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
In Kashmir, deadlock over meat prices likely to end
The impasse between administration & meat dealers over meat prices in Kashmir is likely to end as ‘fact-finding’ committee submitted report.
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Petrol price hits new record high in Srinagar
The fuel prices on Thursday hit a new record in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir as the rates crossed the mark of Rs. 90.
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In Parliament, GoI admits significant tourist decline in Kashmir
Union Government admitted in Parliament that there has been a significant decline in tourist arrival in Kashmir after Article 370 abrogation.
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J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30 approved
The Administrative Council (AC) approved the adoption of Jammu & Kashmir Industrial Land Allotment Policy, 2021-30.
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Government lifts ban on import of poultry
The government has lifted the ban on import of poultry from non-infected areas after no case of bird flu was detected in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Retail mutton traders protest in Srinagar
Mutton traders from Kashmir capital Srinagar on Monday staged a protest, demanding an end to row over meat prices.
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LG Manoj Sinha announces ₹28,000 Crore Industrial Package for J&K
JAMMU — In a major decision of far reaching consequence, Government of India has approved the new Industrial Developmental Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir....
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NAFED to invest Rs. 1700 Crore for high density plantation in J&K
SRINAGAR — In an important step towards the promotion of Horticulture produce of Jammu & Kashmir and to take it to the global market, the...
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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.
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.
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.
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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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AIMSA calls off MBBS, BDS interns’ strike after stipend hike
AIMSA has called off the strike by MBBS and BDS interns in J&K after the government raised their monthly stipend to ₹25,000 from October 1, 2026.
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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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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.
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