20th - 21st April, 2022

The sixth edition of Bengal Global Business Summit 2022 was held on April 20-21, 2022 at the Biswa Bangla International Convention Centre, Kolkata.

This was the first successful global investment mega event to be held in the country after the unprecedented COVID 19 pandemic.

The resilient and stupendous performance of the State over the past decade has established it as one of the fastest growing economies in the country. The focused endeavors towards ease of doing business, enabling infrastructural ecosystem and conducive environment for entrepreneurs, businesses and investors resulted in investments from across the world. The confidence and enthusiasm about Bengal were visible from the huge participation of delegates from India and abroad who expressed their business interests in Bengal.

Dignitaries Speak

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Lord Davies of Abersoch CBE Chair, UK India Business Council

It (West Bengal) is an incredible success story.

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H.E. Mr Tshering Tobgay Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bhutan

This Summit is an excellent platform to not just showcase Bengal’s potential but to understand the vast opportunities that lie in the region as well. I’ve been struck by the many similarities between Bengal’s vision for its eco-system and Bhutan’s vision of development that is…

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Mr. Grzegorz Tobiszowski First Deputy Energy Minister, Ministry of Energy, Government of Poland

I would like to thank for invitation to such important event BGBS which is creating a good opportunity to present Polish companies and discuss possibilities of cooperation with local partners.

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Mr. Kim Yung-Rok Governor of Jeollanamdo Province

Respected Chief Minister, your vision, your dynamism, your courage, your dedication towards Bengal and India is very well known not only in your state and country but also has touched the heart of Korean People

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Ms. Elaine F. Marshall Secretary of State, North Carolina, USA

It is truly an honour to be here at 2019 Bengal Global Business Summit - proud to be part of a strong delegation from North Carolina as a part of US India Business Council

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Mr. Fabrizio Sala Vice-President, Lombardy Regional Government, Italy

In the frame of dynamic and diversify bilateral relations between Italy and India  - the Lombardy region looks at the Summit as further opportunity to enhance Government to Government and business to business relations among the leading sub national territories. 

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Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart Minister of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalization & Energy, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Many new challenges find one big answer – innovation and it’s a good news that innovation runs faster so we have only to speed up and catch the new opportunities as you do here in West Bengal and it is really incredible; Congratulations to Government…

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Mr. Mukesh D. Ambani Chairman & Managing Director, Reliance Industries Ltd

It ( Bengal Global Business Summit) is a platform to bring together all of us who have a stake at the development of the State. The platform is to build true partnership to serve all the people of West Bengal. West Bengal has achieved significant…

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Mr. Y. C. Deveshwar Chairman, ITC Limited

West Bengal is a very attractive market with skilled manpower- the reform process is led with great degree of vision. 

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Mr Sanjiv Goenka Chairman, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group

Last 6 years has seen a sea of change, the leadership has been dynamic and decisive, the Govt. machinery is completely professional. They are quick to respond. 

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Mr. Harshvardhan Neotia Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group

I feel optimistic that Bengal will play a part in the resurgence of Indian economy.

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Mr Kishore Biyani Managing Director, Future Group

Bengal is our ‘Karmabhoomi’. It is the love and affection of the people of West Bengal and encouragement of the Government which has helped us to grow and prosper in the State. In Bengal we have found a very sensitive and supportive Government. 

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Sunil Kanoria Vice-Chairman, Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd.

The Bengal Global Business Summit has evolved as an annual flagship event for the State Government for showcasing Bengal's potential and inviting investment proposals. Apart from highlighting all the achievements, the State Government should also utilize this platform to initiate a regular dialogue with the…

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Puneet Dalmia Managing Director, Dalmia Bharat Group

Bengal's economy has impressively withstood the continuing slowdown in economic growth in previous years and currently is on a high growth trajectory. We want to grow in Bengal to create a market enduring goodwill by benefitting both our buyers and investors. The current boost in…

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Sumit Mazumder Chairman & Managing Director, Til Ltd

Bengal really offers tremendous opportunities in manufacturing- we have abundance of natural resources, skilled manpower, and locational advantages. 

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Mr. Y K Modi Executive Chairman, Great Eastern Energy Corporation Ltd

We are in this state from the last 12 years and invested around sixteen hundred crores looking at the ease of doing business here, both the political and administrative systems are extremely quick in response to resolve the issues. 

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Dr Jyotsna Suri Chairperson & Managing Director, Bharat Hotels Ltd

The dynamic Chief Minister supported by her extremely able team has brought a transformational change in the State which is attracting investors like never before.  

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Dr. Purnendu Chatterjee Founder and Chairman, The Chatterjee Group

In context to Competitive Agility, I want to talk about why West Bengal matters today. Three major reasons why West Bengal matters the most in location decisions – speed (that means distance and logistics), competitive access to talent and support of Government machineries.

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Umesh Chowdhary Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Titagarh Wagons Ltd.

It was a splendid effort by the state and my compliments to the CM and her team. This has sent a very positive message to the world and also shown that the Indian leaders are giving priority to economic development over political ideologies.

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Mr. Sajjan Jindal Chairman & MD, JSW Group

I believe that East India led by Kolkata is the future of India. You don’t have to think twice before investing in the state.

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Mr. Rajan Bharti Mittal Past President, FICCI & Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises Ltd.

West Bengal is the destination for investment within India. Truly the state is ready for business, with a very decisive leadership, a leadership which listens, which is open-minded, which welcomes investors 

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Mr Niranjan Hiranandani MD, Hiranandani Group

People of Bengal are very lucky and fortunate to have a Chief Minister who is loving, who is daring, who is a visionary and has multiple qualities to take the State forward.

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Mr Sandip Somany President, FICCI & VC & MD, HSIL

With robust infrastructure, skilled talent pool, improved work culture and a proactive Government, West Bengal is indeed a land of endless opportunities for investors across sectors.

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Mr Rudra Chatterjee Chairman, Obeetee, MD, Luxmi group

West Bengal is in the middle of an economic reformation, there is also a lot of spending on health and education, which goes to make the workforce productive

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