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
Major relief to artisans, weavers as Govt notifies new schemes
SRINAGAR — In a major relief to the artisans and weavers, the Government on Thursday notified two new schemes to provide fillip to the...
Business & Economy
J&K Bank’s profit declined by 500% in five years: CAG Report
SRINAGAR — Released on last Wednesday, the Comptroller and Auditor General report has revealed that the profit level of Jammu and Kashmir Bank has...
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J&K LG announces Rs 1350 Cr economic package
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced a mega economic package of Rs 1350 Crore for reviving the ailing...
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Business & Economy
LG Sinha assures mega economic package for J&K
SRINAGAR — While addressing a press conference at Raj Bhawan, honourable LG Manoj Sinha told reporters that every Panchayat will get Rs 10 lac,...
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E-Auction portal created to promote GI tagged ‘Kashmir Saffron’
SRINAGAR — With an aim to promote trading of GI tagged ‘Kashmir Saffron’, the Department of Agriculture under the aegis of India International Kashmir...
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₹ 45,000 crore loss in business since lockdown in Valley, says KTA
SRINAGAR — The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) on Sunday said the five-month-long lockdown had dented the Valley’s economy by Rs 21,000 crore and the...
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Centre approves five private sector CA storage projects for J&K
SRINAGAR — The Government of India has approved five private sector proposals for setting of Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage projects in Jammu and Kashmir.The...
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GoI issues GI certificate for Kashmir Saffron
JAMMU — In a momentous decision, GoI has issued certificate of GI registration for the Saffron grown in the Kashmir Valley.Expressing happiness on the...
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Three held, arms and Hizb posters seized in Shopian
Security forces arrested three people and recovered a grenade, AK-47 magazines and HM posters during a joint search operation in Shopian's Imam Sahib area.
Flyover collapse in Samba’s Vijaypur kills one, injures three
One person was killed and three others injured after an under-construction flyover collapsed in the Jakh area of Vijaypur in Samba district on Tuesday.
Two held as Pulwama Police, Army recover pistol, grenade
Pulwama Police, Army and CRPF apprehended two men and recovered a pistol, ammunition and a grenade during a joint operation in the Yarwan forest area of Rajpora.
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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.
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