Oct 03, 2024, at 05:47 am
Kolkata: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said there is a Rs 60,000-crore investment opportunity for the railways in West Bengal, media reports said.
Raymond Lifestyle plans 40-50 new stores in Kolkata and West Bengal over 3 years
Sep 18, 2024, at 06:00 am
Kolkata: Raymond Lifestyle Ltd. (RLL) is looking to expand its footprint beyond the 85-strong ‘The Raymond Shop’ network across West Bengal by adding 40-50 more shops in the next three years.
West Bengal lost 3 million jobs in unorganised sector over 7 years, NSO data reveals
Jul 12, 2024, at 10:21 pm
Kolkata: West Bengal witnessed loss of as many as 3 million jobs from 2015-16 to 2022-23, while Maharashtra gained 2.4 million workers in unincorporated enterprises, making them the worst- and best-performing states, respectively, media reported, citing government data.
West Bengal govt withdraws temporary relief measures to real estate sector
Jul 02, 2024, at 07:13 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The West Bengal government has withdrawn the temporary relief measures including a two percent reduction in the stamp duty and 10 percent cut in the circle rate earlier granted to the real estate sector, media reports said.
Mar 20, 2024, at 08:36 pm
Mahindra Tractors, a part of the Mahindra Group and the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume, recently launched its future ready Mahindra OJA 3140 in West Bengal for the Indian farmer.
Thermax Limited showcases its green offerings for industries during its Kolkata roadshow
Mar 16, 2024, at 05:16 am
Thermax Limited, a conglomerate in the energy and environment space, on Friday hosted its Rediscover roadshow in Kolkata where it showcased its latest innovations and green offerings for industries in West Bengal.
Mar 01, 2024, at 05:52 am
Kolkata: Mahindra Logistics Ltd will commence operations of a 1.1 lakh sq. ft. fulfillment centre in West Bengal's Malda dedicated to handling fulfillment and last-mile deliveries, the company said on Thursday.
Bengal: Cash strapped Mamata Banerjee-govt presents Rs 3.6 lakh crore budget
Feb 09, 2024, at 03:58 am
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya on Thursday presented a Rs 3.6 lakh crore budget for West Bengal for 2024-25 with a slew of benefits expanding assistance to the poor and common people ahead of the Lok Sabha election.
Spice Money's user network grows 12.67% in West Bengal in 2023
Feb 07, 2024, at 08:18 am
Kolkata: Rural fintech company Spice Money, a subsidiary of DiGiSPICE Technologies, has launched the Spice Money Guarantee Drive in West Bengal.
National Stock Exchange and West govt sign MoU to facilitate fundraising for SMEs in the State
Nov 23, 2023, at 02:59 am
Kolkata: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the West Bengal government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to spread awareness amongst MSMEs of the state regarding fundraising via the IPO mechanism using NSE Emerge which is the SME platform of NSE.
Reliance Industries invested Rs 45,000 cr in Bengal; Rs 25,000 cr more in next 3 yrs: Mukesh Ambani
Nov 22, 2023, at 06:34 am
Kolkata: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani Tuesday announced that the oil-to-telecom conglomerate has committed an investment of around Rs 45,000 crore in West Bengal, Moneycontrol reported.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade
Sep 23, 2023, at 02:42 am
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday met Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade.
Aug 30, 2023, at 06:06 am
Mumbai: The West Bengal government on Tuesday held a roadshow in the country’s financial capital, Mumbai, inviting businesses to set shop in the set and actively participate in the 7th Bengal Global Business Summit, 2023 to be held on November 21-22 in Kolkata.
Aug 15, 2023, at 04:02 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra has topped the ranking in overall fiscal health closely followed by Chhattisgarh, one of the poorest states in the country, while West Bengal, Kerala, and Punjab are at the bottom positions in a report published by a foreign brokerage.
Kolkata witnesses 93% YoY surge in used car sales: Report
Aug 09, 2023, at 06:16 am
Kolkata: West Bengal’s capital Kolkata is witnessing a remarkable upswing in the demand for used cars, according to a report by the pre-owned cars buy and sell portal CARS24.
