West Bengal offers a growing and vibrant market, young and skilled work force, robust physical and social infrastructure, improved work culture and business friendly environment. The GSDP for the state for 2023-24 (at current prices) was projected to be INR 17.19 lakh crore, amounting to a growth of 10.6% over 2022-23.
With the third largest road network, two international airports, and two major ports, West Bengal is positioned as a major hub on the crucial trade route to Southeast Asia and ASEAN countries. It serves as a gateway to a vast population exceeding 300 million, encompassing the entirety of East and Northeast India, and also facilitates entry to the landlocked neighbouring nations of Nepal and Bhutan.
Focus sectors of the state include Manufacturing; Infrastructure; Agri; Health; Education & Skills; Tourism; International trade & logistics; IT & ITeS; and Creative economy.
With 9 million enterprises, employing 13 million people, West Bengal ranks second in India for MSMEs. Four upcoming industrial and economic corridors, and the discovery of the largest coal block, coal bed methane, natural gas and Shale Gas are expected to be game changers in the state.
FICCI West Bengal State Council was setup in Kolkata in 2004.
• Partners the State Government in organizing investment summit and promotional activities, both national and international.
• Organizes stakeholder consultation for feedback from industry related to policy, schemes, and reforms.
• Plays an important role in providing inputs on policy initiatives to the State Government.
• Works with industry and government across sectors.
• Organizes focused B2B / B2G meetings.
• Provides a platform to interact with other members, institutions, state & central governments and meet global business leaders and policy makers.
• Undertakes research studies and surveys.
• Conducts capacity building and training programmes.
Team Leader
Amrita Niyogi
Joint Director
Certificate and Appointment Letter Distribution for the Employment Grant Programme
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Kolkata Roadshow & B2G Interactions for NorthEast Investors’ Summit
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Advanced Manufacturing : Future Ready West Bengal
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Circular Economy in West Bengal- Unlocking Potential
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Special Meeting of National Executive Committee Members
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Bengal Global Business Summit 2025
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FICCI-EY Interactive Session on Decoding Union Budget 2025-26
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Advantage Assam 2.0 Roadshow: Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025
ExploreSustainable agriculture key to attain food and nutritional security of India: JS, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, GoI
Interactive Session on Investment Opportunities in West Bengal with Senior Diplomats
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FICCI-USAID Stakeholder Consultation on Enhancing Inland Waterways and Logistics
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B2B Matchmaking Session with UK Delegation for Responsible Mining & Critical Minerals sector
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Bengal Shopping Festival
ExploreFamily businesses backbone of West Bengal’s industry and economy: Additional Chief Secretary, Govt of West Bengal
Family Business Summit - East, 2024
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Business Forum & B2B Meetings with UK Urban Systems Delegation
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Post Budget Interactive Session- Decoding Union Budget 2024-25
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Empowering through Skills: Skilling in Healthcare, Homecare and Wellness
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Empowering MSMEs: Access to Finance and Export Readiness
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Certificate and Appointment Letter Distribution of Employment Grant Programme at Government ITI, Howrah Homes by FICCI, and Hettich Poddar Wood Working Institute
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West Bengal State Council Meeting
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Interactive Session with Delegation from Silesia, Poland
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Roundtable on Developing Analytical Approach for Assessment of Gender Budgeting in India
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Live Viewing of Union Budget
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Set in Bengal- Journey Through Popular Film Locales
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Special Meeting of Executive Committee Members
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Bengal Global Business Summit 2023
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Industry Stakeholder Consultation on West Bengal Economic Corridor Study
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Business Conference on Bengal Global Business Summit 2023
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Sectoral Roundtables on Textile & Apparel Sector and Gems & Jewellery Sector as a prelude to BGBS 2023
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Interactive Session on Investment Opportunities in West Bengal with Senior Diplomats
ExploreWest Bengal has vast investment opportunities; ‘Bengal Global Business Summit 2023’ to showcase state’s potential: Dr Amit Mitra
West Bengal State Council Meeting
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Interactive session on ‘Skill Development in Healthcare & Life Science Sectors: Empowering through Skills'
ExploreInteractive Session on Skill Development in Healthcare & Life Science Sectors: Empowering through Skills
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e-Export Haat
ExploreAwareness Session on 'e-Export Haat' by WBIDC, in collaboration with Amazon Global Selling and FICCI
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FICCI MSME West Bengal Sub Committee Meeting
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TET & SD Dept., Govt of West Bengal, FICCI and Hettich Poddar Wood Working Institute - Certificate and Appointment Letter Distribution of Employment Grant Programme at Govt. ITI, Howrah Homes
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Roundtable on Higher Education Sector- Opportunities for Industry: Academia Partnerships
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Foundation Industry Delegation, UK: Industry visit to Ranihati Foundry Park - Howrah and Poly Park - Sankrail
ExploreWest Bengal Industry Minister welcomes Foundation Industries Business Delegation from UK
Business Forum and B2B Meetings with Foundation Industries Delegation UK
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FICCI - West Bengal State Council & EY: Post Budget Interactive Session
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Industry Roundtable with HE Ms Jacqueline Mukangira, High Commissioner, High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda and Mr Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Chief Coordinator for India's G20 Presidency
