Bengal Sets Stage For Growth With December Business–Industry Conclave

A Strategic Push Toward Industrial Expansion  
West Bengal is gearing up for a major economic showcase with its upcoming Business–Industry Conclave, aimed at accelerating growth across key sectors. Scheduled for December 18, the conclave will be attended by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, senior bureaucrats, and prominent industry leaders. The initiative follows the success of the Bengal Global Business Summit held earlier this year, which attracted record-breaking investment proposals.

Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister and Finance Department, Amit Mitra, emphasized that the conclave will highlight Bengal’s industrial achievements and outline future growth strategies. The event is expected to feature success stories from local enterprises and discussions on export-oriented industries, employment generation, and leveraging Bengal’s natural endowments.

Key Highlights  

• Date: December 18, 2025  
• Venue: Dhano Dhanyo Auditorium, Kolkata  
• Focus areas: industrial growth, exports, employment generation  
• Led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and senior officials  
• Builds on momentum from Bengal Global Business Summit 2025

Notable Updates  

• Industries selected based on five criteria: growth, employment, export potential, natural resource alignment, and revenue generation  
• Chief Secretary Manoj Pant chaired a preparatory meeting with departmental heads  
• The conclave aims to surpass the state’s GSDP target of ₹20.3 lakh crore for FY 2025–26  
• Synergy Committee to coordinate cross-departmental planning and execution  
• Industrialists will share case studies and future investment plans

Outlook Ahead  
With the Business–Industry Conclave, West Bengal seeks to reinforce its image as a dynamic investment destination. The event is expected to catalyze new partnerships, policy announcements, and sectoral roadmaps that align with the state’s long-term economic vision and employment goals.

Sources: The Telegraph India, Millennium Post, Times of India