SRINAGAR, May 7 -- The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) has warmly welcomed the opening of a new branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) in the Karan Nagar area of Srinagar. The inauguration ceremony, attended by several dignitaries, marked a significant milestone for the business community in the region.

According to a statement issued by the KTA, its President, Aijaz Shahdhar, was present at the branch opening ceremony and assured the bank's management of the alliance's full support. Shahdhar emphasized the pivotal role that bank branches play in facilitating trade and commerce.

"Bank branches serve as important hubs for financial transactions and provide convenient access to banking services for traders and entrepreneurs," Shahdhar state...