BJP Challenges Trinamool's Claims on West Bengal Companies
Synopsis
The BJP has countered Trinamool Congress's claims about 2,54,000 registered companies in West Bengal, presenting contrasting statistics that reveal only 1,54,575 are operational. This highlights the ongoing debate about industrial growth in the state under Mamata Banerjee's leadership.
Key Takeaways
The BJP disputes Trinamool Congress's claims about industrial revival in West Bengal.
Actual active companies are significantly lower than claimed by Trinamool Congress.
Concerns about capital flight from West Bengal have been raised by the BJP.
Only a small fraction of active companies reported substantial profits.
The debate highlights the ongoing economic challenges facing the state.
Kolkata, March 24 (NationPress) On Tuesday, the BJP vehemently dismissed the assertions made by the Trinamool Congress regarding the situation of companies operating in West Bengal. Amit Malviya, the Chief of the BJP’s Information Technology Cell and the party's central observer for West Bengal, highlighted statistics provided by the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs to the Rajya Sabha, refuting the Trinamool Congress's earlier claim that there were 2,54,000 registered companies in the state, which they touted as evidence of industrial growth.
In response, Malviya pointed out that the actual number of active companies in West Bengal is only 1,54,575, with 78,615 companies being struck off (indicating they are inactive) and an additional 1,016 companies currently undergoing liquidation. This implies that merely 61% of the originally registered 2,54,000 companies are still operational.
“TMC counts graves as growth. Among the 1,54,575 ‘active’ companies, merely 1,782 reported profits exceeding Rs 10 crore in the financial year 2024-25. This reflects the true industrial landscape that Mamata Banerjee has nurtured,” Malviya asserted.
The BJP has consistently raised concerns over the perceived outflow of capital from West Bengal. Before assuming the role of state president of the BJP in West Bengal, Samik Bhattacharya, while serving as a Rajya Sabha member, presented data from the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs indicating that 2,227 companies relocated their operations from West Bengal to other states between 2019 and 2024, with 39 of them listed on the Mumbai Stock Exchange.
The BJP's state unit, referencing the Union Ministry's data, suggested that reasons for this migration include operational flexibility, efficient management, lower administrative costs, and improved infrastructure.
Point of View
The contrasting claims between the BJP and Trinamool Congress underscore a significant debate regarding the economic health of West Bengal. The statistics provided by the BJP suggest a troubling narrative about the state's industrial vitality, which warrants further investigation.
NationPress
9 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the BJP claim about companies in West Bengal?
The BJP claimed that only 1,54,575 out of 2,54,000 registered companies in West Bengal are active, with a significant number inactive or under liquidation.
Who is Amit Malviya?
Amit Malviya is the Chief of the BJP’s Information Technology Cell and the party's central observer for West Bengal.
What reasons did the BJP give for the relocation of companies?
The BJP cited operational flexibility, efficient management, lower administrative costs, and improved infrastructure as reasons for companies relocating from West Bengal.
How many companies reportedly shifted from West Bengal?
According to the BJP, 2,227 companies have shifted their operations from West Bengal to other states from 2019 to 2024.
What was the profit status of active companies in West Bengal?
Out of 1,54,575 active companies, only 1,782 reported profits exceeding Rs 10 crore in the financial year 2024-25.
