Why Invest

Strategic Location Strategic Location
Robust InfrastructureRobust Infrastructure
Diverse Investment OpportunitiesDiverse Investment Opportunities
WHY INVEST
IN BENGAL
Skilled WorkforceSkilled Workforce
Strong Consumer BaseStrong Consumer Base
Proactive Government PoliciesProactive Government Policies
Strategic Location

Strategic Location

  • Gateway to North-East India, South Asia and the South-East Asian markets providing access to combined market of over 450 million people
  • Shares international borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal, making it ideal for cross-border trade and exports
  • Kolkata and Haldia are major port cities facilitating global and regional trade
  • The State has the largest Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Eastern India at Petrapole- 7 more ICPs are planned for development connecting Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal
Robust Infrastructure

Robust Infrastructure

  • Well-connected network of roads (NH-19 and NH-16), railways and waterways ensuring seamless movement of goods and people
  • 4 Greenfield expressways (Kolkata-Varanasi, Raxaul-Haldia, Kharagpur-Moregram and Siliguri-Gorakhpur) under development will enhance the State’s connectivity with Central and North-East India
  • Air Connectivity: Presence of international airports at Kolkata and Siliguri and domestic airport at Andal ensures smooth business operations
  • Water Connectivity: With National Waterways (NW) stretching more than 2200 kms, the State accounts for 15.5% of India’s total NW length providing cheaper and fuel-efficient mode for both passenger and cargo movement
  • National Waterways in the State include NW-1, NW-5, NW-7, NW-34, NW-86 and India-Bangladesh Protocol routes provide connectivity to North-East India, Bangladesh and states like Jharkhand, Bihar and UP
  • Kolkata and Haldia Ports serve as major transit points for facilitating trade with Bhutan and Nepal
  • Power and Energy: Abundant availability of electricity and state initiatives in renewable (solar and wind) create opportunities for industrial growth
Diverse Investment Opportunities

Diverse Investment Opportunities

  • Agro-based industries: One of the largest producers of rice, tea, jute and fish
  • Manufacturing and engineering: Strong legacy in steel, cement and heavy engineering industries
  • IT & Electronics: Bengal Silicon Valley Tech Hub is a prominent destination for IT and electronics industries
  • Tourism and Hospitality: Provides wide range of attraction for MICE tourism, cultural tourism, hill stations, wildlife and eco-tourism, religious tourism, beach and coastal tourism
  • Healthcare and Education: Established base for modern healthcare facilities & higher education institutes
  • Industrial hubs like Panagarh, Bengal Silicon Valley, Vidyasagar etc. provide state-of-the-art infrastructure
  • Semiconductor hub planned for development: Global investments announced for development of semiconductor plant
  • Greenfield industrial cluster planned for development at Raghunathpur leveraging its strategic location and existing industrial ecosystem
Skilled Workforce

Skilled Workforce

  • Boasts a highly literate workforce with presence of reputed educational institutions like IIT Kharagpur, IIM Calcutta, IIEST, Presidency University, Jadavpur University etc.
  • Ready availability of sector-specific skills: Government schemes like Utkarsh Bangla, Skill Development Mission etc. produce industry-ready workers for manufacturing, construction and services sectors
  • Vast pool of skilled professionals in IT, engineering, healthcare, logistics, finance etc.
Strong Consumer Base

Strong Consumer Base

  • With a population of over 100 million, West Bengal offers a massive domestic market for goods and services with rising purchasing power of its people
  • The State’s growing middle-class population has increasing purchasing power, leading to higher demand for consumer goods, real estate, automobiles and services
  • Kolkata is the economic hub of Eastern India, attracting consumers from nearby States as well
  • Increasing penetration of e-commerce platforms in the State has opened channels to reach consumers
Proactive Government Policies

Proactive Government Policies

  • Government of West Bengal offers investor-friendly policies such as single window clearance system, incentives for priority industries and ready availability of land for industrial projects through online portal
  • Policies such as Industrial and Economic Corridor Policy, Logistics Policy and Export Promotion Policy emphasize Government’s focus on economic development, job creation and improving quality of life
  • Sector-specific policies such as Renewable Energy policy, Tourism policy etc. foster sectoral growth in the State