Hand Holding
Being the largest private sector financial institution in the state, J&K Bank has its chest full with funds for CSR. But Shakir Mir reports,...
Surviving Robberies
In a way banking sector is a huge survival story in itself. There were countless robberies and scores of bankers had providential escapes. Shams...
Advancing Apples
The Mughal route town of Shopian is a booming economic centre. Producer of the best apples from the region, its business got impetus after...
“Profitability high on lending operations in J&K”
State’s only listed company, the J&K Bank declared a profit of Rs 409.84 crores for 2008-09. This is the highest ever profit that the...
Insured growth
The entry of private life insurance companies has boosted the growth in this sector. Haroon Mirani reports.
The life insurance sector in Kashmir has been...
Stressed Assets Doubled
As the regulator’s restructuring plan envisaged multiple riders, post-August 5, data indicates that Kashmir has doubled its impaired assets in less than nine months,...
Partnering progress
In a panel discussion presided over by chief minister Omar Abdullah on J&K’s Economic Reconstruction through Public Private Partnership (PPP) last week, economist and...
Yes, J&K is Bankable
Banking sector suffered severely at the peak of turmoil. With J&K Bank in lead, the sector fought back, survived and created thousands of impressive...
Bank to lend men
The state owned J&K Bank is planning to put a director each on boards of local companies it supports. A Kashmir Life report.In coming...
Principal Asset
Its status as the principle mover and shaker in J&K’s economy is undisputed. For generations across the state which have grown with the bank,...
Banking on Kashmir: 2011
Apart from employing around 20 thousand people directly, the banks operating in J&K are the backbone of state’s surging consumer market. Their performance in...
Gen-X Kashmir Discovery
As improved situation restored their confidence, second generation banks entered J&K quite recently. Within shortest possible time, they accelerated competition, created their own space,...
Clearly Stagnant
Data revealed about the banking operations in Jammu and Kashmir in the last six months suggests an improved credit off-take by the corporate and...
A golden story
The traditional gold market in Kashmir is resistant to hallmarking and transparency, leaving enough space for branded outlets and banks. An unconcerned government and...
“If you are good, you will always be appreciated, as long as you are...
Born in the mountainous Doda district, Nida Haji, 36, is emerging as a distinct professional in the USA’s mortgage banking. Termed as one of...
