Fresh investment likely in Bengal as Tata Sons Chairman meets CM Mamata at Nabanna

Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna on Wednesday, two days after the state government announced a new edition of the Bengal business summit to be held after Durga Puja. The visit marked a key development as the state continues to focus on promoting Bengal as an industrial hub and attracting private investment from major corporations.

According to official information, the meeting between Chandrasekaran and the Chief Minister was centred on strengthening Tata Group’s presence in West Bengal. The government has been reaching out to multiple companies to invest in the state, citing simplified land policies and supportive infrastructure for setting up industries. Bengal has been organising the Bengal Global Business Summit annually to present these advantages to national and international investors.

On Wednesday afternoon, Natarajan Chandrasekaran arrived at Nabanna and was formally welcomed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who presented him with a traditional scarf. The two later held a closed-door meeting. Though specific outcomes were not officially detailed, the state government confirmed that discussions focused on expanding Tata Group’s role in Bengal’s industrial landscape.

Tata Sons did not participate directly at the Bengal Global Business Summit earlier this year through Chandrasekaran himself, but a company representative had attended the event. Following that, Chandrasekaran had a telephonic conversation with Mamata Banerjee where discussions around possible investment were held. His latest visit is viewed as part of continued engagement between the Tata Group and the West Bengal government.

West Bengal’s industrial climate has changed significantly since the earlier withdrawal of Tata's Nano car project from Singur. The state has since restructured its land acquisition process, aiming to make it easier for industries to secure plots and approvals. According to the state government, access to skilled labour, improved infrastructure, and administrative support are contributing to Bengal’s appeal among large investors preparing for future projects.