N C Daw and Co. and A T Daw and Co. have been renowned names in the sphere of gun trade in India since 1834 and they are still a leading name in this business. However, neither did the journey start easily, nor was it very easy to emerge as leaders and rule for over a span of almost two decades.
Started during the British era and largely influenced by British competitors, the shops from where the Daw family operated were built in tune with the British shops decorated with lengthy almirahs and showcases. It is noticeable that at that point of time, a gun shop of this magnitude was not just rare but non-existant in India. In fact the Daws were the first among the Gun traders in India.
Owing to their capabilities and business brains, within a very short span, the Daws started business not only in Bengal but in Delhi, Mumbai, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Orissa, Tripura and even Dhaka. It even extended across the seas and this also made import of a lot of foreign made arms possible. These included Holland & Holland, Hollis & Sons, C G Boneheill, Webly & Scott, Remington and other names.
The ancestors of this great businessman has successfully taken the business further and N C Daw and Co. and A T Daw and Co. are the most revered names in the arms trade in India, till date.
Started during the British era and largely influenced by British competitors, the shops from where the Daw family operated were built in tune with the British shops decorated with lengthy almirahs and showcases. It is noticeable that at that point of time, a gun shop of this magnitude was not just rare but non-existant in India. In fact the Daws were the first among the Gun traders in India.
Owing to their capabilities and business brains, within a very short span, the Daws started business not only in Bengal but in Delhi, Mumbai, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Orissa, Tripura and even Dhaka. It even extended across the seas and this also made import of a lot of foreign made arms possible. These included Holland & Holland, Hollis & Sons, C G Boneheill, Webly & Scott, Remington and other names.
The ancestors of this great businessman has successfully taken the business further and N C Daw and Co. and A T Daw and Co. are the most revered names in the arms trade in India, till date.