Contact FICCI
FICCI office was setup in Kolkata in 2004 to look into the issues concerning the Eastern Region. Since its inception the State office has been playing an important role in promoting Centre - State interface, assisting different verticals in FICCI to create awareness, stimulate and strengthen the reform process in the State.
FICCI West Bengal State Council works closely with the State Government and Industry and has been organizing Stakeholder Consultation, Conclaves, Workshops, Seminars, National and International roadshows, etc. The West Bengal State Council also plays an important role in providing inputs on policy initiatives to the State Government. FICCI-WBSC has partnered with Government of West Bengal as Summit Partner in organizing the past three editions of the Bengal Global Business Summit.
- 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
- Works with State Government on sector specific projects ( MSME, Skills etc)
- organizes focused B2B / B2G meetings
- Provide a platform to interact with other members, institutions, state & central governments and meet global business and political leaders
- Undertakes research studies and surveys
West Bengal is the fourth largest State in India. The state offers a growing and vibrant market, young and skilled work force, robust physical and social infrastructure, improved work culture and business friendly environment. West Bengal has a strategic location as it is a major hub on the important trade route to the South East Asia and ASEAN countries and provides entry to North-East India, landlocked neighboring countries of Nepal, Bhutan. With a population of 91.3 million, the state has a strong consumer base and a large talent pool.
FICCI's Engagement
FICCI office was setup in Kolkata in 2004 to look into the issues concerning the Eastern Region. Since its inception the State office has been playing an important role in promoting Centre - State interface, assisting different verticals in FICCI to create awareness, stimulate and strengthen the reform process in the State.
FICCI West Bengal State Council works closely with the State Government and Industry and has been organizing Stakeholder Consultation, Conclaves, Workshops, Seminars, National and International roadshows, etc. The West Bengal State Council also plays an important role in providing inputs on policy initiatives to the State Government. FICCI-WBSC has partnered with Government of West Bengal as Summit Partner in organizing the past three editions of the Bengal Global Business Summit.
- 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
- Works with State Government on sector specific projects ( MSME, Skills etc)
- organizes focused B2B / B2G meetings
- Provide a platform to interact with other members, institutions, state & central governments and meet global business and political leaders
- Undertakes research studies and surveys
Timeline
2023
2022
2021
2020
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Nov
Oct
Sep
Aug
Event
Sectoral Roundtables on Textile & Apparel Sector and Gems & Jewellery Sector as a prelude to BGBS 2023
Press Release
West Bengal has vast investment opportunities; ‘Bengal Global Business Summit 2023’ to showcase state’s potential: Dr Amit Mitra
Jul
Event
Interactive session on ‘Skill Development in Healthcare & Life Science Sectors: Empowering through Skills'
Event
Interactive Session on Skill Development in Healthcare & Life Science Sectors: Empowering through Skills
Jun
Event
Awareness Session on 'e-Export Haat' by WBIDC, in collaboration with Amazon Global Selling and FICCI
May
Apr
Event
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
Mar
Event
Roundtable on Higher Education Sector- Opportunities for Industry: Academia Partnerships
Feb
Event
Foundation Industry Delegation, UK: Industry visit to Ranihati Foundry Park - Howrah and Poly Park - Sankrail
Press Release
West Bengal Industry Minister welcomes Foundation Industries Business Delegation from UK
Jan
Event
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
Dec
Oct
Event
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
Sep
Event
Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
Aug
Event
Interactive Session with H.E. Mr. Cameron MacKay, High Commissioner of Canada to India
Jul
Event
Stakeholder Consultation with Toy Manufacturers organized by FICCI & Dept. of MSME & Textiles, Govt. of West Bengal
Jun
Event
TU CIBIL - FICCI MSME Consumer Education Program
Event
International MSME Day - Virtual MSME Consumer Education Program organized by FICCI & TransUnion CIBIL
Event
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
Apr
Press Release
Investment proposals worth 3.42 lakh crores received at Bengal Global Business Summit: Chief Minister, West Bengal
Press Release
Government to provide all necessary help & assistance to the industry: Chief Minister, West Bengal
Mar
Event
Interactive Session on Opportunities in Sustainable Real Estate construction between UK-India
Event
Virtual Interactive Session with Ambassadors & High Commissioners organized by WBIDC & Partner Chamber, FICCI as a precursor to the Bengal Global Business Summit 2022, Kolkata
Feb
Dec
Event
COVID-19 Training Programme for Nurses / Nursing Students in West Bengal conducted by Wipro GE Healthcare along with FICCI - West Bengal State Council
Event
