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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Traders, consumers lament levying of 5% GST on daily-use items
The fresh directive that has imposed five per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on general items has left the common people fuming.
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ACs, fridges and washing machines likely to get price drops
In order to pass on advantages of declining input costs, manufacturers may reduce the premium customers have been paying on all of the household equipment.
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CS approves implementation of crop insurance schemes in J-K
Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Tuesday convened a meeting of State Level Coordination Committee on Crop Insurance (SLCCCI).
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Many petrol, diesel outlets across Kashmir facing fuel shortage
Many petrol and diesel stations across Kashmir are facing a fuel shortage as the oil companies had abruptly curtailed the quote being supplied to the outlets.
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Flower-sellers in Srinagar fleece customers in absence of any regulation
Streetside flower sellers or florists know their business well in Srinagar. In absence of any regulation, they charge at will without being questioned.
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How J&K Bank officials purchased excess space at exorbitant rates in Mumbai in 2010
Preliminary enquiry conducted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) into the purchase of a building for Rs 180 crore by the J&K Bank in Mumbai in 2010.
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