Kolkata-based startup Yes Sir raises fresh funding from Kolkata Ventures and Bengal Angel Network to expand its men-only at-home grooming and wellness services across India.
Kolkata-based handmade musical instruments brand GAPPU secured a deal on Shark Tank India Season 5, winning investment from Amit Jain after pitching their innovative range of percussion instruments.
Kolkata-based luxury kids’ brand ROSADA secured ₹1.25 crore funding on Shark Tank India Season 5 at a ₹25 crore valuation. Founded in 2014, the Make-in-India brand is known for its handmade, personalised baby and children’s products, blending craftsmanship with emotional gifting.
SAIL has initiated plans for a major expansion at Durgapur Steel Plant, aiming to increase capacity to 6.42 MTPA and drive industrial and economic growth in West Bengal.
Kolkata recorded a 239% year-on-year rise in GCC leasing in 2025, with global capability centres accounting for 30% of total office space absorption. The growth signals rising global interest in the city’s talent pool and cost advantages.
US-based Publicis Sapient plans joint ventures with Bengal startups to drive AI-led digital transformation from Kolkata and is considering future expansion at Bengal Silicon Valley.
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Kolkata's Grade A office market remained resilient in Q2 2026 as technology firms drove 69% of office leasing, vacancy fell to 16%, and rents rose despite zero new supply.
Noida-based Atlantis Intelligence is exploring the establishment of an AI-focused data centre in West Bengal. The proposed facility would initially support global clients with data localisation, hosting and compliance services, with future expansion into commercial data centre operations depending on the state's upcoming policy and incentive framework.
Howrah Junction will inaugurate its new 635-metre Platform 24 this month as Eastern Railway expands capacity at one of Asia's busiest railway stations. The project, along with new passenger amenities, comes as the Howrah Division records ₹1,191 crore in revenue and serves over 10 crore passengers during Q1 FY27.
Schneider Electric Infrastructure has increased its planned investment in its Kolkata Medium Voltage Components (KMVC) facility to ₹291.2 crore. The expansion will raise production capacity, support exports, enhance localization, and further strengthen Kolkata's position as a leading electrical equipment manufacturing hub.
Titagarh Rail Systems has partnered with IIT Madras-incubated TuTr Hyperloop to develop indigenous Hyperloop-based freight transportation technology, marking a significant milestone for Bengal's advanced manufacturing and India's future mobility ecosystem.
Kolkata Metro carried a record 23.6 crore passengers in FY 2025-26, driven by rising ridership on the Blue and Green Lines. With new corridors expanding and connectivity improving, the city's rapid transit network continues to strengthen urban mobility.
Cityflo launches its app-based bus service in Kolkata with an initial fleet of 200 buses, connecting key residential areas to business hubs like Sector V and New Town.
West Bengal may soon get a second airport near Kolkata, with Kalyani in Nadia emerging as the preferred site. Located around 45 km from Kolkata Airport, the proposed project could boost connectivity and support the fast-growing Kalyani–Haringhata belt, though official clearances are still awaited.
Kolkata Decoded (Part 5) maps the city’s expanding metro network and explains how connectivity is reshaping real estate demand, accessibility, and future growth corridors.
Eden Gardens will undergo a ₹450 crore world-class redevelopment, adding a Skydeck, expanding capacity to 84,000, and upgrading galleries and VIP facilities by 2028.
The first phase of LTIMindtree’s upcoming Innovation Campus in New Town’s Bengal Silicon Valley is nearing completion, with the project expected to create around 20,000 jobs and further strengthen Kolkata’s growing IT ecosystem.
The upcoming New Farakka Bridge, one of India’s longest over the Ganga, is set to launch soon and reduce travel time between Kolkata and Siliguri by nearly two hours. With 88 pillars, 86 spans, and solar-powered lighting, this ₹521 crore project will greatly improve connectivity across North Bengal by December 2025.