Last Updated Jul - 10 - 2025, 04:55 PM | Source : Fela News
Tata Group chairman visits CM Mamata Banerjee for first time in 14-year tenure, discussing potential investments in West Bengal and signalling renewed collabora
In a historic moment on July 9, 2025, Tata Group chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran called on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna. This marks the first visit of a Tata chairman to her office in her 14-year tenure. Their 45-minute meeting focused on exploring future investments and strengthening industrial growth in the state.
The encounter is seen as a potential reset in relations following the controversial Tata Nano project's exit from Singur in 2008 a move that soured ties with Banerjee. Fast forward to 2025, and their coming together suggests thawed relations and fresh opportunity. The conversation, according to the Trinamool Congress, centered on “deepening the Tata Group’s presence in the state” with hopes of driving public-private partnerships and inclusive development.
During the summit, Banerjee also broached the idea of Tata-owned Air India starting direct flights from Kolkata to Europe, revealing an interest in enhancing connectivity. Additionally, Bengal's government recently approved the first phase of a TCS campus in Rajarhat, which will create around 5,000 jobs TCS is already the state's largest private employer with about 40,000 staff.
The use of the word called on in describing the meeting preserves its ceremonial and formal tone, presenting the respect and important attributed to this unprecedented event. As Chandrasekaran called on Banerjee, it indicates a turning point, a bridge being rebuilt after years of tension.
The gathering opens the door to renewed dialogue between one of India’s largest conglomerates and a powerful state government, aimed at mutual growth, industrial progress, and renewed trust.
Oct - 14 - 2025
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a big step in its Bihar election campaign by releasing names of 71 first candidates for the 2025 Assembl... Read More
Oct - 14 - 2025
On June 12, a plane took off as one expects, but within seconds, disaster struck. AI-171 plummeted inexplicably into a building near Ahmedabad airp... Read More
Oct - 14 - 2025
In a significant development, Haryana's Director General of Police (DGP), Shatrujeet Kapur, was sent on forced leave late Monday night amid growing... Read More
Oct - 13 - 2025
The recent tragedy in Madhya Pradesh has drawn nationwide attention: 22 children lost their lives after consuming contaminated cough syrup, and now... Read More
Oct - 13 - 2025
A shocking crime in Durgapur, West Bengal, has captured the nation’s attention. A 23 year old medical student from Odisha was ... Read More
Oct - 13 - 2025
In a recent and very disturbing turn, the father of a 23 year old medical student from Odisha has strongly denied the West Bengal Ch... Read More