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
West Bengal could become India’s first state with three IITs as the government plans to seek IIT status for IIEST Shibpur and develop a new IIT in North Bengal.
Kumortuli is set for a â‚ą10 crore makeover by the Adani Group, with a new Hooghly promenade, boating zone, food park and exhibition gallery, ahead of Durga Pujo.
Titagarh Rail Systems inaugurates a new Design & Operations Centre in Uttarpara, strengthening Bengal’s rail manufacturing ecosystem and industrial growth.
West Bengal has 82 ongoing central-sector infrastructure projects worth â‚ą1.47 lakh crore. The next challenge is turning this connectivity into manufacturing, industrial clusters, jobs and exports.
West Bengal approves ₹473.06 crore for four WBSETCL transmission projects across Raiganj, Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly and Bantala to strengthen the state’s power grid.
West Bengal plans to plant 20 crore trees in 2027, following a 10 crore sapling target in 2026, including 3 crore mangroves in the Sundarbans and long-term maintenance.
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.