Business EconomyPosted at: Sep 21 2026 9:51PM


West Bengal CM meets Ambani, seeks major investment in state

Mumbai, Sep 21 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari met Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani here on Monday and discussed the possibility of fresh investments and expansion of existing business activities in the State.
A senior spokesperson of the Reliance Group confirmed the meeting, saying the West Bengal government conveyed its keen interest in attracting investments from major corporate groups and creating an environment conducive to expansion of industrial activities in the state.
The meeting between Adhikari and Ambani was held at the latter's residence, Antilia, and lasted for nearly an hour. The details of the discussions were not immediately available, but sources said investment opportunities in West Bengal and the scope for expanding Reliance's presence in the state figured prominently during the interaction.
According to the sources, Ambani expressed openness to exploring investment opportunities in West Bengal. The meeting is being seen as part of the state government's efforts to engage directly with leading industrialists and encourage large corporate groups to participate in the state's economic and industrial development.
Adhikari was also reported to have met Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani during his Mumbai visit. The meeting, however, could not be independently confirmed. The meetings were reportedly kept low-profile, with even some Mumbai-based BJP leaders involved in protocol arrangements not being aware of the Chief Minister's schedule, sources said.
The West Bengal government has been focusing on attracting private investment and expanding industrial activity by engaging with leading business houses. Adhikari, along with State Industries Minister Tapas Roy and BJP state president Shamik Bhattacharya, has held discussions with industrial representatives at different times as part of efforts to strengthen the state's industrial policy.
Earlier on September 11, Adhikari had said at an event in Kolkata that he would meet Ambani as he wanted greater participation from major corporate groups in the development of West Bengal. He had also disclosed that Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, had telephoned him and invited him to the Ambani family's Ganeshotsav celebrations.
The latest meeting assumes significance against the backdrop of the state government's efforts to attract large-scale investments, generate employment and expand industrial and business opportunities in West Bengal. UNI AAA CDS
Tags: #West Bengal CM meets Ambani# seeks major investment in state
More News

Vedanta Aluminium emerges as India's second-largest SEZ goods exporter

21 Sep 2026 | 6:52 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (UNI) Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has emerged as the country’s second-largest exporter of goods from Special Economic Zones (SEZs), with its Jharsuguda-based SEZ in Odisha contributing USD 3.5 billion in exports during 2025-26.

see more..

India-Canada CEPA talks accelerate, fifth round to begin on Oct 5: Piyush Goyal

21 Sep 2026 | 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) Negotiations between India and Canada for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) are moving at a faster pace, with the fifth round of talks scheduled to begin on October 5, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.

see more..

Stock market closes high with Sensex over 560 points amid cooling oil prices

21 Sep 2026 | 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) The Indian stock market ended higher on Monday amid cooling crude oil prices and bond yields, which also spurred risk-on sentiment on Dalal Street.

see more..

ONGC strikes gas in deepwater well off Odisha coast

21 Sep 2026 | 6:27 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (UNI) State-owned ONGC has struck gas at a deepwater well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin, about 43 km off Odisha’s Konark coast, as part of its Samudra Manthan exploration campaign, the company said on Monday.

see more..

21 Sep 2026 | 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) Nearly 40% of India's coal-fired power plants are operating with critically low fuel stocks, as electricity demand remains elevated amid hotter-than-usual weather conditions, according to government data released on Monday.
The number of power plants with critically low coal inventories rose to 74 as of September 19, up from around 60 a week earlier, data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) showed.

see more..