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Manorom Gogoi: Building a Sovereign Producer Economy, One Plate at a Time
BySMS BORDOLOI August 9, 2026August 9, 2026

How a journalist turned social-preneur is using Tholgiri to connect Assam’s farmers, food producers, weavers and artisans with consumers while bringing authentic Assamese food and culture to the world. The Quantiq Founder Series | Editorial Profile There are restaurants that serve food. There are restaurants that create an ambience. And then there are businesses that…

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AI & Future Tech | Business & Economy | Innovation & Startups

India’s MSMEs Know AI Is the Future. Why Are Only 1 in 4 Using It?
ByThe Quantiq Editorial August 8, 2026August 8, 2026

Indian small businesses increasingly believe artificial intelligence can transform growth and productivity. The bigger challenge is turning that belief into everyday business practice. Ask an Indian small-business owner about artificial intelligence today and you are unlikely to hear the words “I have never heard of it.” The conversation has moved on. Many entrepreneurs have experimented…

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Business & Economy | Opinion | Policy

India Just Changed the Rules of E-Commerce. Who Really Wins?
ByThe Quantiq Editorial August 8, 2026August 8, 2026

A new FDI policy could make it easier for Indian products to reach global consumers. But the bigger question is who will own the customer, the data, and the brand. Imagine a small manufacturer in Moradabad, a handloom producer in Assam or a spice entrepreneur in Meghalaya with a product that could find customers in…

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Business & Economy | Opinion | Sustainability

Beyond the Border: Why Gelephu Mindfulness City Deserves the Attention of Indian Businesses
ByThe Quantiq Editorial August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

An upcoming business delegation to Bhutan is more than another trade mission. It offers Indian companies a chance to explore one of the world’s most ambitious sustainable urban development projects—and could open a new chapter in economic cooperation between Bhutan and Northeast India. When Indian entrepreneurs think about expanding beyond the country’s borders, destinations such…

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Business & Economy | Government & Policy | North East Insight | Opinion

From Farm Gate to Global Shelf: Can ‘Brand North East’ Finally Unlock the Region’s Economic Potential?
ByThe Quantiq Editorial August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s July 2026 message signals a welcome shift towards value chains and branding. But can it help the Northeast move beyond exporting raw materials to building globally competitive industries? For generations, Northeast India has been celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity and extraordinary agricultural wealth. From Assam’s golden Muga silk and…

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Business & Economy | Innovation & Startups | North East Insight

Building Agapi: How Rinzing Choden Bhutia Is Turning Sikkim’s Indigenous Wisdom into a Global Wellness Brand
BySMS BORDOLOI August 2, 2026August 2, 2026

From a kitchen experiment in Sikkim to premium retail shelves, luxury hotels and international markets, Rinzing Choden Bhutia is transforming Himalayan biodiversity, indigenous wisdom and modern science into Agapi — a purpose-driven wellness brand with global ambitions. The Quantiq Founder Series | Editorial Profile Some journeys begin with the pursuit of success. Others begin with…

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Business & Economy | North East Insight | Opinion

India’s Tea Market Is Still Strong. But the Momentum Is Changing.
ByThe Quantiq Editorial August 1, 2026August 1, 2026

The Quantiq Tea Intelligence | Issue 1 Year-on-year auction prices remain healthy, yet softer demand, moderating prices and climate uncertainties suggest the industry is entering a more cautious phase. For much of 2026, India’s tea industry has celebrated a welcome recovery. Auction prices have remained comfortably above last year’s levels, premium teas continue to command…

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Business & Economy | Opinion | Policy

India’s Services Sector Is Cooling, Not Crumbling: What the Latest Economic Signals Mean for Businesses
ByThe Quantiq Editorial July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

India’s services sector is showing signs of moderation. Here’s what the latest PMI data means for businesses, startups, investors and Northeast India. India’s economy has become one of the world’s fastest-growing success stories. Behind that success is a sector that rarely grabs headlines but quietly drives employment, investment and innovation—the services sector. From software engineers…

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AI & Future Tech | Business & Economy

Has the AI Boom Outpaced Reality? Why Fitch Is Warning About Rising Market Risks
ByThe Quantiq Editorial July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, rewriting business strategies and attracting unprecedented levels of investment. Yet, as optimism surrounding AI reaches new heights, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has sounded a note of caution. Its latest assessment is not a warning against AI itself, but against the financial expectations building around it. For investors, businesses…

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Business & Economy | Economy of NE India

India’s Handloom Sector Has a Bigger Challenge Than Cheap Imports—It Needs a New Innovation Story
BySMS BORDOLOI July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

India’s handloom industry remains one of the country’s largest livelihood ecosystems. Yet its next phase of growth may depend less on launching another heritage brand and more on combining natural fibres, material science, world-class design and intellectual property to build globally competitive businesses. Walk through any premium handloom exhibition, browse a curated online marketplace or…

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