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 Govt has commissioned study on privatisation of power distribution: Minister
The Jammu & Kashmir Government has commissioned a study to assess suitable options regarding privatisation of power distribution.
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Cement factories extract mining material illegally in Pulwama
The cement factories in Pulwama district are extracting mining material while flouting norms and causing havoc to the local environment.
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450 companies to invest Rs 25,000 crore in J-K
Industrial sector is set to bloom in Jammu and Kashmir as over 450 companies have signed an MOUs to invest over Rs 25,000 crore in the UT.
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J&K Bank among 14 banks face RBI’s monetary penalty
Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty to 14 banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank for non-compliance with certain provisions.
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Quarry holders to resume operations in Kashmir
Quarry holders in Kashmir will start their operations from tomorrow after the government issued a disposal permit in their favour.
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Five brick kiln owners fined for looting consumers in south Kashmir
Authorities imposed hefty fine on the owners of brick kiln owners who were selling the bricks on the higher rates in Pulwama and Shopian.
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COVID-19 cripples Tourism sector in Jammu & Kashmir
The pandemic of COVID-19 has badly hit Tourism sector in Jammu Kashmir. There are no tourists at present in the Valley owing to the lockdown.
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Traders coordination committee demands unlock in Kashmir
The Joint Coordination Committee of City Center (JCCCC) Traders on Wednesday appealed the Lieutenant Governor to opt for unlock.
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