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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Night flight cargo services for perishable items starts from Srinagar Airport
In a significant development, authorities in Kashmir have started the night flight cargo services from Srinagar Airport.
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Altaf Bukhari demands revision of Geology & Mining policy in J&K
Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday reiterated his demand for revision of Geology and Mining policy in J&K.
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Mutton shop sealed in Pulwama for charging exorbitant rates
Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department Pulwama sealed a mutton shop in Kakapora for allegedly selling meat at exorbitant rates.
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ACB files charge sheet in J&K Bank loan fraud case
The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday filed a charge sheet against three people in connection with the ₹270 Crore J&K Bank loan fraud case.
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In Kashmir, mutton shortage to end within a week’s time
The severe mutton shortage in Kashmir is likely to end in a week's time after new retail mutton rates were approved by the J&K authorities.
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Mutton crisis over in Kashmir as ice melts after crucial meet
After almost a gap of four months, stalemate over mutton finally ended on Wednesday after a threadbare discussion was held.
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J&K’s budget for 2021-22 set to be unveiled in Parliament
Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory’s second budget is set to be presented in the Parliament in the next few days.
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No proposal to bring petroleum products under GST: Finance Minister
Central Government said that there is no proposal to bring crude petroleum, petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel, natural gas under the GST.
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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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Kashmir Marathon gets 1,807 registrations, over 2,000 participants expected
Kashmir Marathon has received 1,807 registrations, including 73 foreign athletes from 12 countries. Tourism officials expect participation to cross 2,000.
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J&K Govt issues formal order hiking medical interns’ stipend to ₹25,000
J&K has issued a formal order raising the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, including FMGs, to ₹25,000 retrospectively from October 1, 2026.
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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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