Business 22 Jun, 2026

Industry hails Bengal budget's focus on reforms, infrastructure and ease of doing business

Business To Business, New Delhi, 22^nd June, 2026:  Industry bodies and business leaders on Monday broadly welcomed the first full budget of the BJP government in West Bengal, saying its focus on land reforms, infrastructure, logistics, technology, and ease of doing business could help attract fresh investments and accelerate industrial development.
The budget, presented by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, outlined several major proposals, including:

• Review of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976
• Development of a deep-sea port at Dadanpatrabarh
• Construction of a greenfield airport near Kalyani
• Expansion of logistics and industrial infrastructure
• Promotion of sectors such as:
  • Semiconductors
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Defence manufacturing
  • Renewable energy

Industry Response
Calcutta Chamber of Commerce President Anant Saharia said the budget addressed several long-standing concerns of investors.
Business leaders noted that reforms related to land availability, connectivity, and industrial infrastructure are particularly important for improving the state's competitiveness and attracting large-scale manufacturing projects.
Focus on Future Industries
The emphasis on emerging sectors such as semiconductors, AI, and defence production was viewed positively by industry stakeholders, who said these areas could create high-value jobs and position West Bengal as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology-driven industries.
Similarly, investments in renewable energy and logistics infrastructure were seen as measures that could strengthen supply chains and support sustainable industrial growth.
Investment Expectations
Industry representatives expressed optimism that the proposed initiatives, if implemented effectively, would improve the state's business environment, enhance investor confidence, and contribute to long-term economic growth.
The budget is being closely watched as a key indicator of the new government's economic priorities and its strategy to boost industrialization, employment, and infrastructure development across the state.