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Oil multinationals and governments in post-colonial transitions: Burmah Shell, the Burmah Oil Company and the Indian state 1947–70

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  • Shraddha Verma
  • Neveen Abdelrehim

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Using the post-colonial perspective of hybridity, this article analyses how two British companies, the Burmah Oil Company (BOC) and Burmah Shell (BS) adapted to changes in the socio-economic environment from Indian independence in 1947 until 1970. Post-colonial theory is useful in exploring the continuing imperial influence, the changing relationship between BS, BOC and the Government of India (GOI) and the impact of this on the operations of BOC and BS post-independence. The approach recognises that the relationship between BOC, BS and the GOI was complex with differing levels of co-operation and tension existing between the three parties throughout the period.

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  • Shraddha Verma & Neveen Abdelrehim, 2017. "Oil multinationals and governments in post-colonial transitions: Burmah Shell, the Burmah Oil Company and the Indian state 1947–70," Business History, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 59(3), pages 342-361, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:bushst:v:59:y:2017:i:3:p:342-361
    DOI: 10.1080/00076791.2016.1193158
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