Bengal Sets the Pace for India’s Next Growth Chapter

Aajtalkss,kolkata:Industry leaders asserted that West Bengal is not waiting for opportunities but actively creating them at the CII West Bengal Annual Meeting & Conference in Kolkata. Sourav Ganguly, President of Cricket Association of Bengal, said both sport and business thrive on teamwork, belief, resilience and the courage to take risks, stressing that people remain the greatest investment for any institution. The conference, organised by Confederation of Indian Industry, focused on entrepreneurship, rolling stock, infrastructure and sustainable mobility, highlighting the State’s strategic location, skilled workforce and strong industrial base as key growth drivers. Leaders pointed to Durgapur–Asansol as an emerging investment hub with robust infrastructure and natural resources, while major investments including a Rs 2,000 crore data centre at Bengal Silicon Valley and over Rs 1,000 crore in healthcare were announced, expected to generate thousands of jobs by 2030. Speakers from Tega Industries Ltd, Peerless General Finance & Investment Co. Ltd. and Bandhan Group underlined ease of doing business reforms, digital transformation, inclusive entrepreneurship and global partnerships as pillars of Bengal’s ambition to emerge as a leading growth engine in the coming decade. Kolkata, 2 March 2026