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.
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.
The West Bengal government has approved the transfer of 1,688.15 acres of land to JSW Thermal Energy Ltd., enabling JSW Group to double its Salboni thermal power project capacity to 3,200 MW with an investment of â‚ą40,000 crore.
Essar Oil and Gas E&P plans a $100 million investment at the Raniganj East CBM block in West Bengal to expand drilling, explore advanced recovery techniques, and scale natural gas production to around 5 MMSCMD by 2028.
The Union Government will set up three AI data centres in West Bengal with a ₹20 crore investment, strengthening India’s AI ecosystem and opening new opportunities for businesses and MSMEs in the state.
Larsen & Toubro has secured the EPCC contract from SAIL for the modernisation and expansion of the IISCO Steel Plant in Asansol, West Bengal. The â‚ą45,810.92 crore project will add 4.6 million tonnes capacity and generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs, boosting industrial growth in the
JSW Infrastructure is set to invest ₹832 crore in the Kolkata Dock System to develop new container terminals and upgrade berths at Netaji Subhas Dock, boosting cargo handling capacity and strengthening Kolkata’s role as a key logistics hub in eastern India.
Kolkata is now home to India’s first rooftop Starbucks Reserve as Tata Starbucks launches eastern India’s first Reserve store at Quest Mall, adding a new chapter to the city’s evolving coffee culture.
Survey work for the proposed Siliguri–Varanasi Bullet Train Corridor, East India’s first high-speed rail project, is set to begin in July 2026, aiming to connect West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
Demolition and reconstruction work at Kavi Subhash (New Garia) Metro Station has officially begun. The southern terminal of Kolkata Metro’s Blue Line is being rebuilt after structural cracks led to the suspension of services in July 2025.
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.
Malda, known as India’s mango capital, is targeting exports of 250–300 MT of premium mangoes this season to markets across Europe, the USA, the UK, the UAE, Bhutan, and more, marking a major boost for Bengal’s agri-export sector.
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.
Eden Gardens will undergo a â‚ą450 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.
Kolkata secures the 3rd position among India’s richest cities in 2025, showcasing strong growth across finance, manufacturing, logistics, education, and the rising IT ecosystem.