West Bengal to unveil new industrial land policy before Durga Puja: Suvendu Adhikari

The Hindu Business Line - Sep 24, 2026

The announcement comes as 33 industrial projects receive around 580 acres of land, with proposed investments of about ₹60,000 crore

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