Aug 06, 2023, at 02:45 am
Kolkata: IEEMA, the apex association of manufacturers of electrical, industrial electronics and allied equipment in India, has expressed willingness to partner with the West Bengal government in conducting market research to understand the current state of the electrical and electronics industry in the state.
Dun and Bradstreet India partners with West Bengal govt to foster MSME growth
Jun 27, 2023, at 12:05 am
Dun & Bradstreet India has partnered with the West Bengal government to issue D-U-N-S Numbers to exporters and MSMEs in the state.
'Rate Card for jobs!': Modi slams Mamata over Bengal recruitment scams
Jun 14, 2023, at 05:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a veiled attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her government over the alleged scams that took place in various recruitment processes in the state.
Biswa Bangla to launch its first export venture in UK, collaborates with Heritage Bengal Global
Apr 22, 2023, at 03:56 am
Biswa Bangla, the flagship brand of Bengal under the aegis of the MSME &T (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises & Textiles) department of the West Bengal government has joined hands with Heritage Bengal Global (HBG), a non-profit organization run by the Bengali diaspora in the UK, to launch its first export venture nearly a decade after it was first launched.
Schneider Electric to set up new manufacturing facility in Kolkata at investment of Rs 140 cr
Apr 21, 2023, at 02:10 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Schneider Electric’s new factory is all set to come up in Kolkata’s Prospace Industrial Park Pvt Ltd at an investment of Rs 140 crore.
Apr 12, 2023, at 11:46 pm
Kolkata: West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBHIDCO) has partnered with Powerbank, a fast-growing EV charging network owned by Shuchi Anant Virya Private Limited, to establish the largest Public Fast Charging Hub for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in West Bengal and East India.
West Bengal: Gadkari approves Rs 410.83 Cr for 5.261 km 4-lane Raniganj Bypass on NH14 on EPC Mode
Feb 25, 2023, at 05:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Friday approved Rs 410.83 crore for the construction of a 4-lane Raniganj Bypass with a length of 5.261 km on NH-14 (old NH-60) in Paschim Bardhaman district on EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) Mode in West Bengal.
Airtel 5G Plus now live in 16 cities of West Bengal
Feb 20, 2023, at 06:42 pm
Durgapur: Telecommunication major Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the launch of its 5G services in 16 cities across West Bengal.
Nov 18, 2022, at 01:52 am
Siliguri (West Bengal)/IBNS: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 3 NH projects worth Rs 1206 crore in Siliguri, nearly 600 km from Kolkata, in North Bengal.
West Bengal: Adani receives LOA for Tajpur port, work to commence in 18 months
Oct 13, 2022, at 07:35 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: CEO of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones (APSEZ) Karan Adani Wednesday received the letter of award (LoA) on behalf of his corporation for building the Tajpur port in West Bengal.
Flipkart’s warehouse receives Green Warehouse Platinum Certification from IGBC
Sep 14, 2022, at 09:57 pm
Bhubaneshwar: E-commerce company Flipkart's 'Phase I' warehouse at West Bengal's Haringhata has been certified with IGBC under the IGBC Green Logistics Parks and Warehouses Rating, according to a press release.
Aug 27, 2022, at 12:06 am
Kolkata: The 19th International Foodtech Kolkata 2022 exhibition was formally inaugurated by West Bengal Food Processing Industries Minister Subrata Saha at the Biswa Bangla Milan Mela Prangan on Friday with an assurance to grant subsidies to local projects.
Tata Motors to deploy 1,180 e-buses in West Bengal by 2023 end
Aug 06, 2022, at 08:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) has awarded a work order to Tata Motors Limited for deployment of 1,180 electric buses under the ‘Grand Challenge’ initiative of Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL).
Jul 20, 2022, at 10:49 pm
New Delhi: Alcove Realty MD Ajay Kumar Shroff and company director Archana Shroff received the prestigious ‘Best Affordable EWS/LIG Housing Project in the state of West Bengal’ award recently at the “PMAY - Empowering India Awards 2022” from the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishore.
GRSE and Bengal govt ink pact for construction of Next Generation Electric Ferry
Jul 06, 2022, at 05:38 am
Kolkata: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has signed a contract with the West Bengal government for the design and construction of environment-friendly Next-Generation Electric Ferry.