The first modern industry to develop in India was the Iron and Steel industry. This began with the establishment of the first modern iron and steel plant in India at Kulti, near Asansol in West Bengal, in 1870 by the Bengal Iron Works. However, the first large-scale modern steel plant was the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) established in Jamshedpur in 1907, which marked a significant milestone in India's industrial development.

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Key Formulae and Concepts

While this topic is historical and does not involve mathematical formulae, the key concept is the chronological development of industries. The sequence is:

Iron and Steel (1870, 1907) → Cement (1914, first plant in Chennai) → Food Processing (early 20th century) → Computer (late 20th century).