The World Trade Center Association (WTCA) and the Merlin Group have partnered to develop a World Trade Center (WTC) in the Nabadiganta Industrial Township Authority (NDITA) area, Salt Lake, Kolkata at an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore. This is the first under-construction World Trade Center in eastern India.

The WTC will spread over 3.5 million sq. ft. and incorporate World Trade Center branded services such as trade information, trade education, research, inbound & outbound trade missions, business services, tenant services, international business club, conference facility, convention and services, exhibition facility and IT/ITes offices. It will also house a five-star hotel, F&B outlets, as well as entertainment facilities. It is expected to generate close to 30,000 jobs.

The proposed WTC is expected to attract business from overseas countries and also promote trade and business through 320 WTCs spread over nearly 100 countries across the world. It will facilitate collaboration with international trade bodies and investors through other WTC members.