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India’s Cotton Exports Drop By 55% Amid High Domestic Prices

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

India’s raw cotton exports are projected to decline significantly in MY 2024/25, falling by 55% to 1.2 million 480-lb bales, according to FAS Mumbai’s October 2024 report. Domestic lint prices, trading 4% higher than global rates, have made Indian cotton less competitive internationally.

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IIED & AIDMI Study Highlights Adverse Impact Of Climate Change On Cotton Farmers In Gujarat And Maharashtra

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

A new report by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and the All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI), titled “Building Resilience for Cotton Farmers in India,” highlights the climate challenges faced by smallholder cotton farmers in Gujarat and Maharashtra. This in-depth study, drawing from surveys and focus group

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AbTF And TextileGenesis To Enhance Traceability For Cotton Made In Africa

Textile Insights December 7, 2024

The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and TextileGenesis, a Lectra Group company, have announced the continuation of their partnership to advance traceability for Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) verified fibre. This collaboration underscores their shared commitment to sustainable cotton production and supply chain transparency. CmiA, a leading standard for sustainable cotton,

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Better Cotton Partners With TEXPROCIL To Promote Indian Cotton

Textile Insights November 12, 2024

Better Cotton has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) of India to promote high-quality, sustainable Indian cotton on the global stage. This partnership builds on TEXPROCIL’s initiative, launched in collaboration with the Government of India and the Ministry of Textiles, to introduce ‘Kasturi

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From Field To Fuel: Organic Cotton’s Role In Renewable Energy

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, innovative approaches are emerging that leverage the power of nature itself. Dr. Ajay Ranka, Chairman and Managing Director of Zydex Group, sheds light on a promising avenue: the correlation between organic cotton cultivation and the generation of clean energy through biogas production. The foundation of this synergy lies […]

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India To Become Net Cotton Importer Amid Declining Production: USDA Report

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

India is expected to become a net importer of cotton for only the second time in two decades, as cotton imports for the 2024/25 marketing year (August 2024 – July 2025) are forecast to reach 2.3 million bales, nearly triple the previous year’s figure, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

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Better Cotton Pakistan Signs MoU With Mahmood Group and CCRI For Sustainable Cotton Production

Textile Insights October 28, 2024

Better Cotton Pakistan has signed an MoU with Mahmood Group and the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) to enhance the production and adoption of Better Cotton. Over the next three years, Mahmood Group will fund training for CCRI, aiming to establish it as an official Better Cotton Programme Partner, supporting around 8,000 farmers in Multan. […]

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Decline In Cotton Sowing In Kharif Season Raises Export Concerns

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

India’s textile industry is grappling with a significant challenge as reduced cotton sowing during the current kharif season raises concerns about meeting the government’s ambitious export targets. As of September 13, cotton sowing has dropped to 11.24 million hectares, down from 12.36 million hectares in the same period last year. This decline raises questions

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Premier Digital Launches GOTS-Certified Organic Cotton Fabrics

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

Premier Digital Textiles has launched a range of fully GOTS-certified pigment-coated organic cotton fabrics, starting with the 2327 Eco Bebe Double Gauze. Designed for nursery products like swaddles, bibs, baby sheets and toys, this fabric is part of the company’s commitment to sustainable textile production. Nick Smith, Managing Director of Premier Textiles Group,

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Spain’s Cotton Area and Production Outlook For MY 2024/25

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

Spain’s cotton area for MY 2024/25 is projected to decline slightly from MY 2023/24, covering just over 51,000 hectares. Although much-needed rains arrived, they were too late to influence expansion plans, as farmers had already set their planting schedules. Majority of cotton in Spain is planted in April. While early planting began in late March […]