Obtaining approvals
An indicative list of approvals with timeframe for setting up business in
West Bengal
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Department |
Timelines |
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Environment |
No Objection Certificate from Pollution Control Board - 15 days |
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Industries |
Permission from Chief Inspector of Factories - 7 days |
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Health and Fire |
Health Licence — 3 days
Fire Licence - 7 days |
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Power |
Electrical Connections — 36 days |
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Revenue |
Land - 75-90 days |
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WBIDC |
Allotment of land - 30-45 days |
Source: Government ofWest Bengal, PwC research
Cost of setting up business
An indicative table on cost of setting up business in West Bengal
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Indicator |
Value (in US$) |
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Industrial land (per sq mt) |
Haldia-6.7-7.18
Falta - 6.4
Kolkata- 14.36-24 |
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Office space rent (per sq ft per month) |
0.96- 1.4 |
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Residential rent (for a 2,000 sq mt house, per month) |
287 - 430 |
|
5-star hotel room (per night) |
95.7 |
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Electricity (per kWh) |
.038 - .076 |
|
Water (per 1000 litres) |
. 17 - .24 |
Source: PwC research
Note: Exchange
rate used is INR 47 per US$
Contact for information
State Government Website
www.westbengal.gov.in
West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC)
The West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation is the prime State Government agency responsible
for promotion of industrial and infrastructure development in the state.
Over the years, the corporation has developed core competency in
administrative and promotional role, which has placed it in an ideal position
to catalyse industries and infrastructure in West Bengal. More than sixteen
industrial estates are in various stages of development in various districts
ofWest Bengal.The core competencies of the agency include:
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Developing industrial areas such as Rajarhat Township, Salt Lake City, Food Park, Dancuni and
the older ones such as Kharagpur Industrial Area, Kalyani Industrial Area etc
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Providing various infrastructure facilities within the estate areas and
parks
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Developing business, trade and industrial links with domestic as well as foreign companies
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Conceptualisation of new projects and entrepreneurship development
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Diversification of activities to areas like merchant banking, venture
capital, infrastructure and exports
West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation
5 Council Street House
Kolkata - 700 001
Tel: +91 33 22435343
Fax: +91 33 22483747
Email: chairman@wbidc.com
Web: www.wbidc.com
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Information on markets and
opportunities for investment in West Bengal can also be obtained from
Confederation of Indian Industry which works with the objective of creating a
symbiotic interface between industry and government.
Confederation of Indian Industry Eastern Region
6 Netaji Subash Road
Kolkata - 700 001
Tel: +91 33 22307727
Fax: +91 33 22301721
Email: ciier@ciionline.org
Confederation of Indian Industry Zonal Office
HPL Guest House
Swati Housing Complex
Phase 1, Hatiheria
P O Township
Haldia 721 607
Dist. Purba Medinipur
Tel: +91 3224 266121 / 262805
Web: www.ciionline.org
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