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Stakeholder Consultation on Natural Gas Sector in West Bengal
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FICCI - West Bengal State Council in association with West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation organized a meeting with Chemical, Petrochem and Plastic Companies in West Bengal
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Roundtables on Creative Industries in West Bengal
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Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
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FICCI - Interactive Session with H.E. Mr. Naor Gilon, Ambassador of Israel
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Interactive Session with H.E. Mr. Cameron MacKay, High Commissioner of Canada to India
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Stakeholder Consultation with Toy Manufacturers organized by FICCI & Dept. of MSME & Textiles, Govt. of West Bengal
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International MSME Day - Virtual MSME Consumer Education Program organized by FICCI & TransUnion CIBIL
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Workshop on Procurement by CPSEs with Special Focus on Vendor Interface with MSEs - Live Streaming in Kolkata organized by FICCI - West Bengal State Council in association with Calcutta Chamber of Commerce
ExploreInvestment proposals worth 3.42 lakh crores received at Bengal Global Business Summit: Chief Minister, West Bengal
Celebrating Traditional Treasures- GI Products of Bengal
ExploreGovernment to provide all necessary help & assistance to the industry: Chief Minister, West Bengal
Bengal Global Business Summit
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Interactive Session on Opportunities in Sustainable Real Estate construction between UK-India
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Virtual Interactive Session with Ambassadors & High Commissioners organized by WBIDC & Partner Chamber, FICCI as a precursor to the Bengal Global Business Summit 2022, Kolkata
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Stakeholder Consultation on GI with Government of West Bengal
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FICCI - West Bengal State Council & WBIDC: Consultative Meeting with Bicycle Industry
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COVID-19 Training Programme for Nurses / Nursing Students in West Bengal conducted by Wipro GE Healthcare along with FICCI - West Bengal State Council
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COVID-19 Training Programme for Doctors in West Bengal conducted by Wipro GE Healthcare along with FICCI - West Bengal State Council
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COVID-19 Training Programme for Paramedics in West Bengal conducted by Wipro GE Healthcare along with FICCI - West Bengal State Council
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FICCI - West Bengal State Council Meeting
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COVID-19 Training Programme for Nurses in West Bengal conducted by Wipro GE Healthcare along with FICCI - West Bengal State Council
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FICCI - West Bengal State Council & GE Healthcare, Online Training Programme on High Impact COVID-19 preparedness
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FICCI - West Bengal State Council & GE Healthcare, Online Training Programme on High Impact COVID-19 preparedness
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Interactive Session with Mr. T.K. Kurien, CEO and Managing Partner, Premji Invest on Technology and Innovation
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Virtual Round Table on The Changing Role of Data Management in Time of a Global Pandemic
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Interactive Session with Rana Mitter, Prof. of the History & Politics of Modern China, St. Cross College, University of Oxford
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COVID-19 Training Programme for Nurses in West Bengal conducted by Wipro GE Healthcare along with FICCI - West Bengal State Council
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Interactive Session with Mr. Srini Nagarajan, Managing Director and Head of Asia, CDC on Opportunities of Growth with Social and Environmental Responsibility
ExploreSuggestions to Promote Export from West Bengal, August 2021
COVID-19 Training Programme for Paramedics in West Bengal conducted by Wipro GE Healthcare along with USAID
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Interactive Session with Dr. Andrew White, Associate Dean for External Relations, Said Business School, University of Oxford on Profit for Purpose
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FICCI - West Bengal State Council & NSE India: Interactive Webinar on Alternate Sources of MSME Fund-Raising and Start-up Listing : A Capital Market Perspective
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Webinar on Skill Development in Healthcare Sector
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Webinar on COVID 19: Impact on the MSME Sector
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Webinar on Navigating the New Normal: Role of Human Resource Post 2nd Wave of COVID-19
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FICCI - West Bengal State Council and GE Healthcare organized a Virtual Bridge Course in COVID-19 Management for Paramedical Staff and Nurses
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FICCI - West Bengal State Council Meeting
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Webinar on Synergies, Leadership and Capacity Building in Education
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Webinar with H.E. Mr. Vincenzo De Luca, Ambassador of Italy to India
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West Bengal Textile & Apparel Meet 2021
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Bengal Business Conclave & Synergy
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Webinar on Strengthening UK-India collaboration in Aquaculture: Focus West Bengal
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Bengal Innovation & Business Acceleration Center, Report for 2018-19
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Pilot Placement Linked Modular Furniture Fitting Training Programme
ExploreMoU Signing Ceremony: FICCI & University of Melbourne
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Webinar on Alternative Fund-Raising Platform & Listing for SMEs
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Interaction with Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Founder of Grameen Bank on Social Business - Reset Economy and Society
ExploreNew Labour Codes will promote harmonious industrial relations, ensure higher productivity & create more jobs: Santosh Kumar Gangwar
FICCI-KAS: Capacity Building Workshop on Empowering MSMEs
