Archive · 5 Jun 2025
West Bengal to Retender Tajpur Port; JSW, DP World may Bid
Imagine building a big port by the sea to help ships come and go easily.
The government of West Bengal had planned to build one with Adani Group.
They made a deal a few years ago, but things didn't go as planned.
They faced issues getting permission.
Now, the government is starting over, looking for a new company to build the port.
Companies like JSW and DP World may try to win the new deal.
The port will be a large project, valued at 25,000 crore rupees.
West Bengal government will issue a fresh tender for Tajpur deep sea port in a few months.
The new tender follows the cancellation of the initial tender awarded to Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) in 2021.
The state decided on a fresh tender because necessary clearances from the Centre were not received.
JSW, DP World and Port of Singapore may be interested in bidding for the project.
The initial project was valued at Rs 25,000 crore, with 125 acres of seafront for the winning bidder.
- Who
- The West Bengal government, potentially JSW, DP World, and Port of Singapore.
- What
- The West Bengal government will issue a fresh tender for the Tajpur deep sea port project.
- When
- The new tender will be floated in a few months.
- Where
- Tajpur, West Bengal
- Why
- Because necessary clearances from the Centre were not received for the first tender.
- Location
- Tajpur, West Bengal
- Project Value
- Rs 25,000 crore
- Potential Bidders
- JSW, DP World, Port of Singapore
- New Tender Timeline
- In a few months
