In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Sanjiv Goenka (chairman of RPSG Group) discussed the potential for Kolkata to regain its status as a leading city, akin to Bengaluru today. He stressed that West Bengal must avoid changing policies every two years to foster investor confidence. Goenka pointed out that the perception of Bengal as a state plagued by strikes and inefficiency is outdated, asserting that these issues are remnants of the past. He highlighted the importance of predictability in policy-making for attracting capital and ensuring economic growth. Despite short-term disruptions due to the Iran-US war, Goenka expressed optimism about the resilience of the Indian market, noting that businesses in sectors like renewable energy and BPO have remained stable. He compared the situation in West Bengal to Karnataka, which has successfully attracted technology investments through consistent policies. The upcoming Bengal assembly elections will take place in two phases on April 23 and 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.