BUSINESS

First Lady e-inaugurates all women branch of J&K Bank

Srinagar: First Lady Usha Vohra e-inaugurated the first “All Women Branch of J&K Bank” at a function organised at the SKICC today in presence of Parvez Ahmad, Chairman J&K Bank. Vohra also inaugurated special services and products designed exclusively for women clients of the Bank, which included Pink Gold Saving Scheme, Pink Platinum Saving Scheme, […]

HP-based University announces scholarships for female Kashmiri students

HP-based University announces scholarships for female Kashmiri students

Srinagar: Shoolini University in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, one of the top not-for-profit private universities of the north, today announced 25 scholarships for female students of Kashmir Valley. Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. P.K. Khosla, Vice Chancellor, said in a statement: “Recognizing the importance of imparting education to female students, the university has decided to have […]

Govt extends GST amnesty scheme by 30 days

Govt extends GST amnesty scheme by 30 days

  SRINAGAR: Much to the relief of businessmen, traders and industrialists of the state, Advisor to Governor B. B. Vyas today ordered extension of GST amnesty scheme by 30 days. The decision was taken by the Advisor during a meeting with the representatives of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).  The trade body […]

Advisor Ganai for bridging gap between farmers, agri dept

Advisor Ganai for bridging gap between farmers, agri dept

SRINAGAR: Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai today stressed on identifying appropriate technological advances in the field of agriculture and helping the farmers to adopt the same so that it leads to overall progress of this vital sector. He said this while chairing a review meeting of Agriculture Production Department (APD). The Advisor emphasized on […]

Chairman JK Bank meets Vohra’s Advisor, discusses new initiatives

Chairman JK Bank meets Vohra’s Advisor, discusses new initiatives

Srinagar:Chairman of J&K Bank, Parvez Ahmed, Thursday  called on Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar and discussed various initiatives carried out by the bank. During the meeting,  Ahmed briefed the advisor about various initiatives taken by the bank for up-lift of weaker sections of society besides lending helping hand to the startups. He also apprised […]

JK Bank disbursed Rs 1540.00 cr to more than 83,000 beneficiaries

JK Bank disbursed Rs 1540.00 cr to more than 83,000 beneficiaries

SRINAGAR: Parvez Ahmed, Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Bank, on Monday said during the last fiscal, the JK Bank disbursed Rs 1540.00 cr to more than 83,000 beneficiaries. He apprised Governor N.N. Vohra, at the Raj Bhavan today. Ahmed apprised Governor about the Bank’s achievement of increasing lending in Agriculture, horticulture, handicrafts, hospitality & tourism, poultry, […]

HDFC Bank welcomes government approval on its fund-raising proposal

HDFC Bank welcomes government approval on its fund-raising proposal

Srinagar: HDFC Bank limited welcomes the government’s approval for its proposed capital raising of Rs. 24,000 crore. This decision comes against the backdrop of an expected pick-up in credit growth driven by consumption-led demand and a recovery in the investment cycle. “We are delighted to hear that the government has approved our capital raising proposal. […]

HDFC Bank features in the top 100 brands of the world

HDFC Bank features in the top 100 brands of the world

  Srinagar: HDFC bank became the only Indian brand to be featured in the BrandZTM  top 100 most valuable global Brands according to ranking  released recently by WPP group company Millward Brown This is the fourth time in a row that HDFC Bank has been featured in the Top 100 global brands list. In the latest ranking, the […]