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Exploring the Next Chapter of Bengal's Entrepreneurial Story
The Statesman Kolkata
|June 12, 2026
At a time when discussions around Bengal's economy are gaining momentum, industry leaders from cross sectors assembled a Kolkata venue for an event called BRAND CHORCHA - BENGAL to explore Bengal’s legacy of entrepreneurship and the future of its brands.
Business and Bengal have long been intertwined in a historic alliance that once positioned Bengal at the heart of the global economy. This event acted as a platform for entrepreneurship, collaboration, business ownership, and lastly the history of Bengali brands. This event not only celebrated the excellence and legacy of timeless brands of Bengal, but also encouraged and gave a platform to the flourishing businesses of the region.
The event featured inspiring stories of Bengal based brands, captivating panel discussions, and networking sessions between entrepreneurs, industry professionals, sports and cinema personalities, media, and so on.
The event was inaugurated by Barun Chanda. He shared insights from his career as an advertising professional, actor, and an author. He even talked about his life stories which caught audience attention in no time, setting the tone for the day.
This story is from the June 12, 2026 edition of The Statesman Kolkata.
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