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west bengal
Trade Kazakhstan Eyes Stronger Trade Ties with West Bengal Across Multiple Sectors
Kazakhstan is looking to expand trade and investment ties with India's West Bengal state, according to a report. At an interactive session organized by the Merchants' Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), Kazakh representative Azamat highlighted sectors such as pharmaceuticals, mining, energy, and manufacturing for cooperation. Trade between the two countries remains below potential despite Kazakhstan's abundant resources.
Business West Bengal Budget 2026: BJP's First Spending Plan Offers DA Hike, 1 Lakh Jobs and Rs 36,000 Crore Women's Scheme
West Bengal's first BJP government budget, presented by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, includes a 20 percentage point DA hike (to 38%), 1 lakh government job recruitments, and a Rs 36,000 crore direct cash transfer scheme for women (Annapurna Yojana). The budget also outlines infrastructure projects such as an elevated corridor in Kolkata and a deep-sea port, while acknowledging a debt burden of Rs 8.15 lakh crore.
Business ICC Plans to Mobilise ₹1 Lakh Crore Investments in West Bengal, Informs Minister
The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) delegation, led by President Brij Bhushan Aggarwal, met Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi to discuss investment plans worth ₹1 lakh crore for West Bengal. The ICC aims to facilitate this investment through its member companies, citing renewed optimism in the state.
Trade Golden Tips Tea Expands Trade in West Bengal
Golden Tips Tea, a historic Indian tea brand, plans to expand its trade operations in West Bengal within six months. The company aims to leverage a franchise model for broader market penetration.