Britannia Has No Plans To Exit State: Bengal Government’s Clarification Amid Row

Mitra’s statement comes days after the FMCG major stated that all permanent after the FMCG major announced that all permanent employees in Kolkata’s Taratala factory had opted for a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS), which led to speculation about the plant’s potential closure. Read More

Britannia MD also assured Mitra that the company’s registered office would remain in Kolkata, rejecting concerns about any plans to relocate out of the state, he said. (Photo: X/Britannia)

Kolkata: The West Bengal government on Tuesday made it clear that Britannia Industries Limited has no plans to exit the state, following a political controversy over the shutdown of its historic factory in Kolkata’s Taratala area.

Amit Mitra, the West Bengal Chief Minister’s special advisor on finance, clarified on Tuesday that the company has assured him of its ongoing commitment to the state and would build its operations in the state.

Mitra’s statement comes days after the…

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