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…
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…
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…
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…
Why Northeast India Must Stop Counting Its Constraints and Start Competing on Its Strengths For decades, conversations about Northeast India’s development have followed a familiar script. They usually begin with inadequate infrastructure, move to logistical challenges, highlight geographical isolation and eventually end with a long list of constraints that have supposedly prevented the region from…
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…
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…
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…
Artificial intelligence has changed the way we think. In just a few minutes, it can help us brainstorm business ideas, analyse reports, draft articles, write code, prepare presentations and explore subjects that once required days of research. For many people, it feels like having an entire team of specialists available on demand. Yet, beneath this…
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…
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