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The SMBandh - Unlocking Growth and Opportunities for SMBs
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FICCI WBSC - Austrade Webinar on METS
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Webinar on Alternative Fund Raising Platform & Listing for SMEs
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Interactive Webinar on Impact of COVID – 19 on Food Processing Industries and Road Ahead
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Webinar on Skill Development
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Webinar on UK Export Finance (UKEF) and its services to Indian companies
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Webinar on Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
ExploreE-learning Module on Digital Marketing - A Step Ahead in the New Normal
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Webinar on MSMEs - Adapting the New Normal in the Changing Times
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Webinar on Transport & Logistics sector - New Normals, Adapt, Innovate & Moving ahead
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Webinar on Blended Learning
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Webinar on Contractual Issues during COVID-19 Pandemic
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Webinar on Pandemic Ethics - An Afternoon with Prof. Peter Singer
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Covid-19 Pandemic: Frustration of Contracts and Force Majeure
ExploreWeekly News & Economy Wrap: April 18-24, 2020
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Webinar with Mr. William Foster, Lead Analyst for India, US and the World Bank for MOODY'S
ExploreWebinar on "COVID-19 Now, Next & Beyond themes for India"
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Getting Back to Business Post COVID-19: Webinar for FICCI MSME Members, Industry and MSME Associations
ExploreWebinar on Economic and Social Impact of the Corona virus pandemic with Nobel laureates and Renowned MIT Economists, Dr. Abhijit Banerjee and Dr. Esther Duflo
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Interactive Workshop Winning Big on E-commerce
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Interactive Session on Union Budget in Kolkata
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Stakeholder Consultation on Auction of Coal Mines for Sale of Coal in Kolkata
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Strategy Document for West Bengal Textile & Apparel Sector
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Interactive Session on Bracing for Global Downturn: Implications for India
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Bengal Business Conclave
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Diplomats Round Table in New Delhi on Digha Bengal Business Conclave
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Interactive Session with H.E. Mr. Ernest Rwamucyo, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda
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Workshop on Government e-Marketplace Portal
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Workshop on New Return Offline Tool with GSTN
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Google Digital Unlocked: Digital Marketing Workshop in Kolkata
ExploreRepresentation made to Industry, Commerce and Enterprises Department, Government of West Bengal on Logistics Sector Development in West Bengal
Stakeholder Consultation on Issues Related to Coal Sector
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Workshop on Digital Marketing for Self Help Groups in West Bengal
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First FICCI - West Bengal State Logistics Committee Meeting
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Workshop on Social Media Marketing for MSME Clusters in Howrah
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Union Budget 2019-20 Viewing Session in Kolkata
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Interactive Session with Second Cohort Participants of Bengal Innovation & Business Acceleration Centre with Entrepreneurs
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Outreach Programme by Bengal Innovation and Business Acceleration Center
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Workshop on Export Facilitation
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Interactive Session with H.E. Mr. Marten Van Den Berg, Dutch Ambassador to India & Dutch Business Delegation
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Workshop with Amazon on Global & Domestic selling through E-Commerce
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Workshop on GST
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Stakeholder Consultation on Textile & Apparel Industry
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Consultative Meeting on Mining and Minerals Sector in West Bengal
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Prospects of Gas Industry in West Bengal
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Brainstorming Session on Prospects of Gas Industry in West Bengal
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Bengal Innovation Business Acceleration center at Bengal Global Business Summit 2019
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150 Investible Projects in West Bengal
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West Bengal - State Pitch Book
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Bengal Global Business Summit 2019
ExploreLifestyle changes can prevent huge cancer expenses & outcomes: WB Health Secretary
FICCI Seminar on 'Tackling the Rising Burden of Cancer: Time to Act Together'
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Interactive Session on Gas Industry in West Bengal
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Industry Meet on Indian Chemicals & Petrochemicals Industry: India Chem 2018
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Consultative Meeting on BGBS 2019 with Consulates & Honorary Consuls
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The thematic session on Lean Manufacturing at State MSME Conclave, Synergy 2018
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FICCI signs MoU with - West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. to provide business with the expertise and resources to nurture, scale and expand through incubation acceleration and export promotion support
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"Accelerating Exports" Workshop on Promoting Exports from West Bengal
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FICCI - CASCADE Seminar on Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling: An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development
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Interactive Workshop on Going Global through E-commerce Marketplace
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Post Budget Interactive Session
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Bengal Global Business Summit 2018
ExploreBengal Global Business Summit attracts top business leaders FICCI partners West Bengal in promoting the state as an attractive investment destination
