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
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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Fruit Mandi Pulwama lacks basic facilities
Despite Pulwama being a hub of vegetable and fruit production in Kashmir, the Fruit Mandi Pulwama lacks basic facilities, causing immense hardships to traders.
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Kashmir faces ‘shortage’ of meat in Ramadhan
The valley of Kashmir is facing a shortage of meat, which many believe is artificial, in the holy month of Ramadhan as there is a deadlock over the prices.
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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 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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LG Manoj Sinha has designated Special Fast-Track Courts in Jammu and Srinagar to try exam paper leaks, cheating and other offences under the 2024 Act.
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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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