It had all the makings of a great investment summit: A galaxy of stars from India Inc and beyond, a venue spread across 4.5 million square feet with an auditorium to seat 3,200 people, and industrialists acknowledging a positive change in Bengal under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The first day of the two-day Bengal Global Business Summit turned out to be a massive show of strength for Banerjee, who had personally invited many of them. Among those from outside the city were L N Mittal, chairman and CEO, ArcelorMittal; Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director, Reliance Industries; Sajjan Jindal, JSW
