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• The Adani Group has expressed interest in participating in multiple infrastructure projects in West Bengal, including a proposed tunnel beneath the Hooghly River.
• The group is also evaluating opportunities in power transmission, distribution and other infrastructure sectors in the state.
• The discussions emerged during recent engagements between state government officials and Adani Group representatives.
• The potential investments form part of West Bengal’s efforts to attract private sector participation in large-scale infrastructure development.
The Adani Group has expressed interest in exploring investment opportunities across a range of infrastructure sectors in West Bengal, including a proposed tunnel beneath the Hooghly River, power infrastructure projects and other strategic developments, according to state government officials.
The interest was conveyed during recent discussions between representatives of the conglomerate and officials of the West Bengal government, as the state continues efforts to attract private investment into major infrastructure projects.
Among the projects under consideration is a proposed tunnel beneath the Hooghly River, which is expected to improve connectivity across key urban and industrial areas. While project details and investment commitments are yet to be finalised, state officials indicated that the proposal is among several infrastructure opportunities being discussed with the group.
Apart from transport infrastructure, the Adani Group is also evaluating opportunities in the power sector, including transmission and distribution projects. West Bengal has been focusing on strengthening its energy infrastructure to support industrial growth and meet increasing demand from urban and manufacturing centres.
The discussions are part of a broader engagement between the state government and private sector investors aimed at accelerating infrastructure development. Authorities have been seeking investment across sectors such as transport, logistics, energy and urban infrastructure to support economic growth and improve connectivity.
Officials indicated that the Adani Group has shown interest in understanding the state's long-term infrastructure pipeline and identifying projects that align with its expertise in transport, energy and utility development. However, no formal agreements or investment commitments have been announced so far.
The proposed Hooghly River tunnel is among several connectivity initiatives being examined in the Kolkata metropolitan region to improve movement between different parts of the city and adjoining districts. Such projects are expected to complement existing road, rail and metro infrastructure networks.
The Adani Group has expanded its presence across multiple infrastructure sectors in India in recent years, including ports, airports, power generation, transmission, logistics and urban infrastructure. Its interest in West Bengal comes as states increasingly look to private capital for the development of large-scale infrastructure assets.
State government officials said discussions with investors would continue as projects move through feasibility assessment and planning stages, with the objective of advancing infrastructure creation and attracting long-term investment into West Bengal.
Source PTI
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