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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Govt formally approves 19% fare hike for commercial vehicles
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha-led administration has approved a fare hike of 19% for all commercial passenger vehicles in J&K.
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Vegetable prices sky rocket in Srinagar
Shopkeepers across Srinagar city markets have unilaterally increased the price of vegetables, fruit and other commodities by their will.
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In a first, Milk ATM installed in Pulwama
For the first time in Jammu and Kashmir, the Department of Animal Husbandry has come up with a Milk ATM in Pulwama town.
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Kashmir’s mutton industry registers Rs 400 Cr loss
Kashmir’s mutton industry has suffered a cumulative loss of Rs 400 Crores in the past four months after new rates were fixed in the Valley.
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Market checking against substandard pesticides intensified in Pulwama
A market checking drive was organized by the south Kashmir's Law Enforcement Department in Pulwama district on Saturday.
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No license required to operate stone crushers, mixing plants
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir today notified the J&K Stone Crushers/Hot and Wet Mixing Plants Regulation Rules, 2021.
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Haryana-based company deploys 1100 employees in J&K Bank
Haryana-based company, Tenon, has secured a contract for facility management with Jammu & Kashmir Bank across the Kashmir region.
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Meat ‘mafia’ creates artificial shortage of meat in Kashmir
Mutton mafia, active both outside and inside Valley has allegedly created artificial shortage of meat much to the discomfiture of consumers.
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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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JKSET aspirants urge Omar Abdullah to postpone Kashmir Marathon
JKSET aspirants have urged Omar Abdullah to defer the October 25 Kashmir Marathon by a week, citing possible traffic restrictions and exam travel concerns.
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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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