Diplomats experience West Bengal Durga Pujas, explore business opportunities

A top-level delegation of foreign ambassadors, consuls basic, and worldwide agents checked out numerous popular Durga Puja pandals throughout Kolkata on October 13, 2026. Picture: X/@ANI

The Indian Chamber of Commerce hosted diplomats and heads of objectives from 12 nations to go over bilateral company relationships together with an experience of West Bengal’s Durga Puja events.

Diplomats and heads of objectives from Germany, Australia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Italy, Thailand, Cyprus, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Indonesia took part in conversations previously today, checking out bilateral trade, financial investment chances, and higher institutional cooperation.

In addition to agents of the Indian Chamber of Commerce, 2 senior Ministers of the West Bengal federal government, the Minister-in-Charge for Industry, Commerce and Enterprises Tapas Roy, and Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, took part in the conversations.

The West Bengal federal government was prioritising sectors, consisting of engineering, steel, chemicals, semiconductors and IT, along with standard markets, while enhancing export-oriented commerce and start-up assistance, Mr. Roy stated.

“Our focus is on promoting contemporary markets through time-bound approvals, financial investment rewards, enhanced ease of working, and the advancement of a GIS-based commercial land bank. Our goal is to speed up commercial and financial development, and create work. I advise the market and worldwide service neighborhood to extend their cooperation and join us in this endeavour,” the Industry Minister stated.

“The West Bengal federal government is working towards making the State an economy that is open to all, and provides chances that not just benefit our individuals however likewise those nationwide and global stakeholders who pick to team up,” Mr. Dasgupta stated.

West Bengal plays a substantial function within the bigger nationwide aspiration, Mr. Neotia stated. “As we work towards the vision of Viksit Bharat, global cooperations can assist Indian companies reach brand-new markets, enhance production, embrace brand-new innovations, and take part more meaningfully in international worth chains. Cooperations can likewise develop chances for knowing, development, and work alike,” he stated.

Mr. Neotia, who is likewise handling director of Ambuja Neotia Healthcare Venture Limited, included that Durga Puja used a fantastic event to present worldwide visitors to Bengal’s imagination, customs and individuals, along with its organization capacity.

Throughout the top, the Indian Chamber of Commerce launched Bengal 2.0: From Here to Eternitya book taking a look at West Bengal’s financial journey, and laying out a roadmap for its revival.

Released – October 14, 2026 04:52 pm IST