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.
ONGC is developing a ₹185 crore Green Office Building in Action Area-II, New Town, Kolkata, which will serve as the regional headquarters for the MBA Basin.
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Accenture has leased approximately 3.5 lakh sq. ft. of office space at Candor TechSpace in Newtown, further strengthening Kolkata’s position as a rapidly growing technology and business hub while creating significant employment opportunities.
8% appreciation. 20% surge in East Kolkata. 38% in Central. Kolkata's CY25 property market decoded, zone by zone.
NHAI has initiated the DPR process for a proposed six-lane elevated corridor on the Belghoria Expressway (NH-2E) in West Bengal, aiming to reduce congestion and improve connectivity across Kolkata and eastern India.
Union ministries and NITI Aayog have reportedly started work on a long-term roadmap for West Bengal’s industrial and economic rejuvenation, focusing on manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure, riverine trade, and employment generation.
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Reports suggest Google may be considering West Bengal for a future technology hub as it explores larger investments in India across AI infrastructure, servers, GPUs, drones, and chip manufacturing. If realised, the move could significantly boost Kolkata’s IT ecosystem and strengthen Bengal’s position in India’s technology landscape.
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.
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.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has secured a 20-acre land parcel in New Town’s Bengal Silicon Valley Tech Hub on a 99-year lease worth ₹94 crore, reinforcing Kolkata’s emergence as a key IT and business destination.
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.