COVID-19 Training Programme for Doctors in West Bengal conducted by Wipro GE Healthcare along with FICCI - West Bengal State Council
Event
COVID-19 Training Programme for Paramedics in West Bengal conducted by Wipro GE Healthcare along with FICCI - West Bengal State Council
Nov
Event
COVID-19 Training Programme for Nurses in West Bengal conducted by Wipro GE Healthcare along with FICCI - West Bengal State Council
Sep
Event
FICCI - West Bengal State Council & GE Healthcare, Online Training Programme on High Impact COVID-19 preparedness
Event
FICCI - West Bengal State Council & GE Healthcare, Online Training Programme on High Impact COVID-19 preparedness
Event
Interactive Session with Mr. T.K. Kurien, CEO and Managing Partner, Premji Invest on Technology and Innovation
Event
Virtual Round Table on The Changing Role of Data Management in Time of a Global Pandemic
Event
Interactive Session with Rana Mitter, Prof. of the History & Politics of Modern China, St. Cross College, University of Oxford
Event
COVID-19 Training Programme for Nurses in West Bengal conducted by Wipro GE Healthcare along with FICCI - West Bengal State Council
Event
Interactive Session with Mr. Srini Nagarajan, Managing Director and Head of Asia, CDC on Opportunities of Growth with Social and Environmental Responsibility
Policy
Suggestions to Promote Export from West Bengal, August 2021
Event
COVID-19 Training Programme for Paramedics in West Bengal conducted by Wipro GE Healthcare along with USAID
Aug
Event
Interactive Session with Dr. Andrew White, Associate Dean for External Relations, Said Business School, University of Oxford on Profit for Purpose
Jul
Event
FICCI - West Bengal State Council & NSE India: Interactive Webinar on Alternate Sources of MSME Fund-Raising and Start-up Listing : A Capital Market Perspective
Jun
Event
Webinar on Navigating the New Normal: Role of Human Resource Post 2nd Wave of COVID-19
May
Event
FICCI - West Bengal State Council and GE Healthcare organized a Virtual Bridge Course in COVID-19 Management for Paramedical Staff and Nurses
Apr
Mar
Feb
Jan
Dec
Event
MoU Signing Ceremony: FICCI & University of Melbourne
Nov
Oct
Event
Interaction with Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Founder of Grameen Bank on Social Business - Reset Economy and Society
Press Release
New Labour Codes will promote harmonious industrial relations, ensure higher productivity & create more jobs: Santosh Kumar Gangwar
Sep
Aug
Event
Interactive Webinar on Impact of COVID – 19 on Food Processing Industries and Road Ahead
Jul
Event
Webinar on Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
Event
E-learning Module on Digital Marketing - A Step Ahead in the New Normal
Jun
May
Apr
Event
Webinar with Mr. William Foster, Lead Analyst for India, US and the World Bank for MOODY'S
Event
Webinar on "COVID-19 Now, Next & Beyond themes for India"
Event
Getting Back to Business Post COVID-19: Webinar for FICCI MSME Members, Industry and MSME Associations
Event
Webinar on Economic and Social Impact of the Corona virus pandemic with Nobel laureates and Renowned MIT Economists, Dr. Abhijit Banerjee and Dr. Esther Duflo
Feb
Jan
Dec
Nov
Event
Interactive Session with H.E. Mr. Ernest Rwamucyo, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda
Sep
Aug
Policy
Representation made to Industry, Commerce and Enterprises Department, Government of West Bengal on Logistics Sector Development in West Bengal
Jul
Event
Interactive Session with Second Cohort Participants of Bengal Innovation & Business Acceleration Centre with Entrepreneurs
Jun
Event
Interactive Session with H.E. Mr. Marten Van Den Berg, Dutch Ambassador to India & Dutch Business Delegation
May
Apr
Feb
Press Release
Lifestyle changes can prevent huge cancer expenses & outcomes: WB Health Secretary
Jan
Sep
Aug
Event
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
Jun
Event
FICCI - CASCADE Seminar on Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling: An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development
Mar
Feb
Jan
Press Release
Bengal Global Business Summit attracts top business leaders FICCI partners West Bengal in promoting the state as an attractive investment destination
Nov
Event
Interactive business meet addressed by Mamata Banerjee, Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal in Edinburgh
Sep
Event
BGBS 2018 - New Delhi Roadshow - Interactive Session with Ambassadors / High Commissioners to India
Aug
Jul
Jun
Event
Interaction with Mr. Rajiva Sinha, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Dept. of Industry, Commerce & Enterprises, Govt. of West Bengal
Apr
Event
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
Event
Seminar on "Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling - An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development"
Feb
Jan
Nov
Sep
Aug
Jul
Jun
Apr
Event
Workshop on ATA Carnet: Your Visa for temporary export/import of goods between International Borders
Mar
Feb
Jan
Nov
Oct
Sep
Press Release
West Bengal beckons investors with industry-friendly policies and sanctions
Aug
Jul
Jun
May
Apr
Mar
Event
3 Day Residential Training Programme for Professionals Engaged in Marketing of SHG Products
Feb
Jan
Dec
Nov
Oct
Sep
Aug
Jul
Jun
Event
Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility in Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation Sector
Apr
Mar
Feb
Dec
Jul
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