#economy

Nagaland Forms Panel to Tackle SARFAESI Act and Loan Access

Nagaland government launches a high-level committee to resolve credit flow issues and enforce security interests under the SARFAESI Act within 90 days.

Naro Jamir • 3 Oct 2026

East Khasi Hills Families Stash Remittances Instead of Investing

A new report shows East Khasi Hills households receive millions in remittances but funnel only 2.1 percent into local business ventures.

NEWire Desk • 3 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Revenue Surplus Hits Near Zero Amid Spending Spree

Meghalaya's revenue surplus plummeted to Rs 6.39 crore by August 2026, as rising government costs and stagnant income squeezed the state budget.

Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026

NEC Secretary Pushes for Nagaland Coffee Expansion

NEC Secretary Satinder Kumar Bhalla visited Touphema to demand better infrastructure and processing technology to make Nagaland coffee commercially viable.

Naro Jamir • 2 Oct 2026

Manipur Farmers Demand Quality Seeds to Boost Crop Yields

COCOMI Farmers Wing urges the Manipur government to provide certified seeds to replace low-quality supplies and increase agricultural productivity.

Ranjana Devi • 1 Oct 2026

Chümoukedima Opens Twenty Bamboo Market Stalls

Deputy Commissioner Polan John launched 20 bamboo stalls in Chümoukedima to boost local trade and support area entrepreneurs with bank backing.

Kiyeto Swu • 1 Oct 2026

NEDFi Sanctions Hit Rs 977 Crore in Fiscal Year 2026

The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation reported a profit of Rs 92.23 crore as loan sanctions grew during the 2026 fiscal year.

Ratan Singh • 30 Sep 2026

Kikheto Presses NITI Aayog for Region-Specific SDG Targets

Nagaland official Y. Kikheto Sema urges policy flexibility at a Kolkata workshop, citing banking gaps and unique cultural farming practices in the NER.

Kiyeto Swu • 30 Sep 2026

Sikkim Teams Up With IIM Calcutta to Launch 250 Startups

Sikkim signed a three-year deal with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park to incubate 250 startups, create 1,000 jobs, and open four new district hubs.

Riya Lepcha • 29 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Shifts Tourism Strategy to Prioritize Local Jobs and Conservation

Meghalaya moves from mass tourism to community-led growth, aiming to boost local livelihoods, protect ecosystems, and improve sustainability by 2027.

Walrik Marak • 29 Sep 2026

Manipur Deputy CM Pushes Local Goods and Self-Help Groups

Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen urges support for local products and grassroots self-help groups to boost the Manipur economy after hearing Mann Ki Baat.

Diana Moirangthem • 28 Sep 2026

Tripura Pushes Tourism to Drive State Economic Growth

Chief Minister Manik Saha says Tripura is banking on tourism growth, infrastructure upgrades, and local job training to bolster the state economy.

Ayan Debbarma • 27 Sep 2026

Manipur Tourism Stalls as State Pivots to Sports Diplomacy

Manipur reports a steep drop in tourism following ethnic conflict, as officials announce the state's first Indian Super League match for November 24.

Ranjana Devi • 27 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Tourism Surges as Infrastructure Struggles to Keep Pace

Record visitor numbers in Meghalaya are straining local resources, prompting officials to focus on better destination management and infrastructure.

Walrik Marak • 27 Sep 2026

India's Drone Sector Revenue Hits Rs 4,000 Crore

India's drone industry surged from Rs 60 crore to Rs 4,000 crore in four years, fueled by government manufacturing policies and the Make in India initiative.

Walrik Marak • 26 Sep 2026

Manipur bandhs trigger daily tax revenue losses of 30 crore

Manipur loses 30 crore daily due to strikes. Chief Minister Khemchand Singh announced aid for 300,050 families and new support for women street vendors.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 25 Sep 2026

Nagaland Authorities Scrutinize Infrastructure and Industry Projects

Nagaland officials inspected the Dimapur film studio site and reviewed state-run Khadi programs to boost local entrepreneurship and infrastructure.

Naro Jamir • 25 Sep 2026

Nagaland Taxi Association Demands Fare Hikes and Parking Space

The All Nagaland Taxi Association is pushing for fare revisions and more parking to offset high fuel costs and support its 2,000 active members.

Kiyeto Swu • 25 Sep 2026

Nagaland Launches New Fellowship and Development Research Projects

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio launched a new fellowship program and a research study to drive Nagaland's economic growth through local industry investment.