Industry leaders hail West Bengal Budget’s push on infrastructure, land reform and health
Industry leaders in West Bengal have praised the state's new budget, which focuses on infrastructure development, healthcare, and industrial growth. Key proposals include new metro rail projects, a deep-sea port, and a greenfield airport to boost economic connectivity.
Why it matters
The budget signals a significant shift in economic policy under the new BJP government in West Bengal, aiming to attract large-scale industrial investment.
Prominent industry leaders of West Bengal on Monday (June 22, 2026) welcomed the first budget of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the State presented by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, lauding its emphasis on industry, reconsidering land ceiling, infrastructure and healthcare.
The article reports on industry reactions to a government budget, providing quotes from various stakeholders without taking a partisan stance.
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