West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has proudly showcased the state’s achievements in attracting industrial investments, citing the 2024-25 annual report from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). According to the report, West Bengal has emerged as one of the top three states in India for receiving significant corporate industrial investment intentions.
Taking to her social media platform, Banerjee stated, “West Bengal has been a front-runner state, and in the very top bracket among all states, in receiving concrete big industrial investment intentions.” She further highlighted that the state had surpassed several major states in 2024, solidifying its position as a preferred destination for industrial investments.
The Chief Minister also pointed to the success of the Bengal Global Business Summit held in February 2025, where the state reportedly received investment proposals worth ₹4.4 lakh crore. This achievement, she noted, underscores the government’s efforts to attract major industrial investments and generate employment opportunities ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
While the DPIIT report has been a source of pride for the state government, critics have raised concerns about the gap between investment intentions and actual investments. Opposition leaders have called for addressing challenges such as land availability and investor incentives to ensure the realization of these proposals.
Banerjee’s emphasis on the state’s industrial growth comes alongside its consistent performance in the MSME sector, where West Bengal has been a leader for several years. The DPIIT report and the state’s achievements in MSMEs highlight Bengal’s growing prominence in India’s industrial landscape.
As the state gears up for further industrialization, the focus remains on converting investment proposals into tangible projects, fostering economic growth, and creating job opportunities for its residents.
