Kolkata: Business Sammelan Held at Netaji Indoor Stadium

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed over 12,000 traders and MSME owners at the Byabasayi Sammelan on December 17, 2025, at Netaji Indoor Stadium. The event, organized by the Confederation of West Bengal Trade Association (CWBTA), aimed to boost business unity and government collaboration ahead of the Bengal Business Conclave.​

Key Highlights

• Focused on easing business operations, upgrading trade facilities, and tackling trader challenges.​
• Showcased Bengal's 32 GI-tagged products to highlight local economic potential.​
• Banerjee shared low-investment business ideas, like couples starting tea stalls with minimal capital.​

Event Impact

The gathering drew participants from across districts, marking one of the largest trader meets in decades. It included cultural performances and reinforced state support for the trading sector's growth.