London Evening Post in London, Middlesex

Revenue and governance collapse in East India trade analysis

In 1766 revenue nearly covers expense, but by 1771 surplus shrank to about 250,000 rupees and later fell further. The report warns mounting bond debt, insufficient surplus to cover interest, and rising costs for Bombay and Council-general. It argues Parliament and Company direction must act now to avoid disaster, urging a broader alliance and reformation of governance to sustain British trade with India.