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
Rupee hits new all-time low of 71.37 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee Tuesday slumped 16 paise against the dollar to trade at a life-time low of 71.37 on strong demand for the US...
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JCCI, KCCI to ‘fight’ jointly for business & developmental issues
Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) and Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries (JCCI) Friday formally united and decided to fight...
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Conversion of Agricultural land goes unabated in Kashmir
Srinagar: The conversion of agricultural land for commercial purposes is increasing at an alarming rate throughout Kashmir valley and ironically, government officials are turning...
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Fida Dot Com – One-stop shop internet cafe for students in Pulwama
Pulwama: Fida Dot Com, an internet cafe in Pulwama, has been providing services like online shopping, airline tickets, railway tickets and of course, internet...
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Asparagus – The vegetable with health credentials is dying in Kashmir
Srinagar: Muhammad Shaban Khanday, 75, a resident of Kalantra area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district started Asparagus production in 1985. His family is now...
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Goods & Services Tax (GST) – Frequently Asked Questions
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir assembly adopted a resolution on 5 July, 2017 to implement the Goods & Services Tax (GST), bringing the state’s indirect...
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Reliance Jio offers more data, longer validity in new plans
New Delhi: Reliance Jio Summer Surprise has finally come to an end but most of the plans were modified and improved during the Jio...
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Govt hikes passenger fare in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar: The state government today announced hike in passenger fare in Jammu & Kashmir for different means of transport services.Addressing a press conference, Minister...
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Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.
Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.
Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K
Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.
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India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.
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Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
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