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…
Assam wants more room for development around Kaziranga. At the same time, the Union government and NHAI are building a 34.5-km elevated wildlife corridor at a cost of nearly ₹6,956 crore. The two measures address different problems. Yet together, they raise a larger question: should Kaziranga’s ecological boundary follow science or convenience? Kaziranga Has a…
The Northeast Renaissance Series Ideas for a ₹5,000–8,000 Crore Indian Opportunity and a Multi-Billion Dollar Global Future Highlights Assam already possesses freshwater microalgae with demonstrated potential for biofuel, bioplastics, and high-value biochemical applications. The opportunity now is to move from discovering native strains to building an algae-based biorefinery industry. The next blue economy for Northeast…
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…
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…
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 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…
Northeast Renaissance Series From the forests of Assam to the luxury perfume houses of the world, how science, sustainability and trust can transform one of Northeast India’s oldest natural resources into a globally respected premium industry. For decades, discussions on economic development in Northeast India have revolved around increasing agricultural production, improving infrastructure and attracting…
What the Stanford AI Index 2026 reveals—and why Northeast India must begin measuring its own AI economy. Artificial intelligence is no longer a technology waiting for tomorrow. It has quietly become part of everyday life—helping businesses draft reports, farmers monitor crops, entrepreneurs market their products, and students learn in entirely new ways. Across the world,…
The Quantiq Founder Series | Editorial Profile For over two centuries, Assam has been celebrated for producing some of the world’s finest tea, yet relatively few homegrown brands have converted that agricultural legacy into global consumer businesses. Ranjit Baruah, Founder of Aromica Tea, belongs to a new generation of entrepreneurs determined to change that narrative…
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