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The Tea Revolution: Can a Cooperative Brew Disrupt Assam’s Plantation Monopoly?
ByTeam TQ February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

In what could mark a defining shift in India’s entrepreneurial landscape, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced sweeping changes to the Startup India policy. For the first time, the coveted “startup” label — along with its basket of tax benefits, funding support, and innovation incentives — is no longer reserved only for urban…

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Business & Economy | MSME & Startups | Policy

The Silent Engine Goes Green
ByTeam TQ February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

Inside NITI Aayog’s Masterplan to Decarbonise India’s MSMEs If you want to understand the real pulse of the Indian economy, don’t look at the skyscrapers of Mumbai or the glass towers of Bengaluru. Look instead at the casting foundry in Coimbatore, the textile unit in Surat, or the brassware workshop in Moradabad. These are India’s…

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Business & Economy | MSME & Startups | North East Insight | Policy

Budget Maths vs Ground Reality: What the ₹10,000 Crore MSME Provision Really Means
ByTeam TQ February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

The ₹10,000 crore MSME provision sounds bold, but its real impact depends on who can access institutional credit—and who remains left out, especially in regions like the North-East.

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Business & Economy | Economy of NE India | MSME & Startups | North East Insight

Beyond Bamboo Products: Why North East India Must Stop Importing Technology and Start Exporting Innovation
BySMS BORDOLOI January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

The proposed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement is forcing India to confront an uncomfortable reality. Europe is no longer a market that merely buys products. It buys proof. Proof of compliance. Proof of science. Proof of systems. For North East India, this trade moment is not about tariffs or access. It is about relevance. The…

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Why India’s MSME Schemes Fail at the Last Mile — And What NITI Aayog Wants to Fix
ByTeam TQ January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are often described as the backbone of the economy. The numbers support the claim. MSMEs contribute nearly 29–30% of India’s GDP, account for around 46% of total exports, and generate livelihoods for over 28 crore people, second only to agriculture. Yet, despite this economic weight, India’s MSME ecosystem…

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Business & Economy | Funding & VC | MSME & Startups

From VC Drought to Dealer’s Choice: Why Indian Investors Became Far More Selective
ByTeam TQ January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

For much of the last decade, India’s startup ecosystem lived on an abundant flow of venture capital. Capital chased growth, valuations expanded rapidly, and scale often mattered more than sustainability. That era is decisively over. In 2025, venture capital in India did not disappear — it changed character. Investors became more selective, deal volumes shrank,…

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Business & Economy | Entrepreneurship in NE | Funding & VC | MSME & Startups | Rural Innovation

NABARD’s ₹1,300 Crore Green Push: Opportunity or Optics for India’s Agritech and Climate Startups?
ByTeam TQ January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

The announcement that National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) plans to launch two new funds worth ₹1,300 crore in January 2026 has generated quiet optimism across India’s agritech and climate innovation ecosystem. At first glance, the initiative appears timely and well-aligned with India’s stated priorities: sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and rural transformation. However,…

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Business & Economy | Funding & VC | MSME & Startups

Where the Money Went: Inside India’s $11 Billion Startup Funding Landscape in 2025
ByTeam TQ January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

India’s startup ecosystem raised approximately $11 billion in 2025, but the headline number hides a deeper truth: capital became concentrated, selective, and strategic. The funding slowdown narrative is misleading. Money did not disappear — it moved carefully. Funding Didn’t Collapse. It Consolidated. Compared to the boom years of 2021–22, 2025 funding: Key patterns observed: This…

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Business & Economy | Economy of NE India | Entrepreneurship in NE | MSME & Startups

GI Mahotsav 2026 in Guwahati: Why North East India Matters to India’s GI Growth Story
ByTeam TQ January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

As India moves towards an ambitious target of registering 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) products by 2030, the role of North East India is becoming increasingly important. Against this backdrop, GI Mahotsav 2026, scheduled from January 15 to 18, 2026, at Arya Vidyapeeth College, Guwahati, assumes special significance. The four-day event comes at a time when…

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Business & Economy | MSME & Startups | Policy

India Launches Lifeline for MSME Exporters With Credit Cost Cuts & Collateral Support
ByTeam TQ January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

In a strategic push to strengthen India’s export competitiveness, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has operationalized two major financial interventions under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), delivering long-awaited relief to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Unveiled just days into the New Year, the measures directly address two chronic pain points faced by Indian…

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