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 Green Energy Development Corporation Ltd has invited tenders for rooftop solar power plants integrated with battery energy storage systems across Nadia, Malda, Coochbehar, and Bankura, strengthening the state’s renewable energy infrastructure.
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.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation allocates ₹100 crore in its FY 2026–27 budget to introduce mechanised road-sweeping machines and electric cleaning solutions to tackle rising air pollution and improve urban air quality.
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.
A Kolkata-born IITian at MIT has developed an injectable brain chip that can treat neurological diseases without surgery, marking a major breakthrough in non-invasive medical technology.
A new 7-km road connecting Sector V and Bantala via Basanti Highway is set to reduce Chingrighata congestion and significantly improve connectivity for South Kolkata commuters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elon Musk’s Starlink is setting up one of its nine India gateway stations in Kolkata, marking a major milestone in India’s satellite internet journey. The move strengthens Kolkata’s role in the nation’s digital network, bringing the city closer to the global satellite connectivity revolution.