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.
News & Interviews
Man rears Kali Masi chicken breed in Pulwama
A man from south Kashmir's Pulwama district has started a unique poultry farm where he is rearing and selling the world's most expensive chicken.
Business & Economy
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.
Business & Economy
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).
Business & Economy
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5 Email Marketing Practices To Boost Open Rates
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Business & Economy
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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J&K Govt employees to get zero-balance accounts, concessional loans & insurance benefits
J&K government employees can access listed J&K Bank benefits, including loan concessions, waived processing fees, accident insurance and banking facilities.
Tanvir Sadiq seeks daily wagers’ regularisation report by Oct 31
NC spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq has urged the J&K Chief Secretary to submit the pending daily wagers’ regularisation report to Omar Abdullah before October 31.
CRPF constable dies after gunshot injury at HMT in Srinagar
CRPF Constable Gajendera Kumar Dugga died after sustaining a gunshot injury at HMT in Srinagar. Doctors at SMHS Hospital declared him brought dead.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.
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JKSA seeks probe into ‘Free Kashmir’ slogans at JMI amid student protest
JKSA has urged Jamia Millia Islamia and Delhi Police to investigate reported ‘Free Kashmir’ slogans on campus amid a student protest for union restoration and elections.
J&K Bank Q2 net profit rises 10.6% to ₹546 Crore
J&K Bank reported a 10.6% rise in Q2 net profit to ₹546.36 crore, with gross NPAs falling to 2.23% and total business growing 19.38% to ₹3.10 lakh crore.
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Tanvir Sadiq seeks daily wagers’ regularisation report by Oct 31
NC spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq has urged the J&K Chief Secretary to submit the pending daily wagers’ regularisation report to Omar Abdullah before October 31.
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