The Shillong violence is a reminder that Northeast India cannot build a common tourism brand without protecting the trust and confidence of the people who travel through it. On 3 August 2026, The Quantiq published an article titled “Brand Northeast”, inspired by the vision articulated by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia about giving Northeast India a…
Founder Series | The Quantiq In 1992, Mahanta Kalita did not begin Cozy Tour & Travels with a detailed business plan, a large investment, or a vision of building one of Northeast India’s established travel companies. He began with one car. It was his father’s car. His father, a branch manager with LIC, had passed…
July delivered record vehicle sales across India. But beneath the numbers, the automobile industry is undergoing a deeper transformation—from petrol dominance and mass motorisation towards multiple powertrains, premiumisation, electrification and a more globally connected manufacturing ecosystem. India’s automobile industry had an extraordinary July. The country retailed 25.91 lakh vehicles, a 25.89% year-on-year increase, according to…
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…
For years, India’s automobile industry appeared to be moving in only one direction. SUVs dominated new launches, manufacturers focused on premium models, and the humble hatchback slowly slipped into the background. Now, fresh retail sales data suggests that the story may be changing. India’s automobile market recorded its highest-ever monthly retail sales in June 2026,…
Every tourist returns home with two souvenirs. One fits into a suitcase. The other stays in memory. It is that second souvenir—the sum of every interaction, every smile, every inconvenience, every meal, every journey and every conversation—that ultimately defines a destination’s reputation. Tourism, therefore, is not merely about attracting visitors. It is about managing experiences….
Every morning, millions of cups of Assam tea are brewed across the world. From London to Tokyo and from New York to Dubai, Assam’s bold flavour and rich aroma have become part of daily life for millions of consumers. Yet only a tiny fraction of them have ever walked through the emerald plantations where those…
Why the Brahmaputra Could Power the State’s Next Economic Transformation Travel used to be about speed. Railways, highways and airlines competed to shorten the distance between one place and the next. Today, that definition is reversing. Travellers increasingly want to slow down, not speed up. Cruise tourism captures this shift better than almost any other…
India’s electric vehicle revolution used to be an environmental story. Clean air, climate targets and futuristic models drove the conversation. Buyers weighed a higher price tag against long-term fuel savings, and most people still saw EVs as an early-adopter choice, not a everyday necessity. The events of 2026 changed that calculation. As tensions rose across…
For nearly four decades, Assam carried an invisible burden that had little to do with its breathtaking landscapes, extraordinary biodiversity, or centuries-old cultural heritage. It was a burden created by perception. International travel advisories linked to security concerns quietly kept Assam outside the consideration list of thousands of foreign travelers who otherwise seek destinations rich…
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