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
SAIL partners with SMS Group to modernize Durgapur Steel Plant, boosting capacity by over 60% and strengthening West Bengal’s industrial growth.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway reports a strong rise in FY26 with 17.7% growth in passengers and revenue reaching â‚ą25.37 crore, driven by tourism upgrades and enhanced travel experiences in Darjeeling.
WACKER expands its Panagarh facility with a GMP-certified silicone emulsion plant, boosting production capacity, creating 60 jobs, and strengthening West Bengal’s industrial growth.
Daikin Airconditioning India inaugurates a new office in Salt Lake Sector V, Kolkata, boosting its East India presence and reinforcing the city’s growing business 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.
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.
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.