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
Nexus Select Trust acquires Kolkata’s Diamond Plaza mall for ₹347.5 crore, signaling strong investor confidence in the city’s growing retail real estate market.
Kolkata’s real estate market recorded strong growth in Q1 2026, with office leasing surging 125% YoY, rents rising 15%, and residential sales increasing 5%, outperforming broader market trends.
Titagarh Naval Systems secures in-principle approval for a â‚ą610 crore expansion of its Falta shipyard in West Bengal, boosting shipbuilding capacity, defence manufacturing, and maritime infrastructure under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme.
Global hospitality major Minor Hotels is bringing its luxury brand Anantara Hotels & Resorts to the upcoming World Trade Centre in Salt Lake, Kolkata. The 170-room premium hotel will be part of a ₹2,400-crore mixed-use development, marking a major boost to the city’s hospitality and business ecosystem.
IIT Kharagpur researchers uncover a 4.4-billion-year-old lunar mystery, offering crucial insights into the Moon’s interior and strengthening ISRO’s Chandrayaan-4 mission.
Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens is set for a major redevelopment after IPL 2026, increasing its capacity to 85,750 seats and introducing premium seating, a Sky Deck, corporate boxes, and enhanced fan amenities for a world-class cricketing experience.
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.
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.
Kolkata now hosts India’s third quantum computer at TCG CREST, Salt Lake Sector V, a 5-qubit system operating near absolute zero, capable of performing in seconds what would take supercomputers hundreds of years.