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
Kolkata Metro's Purple Line has reached a major milestone as TBM 'Durga' completed a 1.723-km tunnel drive and achieved a breakthrough at Victoria Memorial. The â‚ą2,600+ crore corridor remains on track for completion between late 2028 and early 2029.
Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Group is exploring a semiconductor manufacturing project in West Bengal. The state has offered land in Durgapur and Panagarh as discussions continue, reinforcing Bengal's ambition to become a leading manufacturing and semiconductor hub by 2031.
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 â‚ą1,191 crore in revenue and serves over 10 crore passengers during Q1 FY27.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shah Rukh Khan is set to increase his stake in Kolkata Knight Riders to nearly 90%, strengthening his ownership of the three-time IPL champions as the Mehta Group sells a major portion of its shares.