The 8th edition of Bengal Global Business Summit is scheduled on February 5 - 6, 2025 in Kolkata.
West Bengal has been rapidly transforming itself into an economic powerhouse. With a combination of strategic geographical advantages, proactive government policies, skilled human resources, and a vibrant business environment, West Bengal has emerged as a key player in India's economic growth story.
West Bengal has been consistently among the fastest growing States in terms of economic growth with a GSDP expected to reach Rs 18.79 lakh crores in 2024-25 (B.E). The State is a hub for a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, IT, cement, leather, iron & steel, textiles etc. As the largest economy in Eastern India, West Bengal ranks as the 4th largest state in India in terms of Net Value Added.
The state is home to largest Leather Complex, largest Hosiery Park and largest Foundry Park and Largest Railway Manufacturing Companies in the country are producing wagons, metro coaches & passenger coaches. The state also offers ready-to-Invest Industrial Infrastructure with 200+ Industrial Parks/Estates. It has become a cement hub of the country, with a booming housing & real estate sector. There is significant manufacturing of Steel and Steel Products in West Bengal contributing to exports as well. The Bengal Silicon Valley Hub has already attracted 41 IT & ITES companies, on 200 acres of land, including 11 Data Centers. Fin Tech Hub has attracted all major banks and financial institutions on 69 acres of land.
West Bengal is one of top states in India in terms of MSME Development - Bank lending to MSMEs in West Bengal has reached a record of Rs. 1.48 lakh crore in 2023-24, partly due to the State's proactive role. India's largest Logistic Hub has come up in West Bengal, given our geo-strategic location.
Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) is the flagship summit of the Government of West Bengal. The summit envisions to bring together policymakers, corporate leaders, business delegations, entrepreneurs, academia, and think-tanks from around the globe with the purpose of making strategic and business alliances as well as to learn about the industrial ecosystem and business friendly initiatives of the state.
The 8th Bengal Global Business Summit will have Plenary Sessions, Sectoral sessions for focus sectors, Country sessions with partner countries, and B2Bs & B2Gs meetings to expand networks and meet potential partners. The avenues of collaborations spread across multidimensional spectrum of sectors.
Focus Sectors:
- Manufacturing and Industries including MSME, Advance manufacturing, Circular Economy, Natural Resources & Defence manufacturing
- Agri and Allied
- International Trade & Logistics
- Tourism
- Knowledge Economy including IT & ITes
- Health, Health Education and Health Infrastructure
- Education
- Creative Economy and Film Industry
- Infrastructure including Power & Sustainability
Exhibitions for BGBS 2025
BGBS 2025 will have Exhibitions to promote different sectors. Complimentary Stall size will be available in multiple of 9 sq. meter and WBIDC will finalize the exhibitors name based on their credentials. To participate in BGBS 2025 exhibitions please write to praheli.dhar@wbidc.com.
Contacts for BGBS 2025
Please mail us at bengalglobalsummit@wbidc.com.
West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Ltd is the nodal body of the Government of West Bengal for organizing Bengal Global Business Summit.
PARTNER COUNTRY OFFERINGS – BGBS 2025
- Pride of Place in the entire BGBS 2025
- Feature in all Brandings of the Summit
- Display of Partner Country Flag
- State Hospitality with all protocol for Ministers, Ambassador/High Commissioners
- Partner Country will be given an exhibition space to highlight the country’s business strength
- Focused interactions with business delegates through B2B, G2G & B2G meetings
- Platform to explore business opportunities through MoUs and Agreements
- Speaking slots at sectoral sessions and country roundtables
Dignitaries Speak
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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Sanjiv Puri Chairman, ITC Limited
The spirit of 'Egiye Bangla' is palpable, resonating across the state and among all its citizens.
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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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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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