Founder Series | The Quantiq Respirit Healthcare is a Guwahati-based MedTech startup. Its founder, Dr. Nihar R. Deka, is preparing to launch what he describes as one of India’s first indigenous, IP-led respiratory-care devices. Last Monday, I spent an hour with him trying to understand the journey so far. What emerged was a story that…
Northeast Renaissance Series BIO-NIVESH, BioE3 and the ₹1 lakh crore RDI push are opening a new investment window. I have travelled to some of the remotest parts of the Northeast over three decades. I have seen places with barely any roads, where a 140-kilometre journey could take 14 hours. Even so, I have always believed…
Founder Series | The Quantiq From childhood evenings listening to her grandmother’s stories in Lakhtokia to taking Assamese jewellery to international audiences, Waheeda Rahman’s journey is a story of curiosity, resistance, reinvention and an unwavering belief in the power of creativity. There was no electricity that evening. For young Waheeda Rahman, however, Guwahati’s familiar power…
As Yarn Glory approaches its 25th year, its founder reflects on a journey that began beside her grandmothers’ looms and evolved into a textile brand rooted in quality, Ahimsa Eri silk, natural dyes and a deep commitment to the people behind the fabric. The Quantiq Founder Series The Loom She Would Not Let Go The…
The next battle for Indian brands may not be about ranking first on Google. It may be about becoming the product an AI assistant recommends. Imagine you are looking for a new pair of running shoes. Until recently, you would probably have opened Google and typed something like best running shoes under ₹8,000. You would…
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…
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…
The Northeast Renaissance Series Ideas for a ₹15,000–20,000 Crore Indian Industry and a Multi-Billion Dollar Global Future Key Highlights When most people think about mushrooms, they think about food. Some associate them with healthy eating, while others see them as a profitable crop that can supplement farm income. For decades, governments, researchers and entrepreneurs have…
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…
The Quantiq Future Industries Ledger #1 Every Industrial Revolution Begins Quietly In 1907, a factory owner who wanted to increase production had only one practical option—hire more workers. Nearly a century later, businesses expanded by buying computers, software and internet connectivity. Today, another possibility is emerging. Instead of recruiting another employee or installing another application,…
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