Despite India's record Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows, Northeast India remains on the margins of global capital. Using official DPIIT data, this analysis explores what the region's low FDI means for MSMEs, industrial growth, and competitiveness. From Assam's semiconductor ecosystem and Japan-backed bamboo biorefinery to the tea sector and MSME credit gap, it argues that lasting growth depends on stronger value chains, better access to finance, and meaningful integrat

India’s pledge at COP26 to reach net-zero emissions by 2070 finds one of its strongest expressions in the country’s Northeast — a region rich in forests, rivers, and biodiversity, yet marked by fragile ecosystems and limited infrastructure. Today, this landscape is becoming a testing ground for India’s green transition, powered not just by national policy but by an unprecedented wave of global partnerships. From Japan’s sustainable agriculture projects to U.S.-led forestry in