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Economic Times
10-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Mamata rekindles Tata ties? Nearly two decades after the Nano walkout, a new chapter could be beginning
Synopsis Seventeen years after the Singur protest pushed Tata Motors out of West Bengal, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran met chief minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. The meeting, held at Nabanna, focused on fresh industrial opportunities and new investments in the state. Banerjee also took aim at NITI Aayog for misplacing West Bengal on an official map. The day captured two sides of her leadership — open to big business, yet combative when state pride is at stake.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
For the first time in 14 years: Tata Group chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran meets CM Mamata Banerjee to discuss investment in West Bengal
KOLKATA: A Tata Group chairman came down to Nabanna on Wednesday to meet Mamata Banerjee for the first time in her 14-year tenure as Bengal CM to discuss future investments in Bengal. Tata Group chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran met Banerjee for about an hour at the latter's 14th-floor office, also marking the first face-to-face conversation between a Bengal CM and Tata Group's senior-most executive since the group's forced exit from Bengal in 2008 amid the tumultuous Singur agitation (led by Banerjee, then the state's principal opposition leader). Tata Group has a strong presence in Bengal through entities like TCS, Tata Hitachi, Tata Steel and Tata Global Beverages. There was no official communication from the administration on Wednesday's meeting but Nabanna seniors said it revolved around the availability of large land parcels in the state. Another topic that the discussion might have explored was the possibility of a direct Air India flight to Europe, they said. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Chandrasekaran now holds the post once held by Ratan Tata for close to two decades and then by Cyrus Mistry. Banerjee has never met either Tata or Mistry after taking over as Bengal CM. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like So sánh mức trượt giá: Hợp đồng tương lai (CFD) Bitcoin vs Ethereum IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The Tata Group (and Tata Sons) chairman was accompanied by Confederation of Indian Industry director-general Chandrajit Banerjee; state chief secretary Manoj Pant, too, was present. Chandrasekaran left the city after the meeting, officials said. Nabanna seniors say the Tata Group chairman has been in touch with the CM since their telephone conversation on the eve of this year's Bengal Global Business Summit. Banerjee had then spoken about their 'detailed discussion' and added that Chandrasekaran was 'keen' on attending BGBS but had some prior engagements. 'He has assured me that they want to invest more in Bengal,' the CM had said while inaugurating the 8th edition of BGBS.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
1st time in her 14 years as CM, a Tata Group chairman calls on Mamata Banerjee
KOLKATA: chairman came down to Nabanna on Wednesday to meet - the first time a Tata Group chairman has done so in her 14-year tenure as West Bengal CM - to discuss future investment in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chandrasekaran met Banerjee for about an hour at the latter's 14th-floor office, also marking the first face-to-face conversation between a Bengal CM and the Tata Group's senior-most executive since the group's forced exit from Bengal in 2008 amid the tumultuous Singur agitation (which was led by Banerjee, then the state's principal opposition leader). The Tata Group has a strong presence in Bengal through multiple entities - like , Tata Hitachi, and Tata Global Beverages (formerly Tata Tea). There was no official communication from the administration on the subject of Wednesday's meeting but Nabanna seniors said it revolved around the availability of large land parcels in the state. Another topic that the discussion might have explored was the possibility of a direct Air India flight to Europe, they added. Chandrasekaran holds the post once held by for close to two decades, and then by Cyrus Mistry. Banerjee has never met either Tata or Mistry after taking over as Bengal CM. The Tata Group (and ) chairman was accompanied by Confederation of Indian Industry director-general Chandrajit Banerjee. State chief secretary Manoj Pant, too, was present. Chandrasekaran left the city after the meeting, officials said.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mamata rekindles Tata ties? Nearly two decades after the Nano walkout, a new chapter could be beginning
Synopsis Seventeen years after the Singur protest pushed Tata Motors out of West Bengal, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran met chief minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. The meeting, held at Nabanna, focused on fresh industrial opportunities and new investments in the state. Banerjee also took aim at NITI Aayog for misplacing West Bengal on an official map. The day captured two sides of her leadership — open to big business, yet combative when state pride is at stake.
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Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Best of BS Opinion: Crossing the river with memory, not just momentum
Progress rarely comes with a paved path. More often, it's like crossing a river barefoot, feet probing for stones beneath cold currents, steadying after each slip. The smarter ones don't just step; they remember where they slipped last time. Today, India also stands midstream, doing just that, feeling its way forward with care, learning from the stumbles of its past. Let's dive in. Start with the country's economic statistics. The overhaul of the GDP, CPI, and IIP, long overdue, could finally give policymakers a clearer view of the real economy. With e-commerce data, digital payments, and wider price tracking entering the frame, the next set of figures will be sharper. Yet, as our first editorial notes, we risk stepping on old stones: relying on outdated 2011 Census baselines and omitting a Producer Price Index. We've wobbled here before. This time, better grip is non-negotiable. That same caution guides India's approach to the gig economy. A projected 61 million strong by 2047, this workforce could transform livelihoods or fracture under neglect. Gig jobs have grown fast, but their foundations are shaky—lacking basic protections or benefits. A regulatory slip like that of the textile mills could be disastrous, highlights our second editorial. This time, the challenge is to step smart, offering security without crushing the spirit of innovation. But even smart feet need firm ground. As M Govinda Rao argues, India's economic leap, from overtaking Japan to chasing developed-nation status, needs more than momentum. Without reforms in judiciary, contract enforcement, and governance, we'll keep slipping on the same institutional stones. Foreign capital won't wade into murky waters, no matter how tempting the destination. Kanika Datta adds another layer, that real reform, especially on land and labour, demands political consensus. The ghosts of Singur and stalled SEZs show what happens when politics turns rocky. India needs not bravado abroad, but bipartisan clarity at home, consensus-crafted policies that prevent tripping over turf wars. And Aditi Phadnis offers a quieter, emotional reminder in her review of An Unlikely Friendship: The Chief Minister and the Spy by A S Dulat. In Kashmir, where Delhi's distrust repeatedly unseated Farooq Abdullah, a more sensitive step could have built lasting bridges. That too was a stone misjudged, and remembered. Stay tuned, and remember, if we move with memory, not just momentum, we may just reach the other bank steadier!
