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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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Economy of NE India | Entrepreneurship in NE | Innovation & Startups | North East Insight

The Sikkim Pivot: Unleashing the Creative Economy in the Himalayas
ByTeam TQ January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Sikkim has long been recognised for its leadership in organic farming, pharmaceuticals, and ecological stewardship. Now, the Himalayan state appears to be scripting a new economic chapter—one that shifts the focus from land-intensive industries to knowledge-, design-, and creativity-led growth. Two recent policy signals make this transition unmistakable: the Sikkim Start-up Policy 2025 and a…

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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 | 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 | Economy of NE India | Entrepreneurship in NE | MSME & Startups | Rural Innovation

Piggman, piggery and potential: reshaping North-East entrepreneurship
BySMS BORDOLOI December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Across India’s diverse food economy, meat consumption has never been uniform — it reflects deep regional, cultural, and historical patterns. For large parts of the North-East, pork is more than protein: it’s identity, tradition, and everyday taste. Yet for decades, the piggery and pork retail ecosystem operated in an informal space, defined by backyard rearing,…

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