Economy Of Kolkata
Kolkata is the main business, commercial and financial hub of eastern India and the main port of communication for the North-East Indian states. Kolkata is home to India's oldest, and also India's second-largest stock exchange Company (bourse) — The Calcutta Stock Exchange. Kolkata is home to a major port, an international airport and many Nationally and internationally reputed colleges and Institutions aimed at supplying a highly-skilled work force. Kolkata is also home to India and South Asia's First Metro Railway service- Kolkata Metro.
There are a few of the oldest and front line banks and PSUs in India — such as Uco Bank, Allahabad Bank, United Bank of India and Tea Board of India — were founded and is Headquartered in Kolkata.The oldest operating photographic studio in the World Bourne & Shepherd is also based in the city. The Standard Chartered Bank has a major branch in Kolkata.
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