1929
- Printer: Addison & Co. LTD, Madras
- Scan link: Link