On 8 December, Mukharochak Gardens in Dakshin Gobindapur, Kolkata, buzzed with energy as the Forum for Business, Social and Cultural Initiatives (FBSC) hosted its annual conclave. Aimed at uniting entrepreneurs and business stalwarts under one roof, the event attracted an impressive lineup of business tycoons, budding entrepreneurs and industry experts from across West Bengal — creating a happening hub of ideas and innovation.
The event began with a sumptuous breakfast on the venue’s lawn, followed by an address by Brahma Kumari Asmita and the lighting of the lamp by FBSC members and guests of honour, Aneesh Sarkar (IPS) deputy commissioner of police, Bidhannagar, and Sushil Poddar, president, CWBTA (Confederation of West Bengal Trade Associations). The first talk show of the day was led by Subhankar Sen, executive director of Senco Gold and Diamonds. Sen spoke on the topic ‘How to scale up your business’, sharing expert tips and overviews. The FBSC conclave also provided a platform for members to network and gain valuable knowledge about different industries.
Several business persons, entrepreneurs and other eminent personalities attended the conclave
A panel discussion on ‘Man Management Skills’ was also held with industry experts, like Pashupati Kundu, business coach; Anand Prakash, partner at Salarpuria Jajodia & Co - India; Anshuman Ghosh, director at Quadra Medical Services Pvt. Ltd. and Prakash Sashidharan, managing director at Orion Pest Solutions Pvt Ltd was the moderator. The panellists shared their personal experiences and observations. Speaking about the event, Subrata Dutta, president of FBSC and MD of George Telegraph Group, said, “The annual conclave by FBSC was a hit. Those who attended it enjoyed it very much and it was beneficial for both big and small businesses. The turnout was great. The talk show by Subhankar Sen was very insightful. The audience gained valuable knowledge from the panel discussions.”
Mukharochak products on display
The event also saw an enriching session, where several businessmen shared their success stories. Among the speakers were Pratik Chandra, director and business head of Mukharochak; Souvik Kuila, managing director, Novesta Group; Anirban Aditya, chairman, Aditya Group; Prakash Sashidharan, managing director at Orion Pest Solutions Pvt Ltd; Manab Paul, owner of Sree Balaji; Tapabrata Mukherjee, director, Meghbela Broadband and Tanmoy Banerjee, director, Rt Network Solutions.
FWomen entrepreneurs were felicitated at the event
On the occasion, FBSC also honoured leading women entrepreneurs from the state. The conclave provided space for brands to set up stalls, showcase their products and demonstrate their services. The day-long event concluded with a lip-smacking Bengali lunch, catered by the restaurant chain Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor, followed by a performance by singer Shreyasi Bhattacharjee.
A handicraft stall at the conclave
Manab Paul, owner of Sree Balaji, said, “This conclave was a celebration of business and entrepreneurship in Bengal. The work culture after Covid has changed and there are many young entrepreneurs and start-ups in the market now. So the event was a celebration of that era. The aim was to create a space where the newcomers and stalwarts come under one umbrella and interact. It was a very successful event, where while everyone talked business, they also enjoyed the food and cultural programme.”
