By Sonali Gudka BBC World Business Report

The flare-up in tensions between India and Pakistan over the disputed territory of Kashmir has made life in the region a challenge, especially for those trying to run a business.

But some companies are determinedly pressing on - such as the trout farms in Kashmir, which are famous for their delicious fish.

Kashmiri trout is regarded by some gourmets as one of the most delicious types of fish in the world.

World beating

The meat is subtly-flavoured and comes easily off the bone.

"It is the best [trout] in the whole world because it is coming from fresh water, glacial waters or spring water"

Trout breeder Shakath Ali

It also has none of the sponginess of fish farmed in the West.

However the prolonged conflict in Kashmir has been devastating for local fish farmers.

Nevertheless trout breeder Shakath Ali still harbours global ambitions.

He said it is a competitive industry but he would like to see his fish available on the tables of international markets.

Pollution free

At Dachigam National Park near the state capital of Srinagar, Mr Ali proudly shows off his farm.

Rainbow and brown trout swim in the running water of a diverted stream, unlike many farms in the west where fish are raised in crowded lakes.

Ali said this produces healthier, tastier trout.

"It is the best in the whole world because it is coming from fresh water, glacial waters or spring water," he said.

"These are free from all types of contaminations, pollutions," he added.

Local customers

Trout were introduced to Kashmir by the Scots in 1900 but large scale cultivation didn't start until the 1980s, with the help of European Union funding.

Trout fishing attracted anglers from around the world, but these days few dare to come to the region.

Exports are all but impossible through Srinagar's highly fortified airport.

Frequent power cuts make it hard to freeze the fish.

So right now farmers have to content themselves with selling to appreciative customers like Nazeem at the local market who said that that trout provides him with protein and vitamins and is very tasty.

However few outside the region will be able to taste the trout until calm returns to Kashmir.