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
J&K Bank customers face inconvenience after mPAY suffer outage
Jammu and Kashmir Bank customers are facing problems in accessing mPAY services on Saturday, leaving customers fuming.
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New Union budget makes progressive steps for online gaming
The budget presented by Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament in February received high praises from various representatives of gaming industry.
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New generation telecoms will bring Indians closer, claims TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) foresees that 6G mobile technology will probably go mainstream within 10 years or less.
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Amid Russia-Ukraine war, edible oil stocked for ‘black-marketing’ in Valley
The alleged sale of edible oil in the black market by the traders in many parts of the Valley has triggered the scarcity of oil amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Sun Pharma, Lupin recall products in US market
Leading drug makers Sun Pharma and Lupin are recalling products in the US, the world's largest market for medicines, for different reasons.
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J-K spend Rs 60k Crore on electricity in 12 years
The cash starved Jammu and Kashmir has purchased over Rs 60,000 crore power or electricity for the last 12 years.
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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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Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.
Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.
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.
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