Artificial intelligence may soon reshape the future of work for millions of Indians — not just engineers, but almost every profession imaginable. For decades, digital literacy was considered one of the most important requirements for participating in the modern economy. Governments promoted computer education, businesses encouraged internet adoption and societies gradually accepted that digital skills…
Artificial intelligence may become India’s biggest economic opportunity since liberalisation. But the road ahead could be far more complex than the headlines suggest. Artificial intelligence is no longer merely a technology trend discussed in corporate boardrooms or Silicon Valley conferences. Across the world, AI is rapidly evolving into the foundational layer shaping economies, governance, national…
This editorial is part of The Quantiq’s ongoing series exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, sustainability, economic transformation and the future of civilization. India stands at a fascinating moment in history. Across policy circles, corporate boardrooms, startup ecosystems and global investor forums, the country is increasingly being projected as the next major force in Artificial…
When the World Bank released its latest South Asia Economic Update April 2026, it did not sound an alarm. It marked a turning point. South Asia is slowing. India is moderating. The easy momentum of the post-pandemic rebound is giving way to a more complex economic reality. And yet, this is not a story of…
The North East of India has long been described as a biodiversity hotspot. That phrase, repeated often enough, has begun to lose its meaning. But strip away the cliché, and what remains is something far more consequential—an economic frontier waiting to be understood, structured, and scaled. At a time when India’s growth narrative is increasingly…
There are moments in a region’s history that arrive quietly—without spectacle, without noise—but with the power to redraw its future. The inauguration of the National Data Centre for the North East Region (NDC-NER) in Assam is one such moment. At first glance, it is a structure of steel, cables, and cooling systems—a G+5 building with…
Mizoram’s Universal Health Care Scheme 2.0 is redefining public healthcare delivery in India. Here’s how a small state is achieving big results through smart policy design and execution. In a country where scale often overwhelms systems, Mizoram is quietly demonstrating the power of precision. On March 16, 2026, the state rolled out the upgraded Mizoram…
North East Gas Grid (NEGG) Phase 1 is now live, connecting Assam to India’s gas network. Here’s how this project will drive industrial growth, energy access, and economic transformation in the North East. There are moments in a region’s economic history that arrive quietly. No spectacle. No noise. Yet they carry the power to reshape…
The Union Budget 2026–27 may mark a turning point for North East India’s digital future. By offering a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign companies using Indian data centres, New Delhi has sent a strong signal: India wants to host global cloud infrastructure for the long term. For the North East, this is more than…
Why the next trade deal could reshape India’s global positioning, and what the North East must do before it’s too late. A quiet but consequential churn is underway in global trade diplomacy. As the United States looks to de-risk its supply chains and India seeks deeper access to advanced markets, a renewed US–India trade understanding…
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