The 7th edition of the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) begins in Kolkata, aiming to facilitate strategic alliances between global business leaders. Over 25 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany, are participating. The UK, with the largest delegation of 55 representatives, focuses on climate change initiatives. Prominent Indian companies like Reliance Industries and ITC will attend. The summit highlights Bengal’s industrial success, emphasizing its contributions to India’s economy, robust Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, and significant roles in leather and iron/steel exports. The event runs from November 21 to 22, 2023.