Through this post, we are releasing the digital scan of Cochin Chamber of Commerce Report 1927-1928, Published in the year 1929
This report offers a detailed snapshot of trade activities in colonial-era Cochin, one of the most important maritime hubs on the Malabar Coast. The book records the membership list, executive committee and honorary members of the Chamber, reflecting the strong presence of major British, European and Indian trading firms such as Aspinwall & Co., Volkart Brothers, The Bombay Co., and the Burmah-Shell group
A substantial portion of the publication is devoted to trade statistics, including imports and exports from Cochin and its satellite ports like Alleppey, Tellicherry, Cannanore, Badagara and Ponnani. It provides valuable data on commodities such as pepper, ginger, copra, coconut oil, coir yarn, mats, tea and rubber highlighting fluctuations in demand, production and international market trends. The book also contains the balance sheet and financial statements of the chamber, showing income and expenditure, assets, liabilities and details of office furniture and equipment
Overall, this publication serves as a historical record of Cochin’s trade environment during the late 1920’s capturing the complexities of commerce, port administration and the economic forces shaping one of India’s major ports during the British period
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: Cochin Chamber of Commerce – 1927-1928 Report
- Published Year: 1929
- No of Pages: 144
- Printer: Addison & Co. LTD, Madras
- Scan link: Link