The Half Year Story
During the first six months of the current financial year, the banks operating in the state have increased their advances. But they have under-performed...
Between Credit And Debit
The banking statistics offers enough of details to understand the phenomenon why Kashmir was restive over the JK Bank issue unlike other places, reports...
Credit Guaranteed
J&K Bank Chairman Dr Haseeb A Drabu talked about the prospects and problems of Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme at a seminar on the issue...
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...
