Sujith Vasudevan, Managing Editor
 

Industry in the North East region comprises agriculture, construction, mining and other sectors. The region has abundant natural resources in terms of forests, biological diversity, hydro-electricity and others. Seeing its progress on the path of industrial development, we have put the spotlight on this region in this special issue. The cover story of this issue features Amrit Cement, which is headquartered in Kolkata with regional office in Guwahati and manufacturing unit in Meghalaya. The firm has a long history of providing high-quality items and committed after-sales service. The brand name `Amrit Cement' has earned the confidence of thousands of consumers and continues on its road of expansion in which it has been competently managing its business aspirations while positively contributing to its employees, the environment, and society at large. The company has implemented a few broad TPM (Toyota Production Management) or lean philosophy ideas into its manufacturing operations.

Also featuring in the issue is NIPCO Group, which is North East India's leading maker of high-quality water tanks. It uses only inspected and approved raw materials from the country's best manufacturers for the production. The exterior layers are treated with UV compounds, while the inside layers are treated with antibacterial agents. Its tanks are also ISI certified in terms of durability. The issue also covers Rydak Syndicate Limited, which operates with eight gardens across Assam and West Bengal, and produces more than seven million kg of tea annually. In addition, the issue also acquaints you with the other top manufacturing companies in the region.

After studying this market landscape in-depth, we have zeroed-in on the Top 10 companies that have excelled in this market with their innovative approach. Having proven their dedication to efficiency in order to meet the customer expectations in an end-to-end manner, these companies have stood out from the crowd.

We look forward to receiving your feedback and suggestions.