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Bengal CM Promises Land for Indian Oil’s Haldia Expansion
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 02:33 PM
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The West Bengal Chief Minister has assured Indian Oil that the state will facilitate the acquisition of land needed for the company’s expansion project in Haldia.
The West Bengal Chief Minister announced that the state government will actively support Indian Oil in securing land for its planned expansion in Haldia.
The announcement came as part of a broader effort by the state to attract investment in the industrial hub of Haldia, a key port city on the Hooghly River.
Indian Oil has been looking to expand its refinery and petrochemical operations in the region, citing the strategic location and existing infrastructure.
The Chief Minister said the government would streamline land acquisition procedures and work closely with local authorities to ensure timely delivery of the required plots.
The move is expected to boost employment and strengthen the state’s position as a major energy corridor.
The announcement came as part of a broader effort by the state to attract investment in the industrial hub of Haldia, a key port city on the Hooghly River.
Indian Oil has been looking to expand its refinery and petrochemical operations in the region, citing the strategic location and existing infrastructure.
The Chief Minister said the government would streamline land acquisition procedures and work closely with local authorities to ensure timely delivery of the required plots.
The move is expected to boost employment and strengthen the state’s position as a major energy corridor.