Bengal’s big reboot or Buddhadeb déjà vu: Can Mamata Banerjee’s 2025 investment blitz deliver?

West Bengal, under Mamata Banerjee, is aggressively pursuing industrial growth, marked by high-profile summits and renewed engagement with top industrial houses like Tata. However, a controversial rollback law, allowing the state to cancel incentives, has sparked concerns among investors. This move raises questions about the credibility of the state's industrial drive, drawing comparisons to Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's failed industrial push.