Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Gautam Adani to Meet Bengal CM Over Investment Plans
Gautam Adani is visiting Kolkata to discuss possible business projects in West Bengal.
He is expected to meet Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on September 24.
They may talk about investments, factories and jobs.
Adani also visited the Kalighat temple after arriving in the city.
He is scheduled to attend a ceremony for a proposed 2,000-bed hospital in New Town.
The hospital is called Adani Arogya Mandir.
The state government wants large companies to invest and help create employment.
Reports also mention possible work involving Writers’ Buildings and Kumartuli Ghat.
Another report says the Adani Group will support Durga Puja events by donating money to eight community celebrations.
Gautam Adani is expected to meet West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at the state secretariat in Kolkata on September 24.
The meeting is likely to cover Adani Group investments and industrial projects in West Bengal.
Adani arrived in Kolkata on Wednesday night and visited the Kalighat temple before attending a ceremony for a proposed 2,000-bed hospital in New Town.
Adani Arogya Mandir’s foundation stone-laying ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m., with Adhikari as chief guest.
Reports link the Adani Group to projects involving Writers’ Buildings, Kumartuli Ghat and Durga Puja activities, though details about some projects differ.
- Who
- Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari are expected to meet.
- What
- They are expected to discuss Adani Group investments and industrial projects in West Bengal, alongside a hospital foundation ceremony.
- When
- The meeting and hospital ceremony are scheduled for September 24; Adani arrived on Wednesday night and the ceremony is planned for 9 a.m.
- Where
- The meeting is expected at the state secretariat in Kolkata, while the hospital ceremony is planned for New Town.
- Why
- The West Bengal government is seeking fresh investment, industrial development and employment opportunities.
- Expected meeting
- Gautam Adani is likely to meet Suvendu Adhikari at the state secretariat on September 24.
- Investment discussions
- The meeting is expected to focus on investment proposals and industrial projects in West Bengal.
- Hospital project
- Adani Arogya Mandir is a proposed 2,000-bed hospital in New Town.
- Ceremony
- The hospital foundation stone-laying ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. on September 24, with Adhikari as chief guest.
- Adani’s itinerary
- Adani arrived in Kolkata on Wednesday night and visited the Kalighat temple on Thursday morning.
- Other projects
- Reports mention Adani Group involvement in Writers’ Buildings renovation and Kumartuli Ghat redevelopment; one report says the group is already involved in Writers’ Buildings restoration.
- Durga Puja plans
- One report says the group will select eight community Durga Pujas and donate Rs 25 lakh to each.
