Suvendu Adhikari meets Ambani and Adani for investment talks

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari poses for a group photo with State Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal and others during the inauguration of the ‘Fashion Wardrobe’ event at Style Bazaar in Kolkata on September 11, 2026. | Photo credit: ANI

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said he will meet both Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani for future investment talks.

The Head of State also added that the environment in the state was not conducive to industry under past political regimes and that he would change the situation to attract investors.

“There will be a 2,000-bed Adani Group hospital in New Town and a foundation stone-laying ceremony. Gautam Adani is scheduled to visit on September 24. I also spoke to Anant Ambani on phone. His company is also interested in coming; they have invited me to Mumbai. After the Ganpati celebrations, I will meet Mukesh ji and Adhiber at a business event at Seem Kolka on Friday,” said Mr. 11, 2026).

He added that investors from across the country and outside India are keen to invest in West Bengal and in the next eight months, the people of the state will witness a steady flow of work being done by their government.

Mr. Adhikari was speaking at Style Bazaar to unveil Kolkata’s biggest wardrobe event ahead of the Durga Puja shopping season through which they attempted to create a Guinness World Record. The CM said the new Style Bazaar has committed to have 250 outlets in the state, growing from the current 110 outlets, which will help in generating more jobs. He also added that Style Bazaar has set a target of investing ₹5,000 crore in the next three years.

“They have also assured me that they will build a solar power plant in West Bengal. They have acquired 100 acres of land for it. They will buy 1,000 acres of land in total,” Mr. Adhikari said.

“With this initiative, we wanted to take this everyday symbol of fashion and transform it into an experience that brings people together and celebrates the spirit of Pujo,” said Shreyans Surana, Chairman and Managing Director, Style Baazar, while commenting on the event.

Published – 12 Sep 2026 09:49 IST