Thursday, August 7, 2025

Why Did 6,688 Companies Leave West Bengal to Relocate to Maharashtra and Delhi?

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In the last 14 years, 6,688 companies have shifted their registered offices out of West Bengal, moving to other Indian states. This data, shared by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in the Rajya Sabha, paints a concerning picture of how businesses are choosing to leave the state in large numbers.

Check out the detailed report:

Amit Malviya on X (formerly Twitter): “*6688 Companies Left West Bengal in the last 14 Years!* Under the Trinamool Congress government led by Mamata Banerjee, *6688 companies* have relocated their registered offices from West Bengal to other Indian states between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2025.Out of the 6688… pic.twitter.com/FykbAK8NUE / X”

6688 Companies Left West Bengal in the last 14 Years!* Under the Trinamool Congress government led by Mamata Banerjee, *6688 companies* have relocated their registered offices from West Bengal to other Indian states between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2025.Out of the 6688… pic.twitter.com/FykbAK8NUE

Where Are They Going?

A big chunk of these companies moved to Maharashtra (1,308), Delhi (1,297), and Uttar Pradesh (879). Other popular choices include Chhattisgarh and Gujarat. These shifts suggest that many businesses are looking for places that offer more stable policies and better support.

Even Big, Listed Companies Are Leaving

What’s more worrying is that 110 of these companies were listed on the stock exchange when they left. These aren’t just small players—these are established firms that decided to shift their base. That sends a strong message about how they view the business climate in West Bengal.

Company NamePrevious Base (West Bengal)Current BaseType
Tata GroupKolkataMumbaiLegacy Conglomerate
Birla Group (Aditya Birla)KolkataMumbaiLegacy Conglomerate
ITC LimitedKolkata (Ops still exist)Delhi (Corporate HQ)Listed Company
Britannia IndustriesKolkataBengaluruListed Company
Bata IndiaKolkataGurugramListed Company
Berger PaintsKolkataDelhiListed Company
Exide IndustriesKolkataMumbaiListed Company
Eveready IndustriesKolkataMumbaiListed Company
CESC LimitedKolkataMumbaiListed Company
RPG GroupKolkataMumbaiConglomerate
Hindalco IndustriesKolkata (original roots)MumbaiListed Company
Coal India LtdKolkata (Ops still exist)Delhi (HQ shifted)PSU, Listed
SAILBurnpur/DurgapurDelhiPSU, Listed
Indian Oil CorporationHaldia (WB refinery ops)DelhiPSU, Listed

Politics and the Peak Exit Years

Reacting to the data, BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya called it a “mass exodus”, blaming the state’s leadership for poor governance and policy instability. The highest number of companies exited in 2017–18 (1,027), followed by 918 in 2016–17, and 869 in 2015–16.

It’s Not Just About One State

Apart from Maharashtra and Delhi, states like Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu also attracted hundreds of companies. This isn’t just about Bengal — it reflects a bigger shift in India’s business map, where companies are choosing states that make it easier to operate and grow.

What’s at Stake for Bengal?

West Bengal has always had a rich history of trade, talent, and enterprise. But these numbers show that something isn’t working for today’s businesses. If this trend continues, it could affect jobs, investment, and overall growth in the region. It might be time for a serious conversation about what needs to change.

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