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

A high-level delegation from the India-Sweden Business Leaders Roundtable (ISBLRT) is visiting New Delhi this week, led by Leif...