Kasturi Cotton Certification Rises To 2.13 Lakh Bales In 2025-26
Nearly 2.1 lakh bales of Indian-grown cotton were certified as Kasturi Cotton Bharat during the cotton marketing season that ended on September 30. The increase in certified volumes and the expansion of blockchain-based coverage point to a growing focus on origin, quality and traceability within India’s textile value chain.
The adoption of Kasturi Cotton Bharat has increased since its launch, with certified volumes rising from 47,100 bales in 2023-24 to 2.13 lakh bales in 2025-26.
More than 10 lakh bales have now been brought under the Kasturi Cotton Bharat blockchain. The system creates a technology-enabled trail covering cotton through to the final product.
The initiative is aimed at providing buyers with greater confidence regarding the origin and quality of Indian cotton.
Blockchain-based certification is becoming increasingly relevant as textile buyers in international markets seek greater visibility across supply chains.
Industry users point to growing demand for transparency and traceability among global textile buyers, particularly in the U.S. and Europe.
The development comes as traceability becomes an increasingly important part of cotton sourcing and textile supply-chain processes.
India’s cotton output is estimated at 498 lakh bales by 2031-32. Of this projected production, around 132 lakh bales are expected to qualify as Kasturi Cotton.
The increase in certification and blockchain coverage indicates the expanding role of traceability in establishing the origin and quality of Indian cotton for buyers.
