L&T to Invest ₹4,500 Crore in West Bengal Across Industrial Project and Kolkata Data Centre

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Mon, Jun 29, 01:34 AM IST • 2 min read

West Bengal has received another major investment proposal as Larsen & Toubro (L&T) plans to invest ₹4,500 crore across two strategic projects, further strengthening the state's industrial and digital infrastructure.

The proposed investment includes a ₹2,500 crore industrial project that is expected to generate around 25,000 employment opportunities. In addition, L&T has proposed setting up a ₹2,000 crore Tier-III data centre in Kolkata with a planned capacity of 13 MW. The company is expected to apply for land for the data centre in the near future.

The announcement comes at a time when the West Bengal Government is actively promoting investments in advanced technology and digital infrastructure. The state recently announced a dedicated incentive package for AI-ready data centres and unveiled plans for a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy, aimed at attracting multinational companies to establish technology and innovation hubs in Bengal.

The proposed data centre is expected to add to Kolkata's rapidly growing digital ecosystem. Over the past few years, the city has attracted significant investments in data centres from leading companies, positioning itself as eastern India's emerging data centre hub. The addition of another Tier-III facility would further strengthen the region's digital infrastructure and support growing demand for cloud services, AI workloads, and enterprise data storage.

Meanwhile, the proposed industrial project is expected to boost manufacturing activity in the state while creating thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities. The investment aligns with Bengal's broader strategy of attracting large-scale industrial projects alongside high-value technology investments.

If implemented as proposed, L&T's ₹4,500 crore investment would represent another significant milestone in West Bengal's efforts to accelerate industrial growth, expand digital infrastructure, generate employment, and reinforce Kolkata's position as one of eastern India's leading investment destinations.