India-UK free trade agreement to open global markets for J&K’s traditional industries: KCCI

Srinagar, July 26:The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has welcomed the proposed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stating that it holds the potential to significantly enhance the global reach of Jammu and Kashmir’s traditional industries, including handicrafts, handlooms, and agro-based products. In a statement issued on Friday, KCCI President said that the FTA […]
Kashmir Cherries Go Global: First-Ever Rail Export Marks New Milestone

Srinagar, June 14, 2025 – In a groundbreaking development for Jammu and Kashmir’s fruit industry, the first-ever international consignment of Kashmiri cherries was dispatched via rail on June 13, 2025, from Katra to Mumbai, destined for Saudi Arabia. This milestone, powered by the newly operational Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), marks a transformative moment for local […]
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Visits IIKSTC, Saffron Trading Centre in Pampore to Boost Global Trade

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Visits IIKSTC, Saffron Trading Centre in Pampore to Boost Global Trade Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visited the India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC) in Pampore, Jammu & Kashmir, to assess the advancements in saffron cultivation, processing, and global trade. Pampore, known as the Saffron Capital of India, produces the world-famous […]