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
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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Which pension scheme in India is best for you? Know how to pick the best!
The common man is the most adversely affected by inflation and economic disruption. Therefore, it is crucial to be aware of the pension schemes in India.
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Three held, arms and Hizb posters seized in Shopian
Security forces arrested three people and recovered a grenade, AK-47 magazines and HM posters during a joint search operation in Shopian's Imam Sahib area.
Flyover collapse in Samba’s Vijaypur kills one, injures three
One person was killed and three others injured after an under-construction flyover collapsed in the Jakh area of Vijaypur in Samba district on Tuesday.
Two held as Pulwama Police, Army recover pistol, grenade
Pulwama Police, Army and CRPF apprehended two men and recovered a pistol, ammunition and a grenade during a joint operation in the Yarwan forest area of Rajpora.
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