World War 1 had a dramatic effect on India. This can be analysed by:

• The British mills started focussing on the needs of the war, so imports to India declined.

• Indian mills now had a vast home market to supply its goods.

• The war needs were also given to the Indian mills to cater to.

• New mills were set-up, and the earlier ones were running for a large number of hours.

• New workers were employed, and more and more people were employed as the demand for cotton increased dramatically.