West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the state government's commitment to creating a conducive business environment through comprehensive policy reforms. Speaking at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit: East Edition in Kolkata, Adhikari revealed that the government would soon unveil new industrial and land policies and amendments to the land ceiling Act, along with a package of incentives for investors. According to reports from Moneycontrol, the chief minister emphasized that the roadmap is being prepared and will be launched soon, though he did not provide specific timelines or further details about the policy framework. "Our government is working on industrial policy, land policy, land ceiling Act and all other aspects required for the development of industries," Adhikari stated, positioning his administration as 'pro-industry, pro-business'.
The Chief Minister highlighted West Bengal's potential in emerging sectors including data centres, startups and semiconductor manufacturing. As reported by Moneycontrol, Adhikari specifically invited investors to explore opportunities in these areas, stating "Come and invest in data centres, startup, semiconductor." He pointed to recent developments, including the recent inauguration of a data centre by L&T in the state, as evidence of growing momentum in these sectors. The chief minister emphasized the state's readiness to support industrial development, stating "There are vast opportunities here. There are more than 2 crore people here who are in need of jobs."
Citing progress over the past four months since the BJP came to power in West Bengal, Adhikari provided specific examples of ongoing investment activities. According to Moneycontrol, he mentioned that Lux Cozi has begun work on a ₹700-crore expansion project in Dankuni, demonstrating substantial industrial activity. The chief minister also referred to the foundation stone being laid by Union Home Minister Amit Shah for Amul's mega integrated dairy processing plant at Sankrail Food Park in Howrah. Additionally, Shyam Steel has started work on an expansion project in the state, indicating continued industrial momentum across multiple sectors.
Looking ahead, Adhikari outlined several upcoming engagements with major industrial groups. As reported by Moneycontrol, he stated he would meet the Ambani family in the near future and claimed that Anant Ambani assured him that the Reliance Group would invest in West Bengal. The chief minister also announced that the state government would soon hand over land for 33 projects, indicating a significant pipeline of industrial development initiatives. "I had spoken to industrialist Gautam Adani, who is scheduled to attend the foundation-stone laying ceremony for a 200-bed international hospital in New Town on September 24," Adhikari confirmed, demonstrating continued high-profile industrial engagement.
Describing his government as 'pro-business', Adhikari pledged to address long-standing issues affecting business operations in the state. According to Moneycontrol, he committed to putting an end to 'cut money' syndicates and extortion practices that he alleged had affected businesses operating in West Bengal. "We are here to eradicate the culture of taking 'cut money' and extortion," Adhikari emphasized. The chief minister appealed to industrialists to come forward and invest, asserting that conditions in the state were becoming increasingly conducive for business operations under the 'patriotic double-engine government'.
