L&T was founded in 1938 in Bombay by two Danish engineers and took advantage of opportunities during World War 2 when Germany invaded Denmark. It has since grown to become one of the largest companies in India, expanding its capabilities in 1964 and becoming one of the top 25 companies in India by 1973. Today, L&T has a global presence with manufacturing facilities in India, China and Oman, and supplies customers in over 30 countries through various subsidiaries that include L&T Finance, L&T International, and L&T Urban Infrastructure.