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 Bank customers unable to access mPay
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Bank customers are facing problems in accessing mPay.Customers informed that they are not able to access the app which...
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Kashmir’s GI tagged Saffron launched in UAE
DUBAI — In a function, the geographical indication (GI) tagged Saffron from Kashmir was launched in Al-Maya Supermarket, Dubai, UAE, by Principal Secretary Agriculture...
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SARFAESI Act: Banks to take over mortgaged properties of defaulters in 60 days
SRINAGAR — At a time when entrepreneurs are seeking more concessions to run their ventures who have witnessed slowdown since August 5 last year,...
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Relief for Apple Growers: 50% subsidy for carriage & storage in cold stores announced
SRINAGAR — In a major relief to apple growers of J&K, 50 per cent of transport from cold chains or orchards to markets and...
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Petrol and Diesel prices continue to rise
SRINAGAR — Oil marketing companies on Wednesday hiked petrol prices by 15 paisa and diesel by 25 paisa per litre.In Delhi, petrol price was hiked...
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AC approves J&K Communication & Connectivity Infrastructure Policy
JAMMU — The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the Jammu and Kashmir Communication and...
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Administrative Council clears 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project
JAMMU — In a significant decision, the J&K Administrative Council in its meeting here today approved the proposal for development of 850 MW Ratle...
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At 25%, J&K’s unemployment double than national average
SRINAGAR — In a major concern, the unemployment rate has reached to 25 percent in Jammu and Kashmir, which is double the national average.Jammu...
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