Interactive business meet addressed by Mamata Banerjee, Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal in Edinburgh
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BGBS 2018 - New Delhi Roadshow - Interactive Session with Ambassadors / High Commissioners to India
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BGBS 2018 - Mumbai Roadshow - Sectoral Roundtable on Chemical
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BGBS 2018 - Chennai Roadshow - Sectoral Roundtable on Leather
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14th Banking Conclave 2017
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Bengal in Netherlands - Business Meet
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Interaction with Mr. Rajiva Sinha, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Dept. of Industry, Commerce & Enterprises, Govt. of West Bengal
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Stakeholder Consultation on Sustainable Ferry Transport
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Interactive Session with Shri K. T. Rama Rao, Hon’ble Minister in Charge, IT, Industries & Commerce, Public Enterprises, Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Sugar, Mines & Geology, NRI Affairs, Government of Telangana
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Seminar on "Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling - An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development"
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Post Budget Interactive Session in Kolkata
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Bengal Global Business Summit 2017
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Workshop on National Pension Scheme (NPS)
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Bengal Global Business Summit 2017 : Interactive Session with Delegation from China
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Bengal Global Business Summit 2017 : Opportunities in Maritime Sector in West Bengal
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Bengal Global Business Summit 2017 : Interactive Meet with PE/ VC & IBs
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Workshop on Income Declaration Scheme and Gold Monetisation Scheme 2016
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Bengal Global Business Summit 2017: Interactive meet with Diplomats
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Orientation Workshop of MSME-Sector Leadership Project
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Changing Landscape of Indian Banking
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13th Banking Conclave - 2016
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Interactive Session on Issues and Trends in Service Tax Regime in India
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Workshop on ATA Carnet: Your Visa for temporary export/import of goods between International Borders
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FICCI WBSC - EY Post Budget Interactive Session 2016-17
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Session on Registration, Promotion and Marketing of Geographical Indications
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Bengal Global Business Summit 2016
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Roundtable on Food Processing and Fisheries Sector in West Bengal
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Interaction with Malaysian Delegation
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Investment Roadshow in Bengaluru: Bengal Global Business Summit 2016
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Investment Roadshow in Mumbai: Bengal Global Business Summit 2016
ExploreWest Bengal beckons investors with industry-friendly policies and sanctions
Investment Roadshow in New Delhi: Bengal Global Business Summit 2016
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Banking Industry in India. Exploring New Frontiers
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12th Banking Conclave - 2015
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Visit of Hon'ble CM of West Bengal to UK
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State Level Discussion on the Lauch of Skill India on World Youth Skills Day
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Stakeholders Consultation on Draft Waste Management Rules 2015
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Business meet with RAK Investment Authority, Government of Ras Al Khaimah
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Impact Assessment Study on Education to Employability Project in West Bengal
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Release of Impact Assessment Study on Education to Employability in West Bengal
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Roundtable on Business Linkages for SHGs
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Tamil Nadu - Global Investors Meet 2015: Roadshow in Kolkata
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3 Day Residential Training Programme for Professionals Engaged in Marketing of SHG Products
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Seminar on Consumer Rights - Empowering the Consumer
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Gurjari-2015- Roadshow
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Bengal Global Business Summit
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Industry and Academia Collaboration in Analytics
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Roundtable on Direct Selling Industry
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FICCI National Executive Committee Meeting
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Investment Roadshow: Bengal Leads 2015
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11th Banking and Finance Conclave 2014 - September Session
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11th Banking and Finance Conclave 2014 - August Session
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11th Banking and Finance Conclave 2014 - July Session
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Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility in Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation Sector
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Seminar on MSME Prosperity
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Seminar on Emerging Trends and Opportunities in Higher Education
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CSR Roundtable: Perspectives on CSR
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Seminar on Consumer Rights
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Government of West Bengal signs MoU with FICCI and IL&FS
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CSR Dialogue an Evening for a Social Cause
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Public Sector Banks Profiling the Leadership Landscape
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Baseline Study on Education to Employability Project in West Bengal
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