| Formation | 1853 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-governmental trade association |
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Purpose | Policy advocacy |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, India |
Region served | South Asia |
Official language | English |
Key People | Mr. Abraham Stephanos, President; Mr. Subhodip Ghosh, Director General |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Calcutta Chamber of Commerce |
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a non-governmental trade association and advocacy group based in West Bengal, India. It is the oldest chamber of commerce in India, and one of the oldest in Asia.
Established in 1853, finding its origin in 1833–34, it is the only such institution in India.[1]
The organization has its headquarters at the former Royal Exchange in B. B. D. Bagh, Kolkata, which was once the residence of Lord William Bentinck, the first Governor-General of India.
- ^ Welcome to the Bengal Chamber Web Site at bengalchamber.com, accessed 5 January 2011