Identify the oldest iron and steel company of India from the following options.

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: A) Tata Iron & Steel Company (TISCO)

TISCO, later known as Tata Steel, was established in 1907 by Jamsetji Tata and is recognized as the oldest iron and steel company in India.

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TISCO's establishment marked a significant milestone in India's industrial development, contributing to its self-reliance in steel production. It's located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.

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• Visvesvaraiya Iron & Steel Works (VISL): While a significant player, VISL was established (1923) later than TISCO. It's located in Bhadravathi, Karnataka.
• Indian Iron & Steel Company (IISCO): IISCO, though a major steel producer, was also established(1918) after TISCO. It was later merged with SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited).
• Mysore Iron & Steel Works: This later became VISL. So, it shares the same establishment timeline as VISL and is not the oldest.