Business & Economy
In this section, we cover latest news from Jammu & Kashmir’s Business & Economy with extensive coverage – Pictures, Videos, and Special Reports.
An overview of Key Sectors: Food processing and agro-based industries (excluding conventional grinding and extraction units) thrive in the state due to an excellent climate for horticulture and floriculture. Handicrafts has been receiving priority attention from the Government in view of its large employment base and exports potential.
J&K is famous for its small-scale and cottage industries such as carpet weaving, silks, shawls, basketry, pottery, copper and silverware, papier-mâché and walnut wood. J&K SIDCO is the nodal agency for promotion and development of medium and large-scale industries in the state.
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Business & Economy
J&K Bank registers record transactions of Rs 11,000 crore on Eid eve
On the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, Jammu & Kashmir Bank on Tuesday registered record transactions of Rs 11,000 crore with digital channels touching Rs 1,000 crore mark.
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South African apple imports cause price decline for Kashmiri apples
With South African apples now entering Indian markets, the prices of Kashmiri apples have seen a further decline, resulting in significant losses for buyers and growers.
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Demand for Kashmiri apples soar this Ramadan
With Ramadan in progress, demand for Kashmiri apples has soared across India. Since the beginning of Ramadan, growers have started shipping apples.
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Doctors’ warning leads to 50% drop in watermelon sales in Kashmir
Kashmir has witnessed a 50% decrease in watermelon sales following concerns raised on social media regarding the safety of consuming artificially ripened watermelons.
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Liquor shop sold for Rs 5.23 crore in Qazigund
The J&K Government has achieved unprecedented success in its recent auction of liquor shops, with revenues surging to an all-time high of Rs 2280 crore in 2024.
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Finance
All You Need To Know Before Signing Up For The Top Term Insurance Plan
Have you ever thought about the importance of term insurance? It's not the most thrilling topic, but it's a crucial facet of financial planning that often gets overlooked.
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Kashmir’s Rajbagh silk factory sees threefold surge in production and modernization
The World Bank funding has played a crucial role in the revival of Kashmir's eight-decades-old silk factory in Rajbagh Srinagar.
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Surging gold prices plummet demand in J-K
The escalating cost of gold is giving a tough time to the dealers in Kashmir who said the demand for this yellow metal has fallen by almost 95 per cent.
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Kashmiris speak out as Valley witnesses first major polls after Article 370 abrogation
In a significant electoral moment, Kashmir witnessed its first major polls after the abrogation of Article 370, with hopeful residents expressing their aspirations.
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Former JeI member joins electoral process, casts vote in Pulwama
Dr Talat Majeed, a former member of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district participated in the election process by casting his vote.
DEO Pulwama visits various polling stations
As the voting across four assembly segments is under way in Pulwama, the District Election Officer (DEO) Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom (IAS) visited many polling stations.
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Kashmiris speak out as Valley witnesses first major polls after Article 370 abrogation
In a significant electoral moment, Kashmir witnessed its first major polls after the abrogation of Article 370, with hopeful residents expressing their aspirations.
Kashmir political leaders accuse authorities of arresting their workers
J&K political leaders, including Sajjad Gani Lone and Altaf Bukhari, have raised concerns over the arrest and harassment of workers ahead of the polls.
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