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.
Business & Economy
JERC revises power tariff from third quarter of current financial year
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has revised the power tariff from the third quarter of the current financial year.
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AC approves disinvestment proposal for JKCL
After exploring all possibilities for the revival of the Jammu and Kashmir Cements Limited, the Administrative Council approved its disinvestment.
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Freight doubles as transport shortage hits Kashmir’s fruit growers
After facing losses due to the halting of trucks, apple growers in Kashmir are now suffering due to freight rise, transport shortage and low demand for the fruit.
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J-K Govt to outsource or sell JK Cements Limited plants
After winding up Jammu and Kashmir Cements Limited, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration has decided either outsource or sell its cement plants.
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Kashmir’s walnut industry gasping for breath
Kashmir’s walnut is gasping for breath as the intrusion of the Californian walnut breed in Indian cities has cast a shadow on the indigenous produce.
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All trucks stranded on NH-44 will be cleared by tonight: Div Com
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir P K Pole said that all trucks stranded on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway will be cleared by tonight.
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Kashmir’s Fruit Mandis shut for second straight day
As a mark of protest to press for smooth passage to fruit-laden trucks on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, Fruit Mandis across Kashmir remained shut.
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Indian gaming industry flourishing with interest from women
The Indian Gaming Industry is rapidly growing and now even more with more participation from females.
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Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K
Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.
Omar Abdullah praises MMA star Owais Yaqoob for Bulgaria win
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has congratulated Jammu & Kashmir’s MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob on his remarkable victory at BRAVE CF 107 held in Bulgaria.
Without valid documents, 17 suspected Bangladeshi nationals held in Ramban
Seventeen suspected Bangladeshi nationals, including women and children, were detained by police in Ramban district while travelling towards Kashmir.
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