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Adani Group Expresses Interest in Hooghly River Tunnel and Infrastructure Projects in West Bengal

Analysed 18 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Kolkata, India·Business
Adani Group Expresses Interest in Hooghly River Tunnel and Infrastructure Projects in West BengalPreviousNext

The Adani Group has expressed interest in investing in West Bengal's infrastructure, including a proposed tunnel under the Hooghly river to alleviate Kolkata's traffic and enhance cargo movement. The conglomerate is also exploring opportunities in power generation, distribution, and a deep-sea port. An official emphasized the need for a transparent policy framework and stakeholder consultations to attract investments and support economic growth in the state.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 15%, Centre 70%, Right 15%). Overall sentiment is positive (70/100). Lens Score 36/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • thetelegraph— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
15%70%15%
Sentiment
70%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 18 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 15%● Center 70%● Right 15%

The articles present a business-focused perspective highlighting Adani Group's investment interests and calls for transparent policies in West Bengal. They reflect the company's viewpoint without political commentary or opposition perspectives, focusing on economic development and infrastructure expansion.

Sentiment — Positive (70/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral to positive, emphasizing potential infrastructure improvements and investment opportunities. The coverage highlights the group's eagerness and strategic interests without criticism or controversy, maintaining an informative and forward-looking sentiment.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byMrunal Wange· Business & Economy Editor· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thetelegraphAdani signals interest in Hooghly tunnel project, broader infrastructure investments in BengalCenterPositive
economictimesAdani Group keen on Hooghly river tunnel, power, infra projects in Bengal: OfficialCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

economictimes broke this story on 18 Jun, 01:34 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    economictimes18 Jun, 01:34 pm
    Adani Group keen on Hooghly river tunnel, power, infra projects in Bengal: Official
  2. 2
    thetelegraph18 Jun, 02:31 pm
    Adani signals interest in Hooghly tunnel project, broader infrastructure investments in Bengal

Lens Score breakdown

36/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Central GovernmentWest Bengal Government
Corporate
Adani GroupAdani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd
Political
BJP

Story context

Category
Business
Location
Kolkata, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
18 Jun 2026
Key entities
Adani GroupHooghly RiverKolkataPortConglomerate (company)Electricity generationAdani Ports & SEZGovernment of West BengalRapid transitHowrahIndiaSyama Prasad Mukherjee
Adani Group Expresses Interest in Hooghly River Tunnel and Infrastructure Projects in West Bengal