MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dun & Bradstreet India, a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, in collaboration with the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles (MSME&T), Government of West Bengal, has prepared a report on 'Strategy for Unlocking Export Potential for MSMEs in West Bengal.' The report was released by Dr Manoj Pant, IAS chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal at the 8th edition of the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) on February 6, 2025, in Kolkata in the Sectoral Session on International Trade chaired by Mr. Sanjay Budhia.

This comprehensive analysis highlights key sectors with strong export potential and explores the advantages of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). It identifies critical areas where West Bengal can sharpen its export focus, with emphasis on six high-growth sectors: Gems & Jewellery, Metal Products, Chemicals, Handicrafts, Textiles & Leather, and Agriculture & Food Processing where West Bengal has a strong footprint.

Focusing on these sectors toward export orientation will help West Bengal position itself as a leading export hub. With a clear and actionable strategy, the report empowers businesses and policymakers to drive growth and unlock new opportunities for the region.

Speaking about the release of the report, Shri Rajesh Pandey- Principal Secretary Department of MSME&T Government of West Bengal, said, "MSME &Textile Department under the visionary and dynamic leadership of the Hon'ble Chief Minister has been taking multifarious initiatives to notch up the export value chain and position the state to a leading position in the export sector by leveraging the intrinsic advantages of high class infrastructure, skilled work force and conducive ecosystem prevailing in the state. This report will identify the areas of further intervention for focused and accelerated development in the export arena." On the release of the report, Preeta Misra, Senior Director – Credibility & Business Insights Group, ESG and SME, Dun & Bradstreet India, said, "We are excited to unveil this strategic report, which serves as a key step in unlocking the vast export potential of MSMEs in West Bengal. By focusing on high-growth sectors and leveraging key trade agreements, we believe this will drive the growth of MSMEs, opening new global market opportunities. This initiative not only strengthens West Bengal's position as a leading export hub but also fosters long-term economic growth and sustainability in the region, creating a robust ecosystem for business expansion and international trade." About Bengal Global Business Summit 2025: Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) is the flagship summit of the Government of West Bengal. The summit envisions to bring together policymakers, corporate leaders, business delegations, entrepreneurs, academia, and think-tanks from around the globe with the purpose of making strategic and business alliances as well as to learn about the industrial ecosystem and business friendly initiatives of the state.

The 8th Bengal Global Business Summit will have Plenary Sessions, Sectoral sessions for focus sectors, Country sessions with partner countries, and B2Bs & B2Gs meetings to expand networks and meet potential partners. The avenues of collaborations spread across multidimensional spectrum of sectors.

For details, you can visit Bengal Global Business Summit 2025 here .

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MSME export strategy positions West Bengal to target six high-growth sectors and leverage FTAs to expand market access. A strategic MSME export strategy for West Bengal prioritises six high-growth sectors and recommends leveraging Free Trade Agreements and state comparative advantages-infrastructure, skilled labour and ecosystem-to position the State as an export hub. It calls for interventions across value chains (product development, certification, logistics, market linkages), public-private collaboration, capacity building and policy support to improve export readiness, market access and MSME integration into global supply chains.