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Giriraj Singh Unveils New Growth Agenda For Cotton Sector

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) celebrated its 56th Foundation Day in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, with Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening India’s cotton sector through higher farmer incomes,

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The Cotton Story: Who Decides What Goes Into Your Clothes?

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

For nearly two centuries, the country that grew some of the world’s finest cotton was not allowed to make much cloth from it. Colonial law taxed Indian-woven textiles until British mills in Manchester could undersell them — raw cotton left Indian ports one way and came back the other—spun, woven and priced by someone else. […]

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Global Cotton Trade Set For Growth Even As Supply Tightens

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Global cotton trade is expected to remain on a growth trajectory over the medium term despite increasing supply-side pressures and geopolitical uncertainties, according to the latest World Cotton Trade Report – July 2026 released by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). The report projects global cotton trade to reach 9.6 million tonnes in 2026/27 and […]

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Uzbekistan To Import 100,000 Tonnes Of Afghan Cotton Annually

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

Uzbekistan has committed to purchasing 100,000 tonnes of cotton from Afghanistan each year as part of a broader initiative to strengthen bilateral economic ties and expand cooperation across agriculture, trade, transport and infrastructure development. The commitment was announced during a high-level visit to Kabul led by Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid

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CAI Raises India’s Cotton Crop Estimate To 337 Lakh Bales For 2025-26

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has revised upward its cotton pressing estimate for the 2025-26 season to 337 lakh bales of 170 kg each, an increase of 3 lakh bales from its previous estimate of 334 lakh bales, reflecting improved crop availability in key producing regions. The latest assessment, finalised by the CAI Crop […]

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Better Cotton Partners Uzbekistan Standards Agency

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

Better Cotton (formerly BCI) has signed a cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan’s Uzstandard Agency to strengthen sustainability standards, certification systems and quality infrastructure across the country’s cotton sector. The partnership aims to support Uzbekistan’s ongoing efforts to modernise its cotton industry by aligning national standards with

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Monsoon Prospects: Emerging El Niño Raises Fresh Concerns For India’s Cotton And Textile Industry

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Delayed rains, slower cotton sowing and an evolving El Niño pattern could influence fibre availability, prices and the textile value chain in the months ahead India’s South-West monsoon in 2026 has arrived with a mixed outlook, bringing cautious optimism for agriculture while raising fresh concerns for the country’s cotton and textile industry. Although the

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Zimbabwe Unveils Reforms To Revive Cotton Sector

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

Zimbabwe is rolling out a series of reforms aimed at revitalising its cotton industry, with a focus on improving farmer incomes, boosting productivity and strengthening the country’s cotton value chain. The government plans to introduce pricing reforms to create a more balanced and sustainable system for both farmers and contractors, while expanding the use of […]

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Azerbaijan Plans Cotton Insurance Scheme To Reduce Market Risks

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

Azerbaijan is planning to introduce insurance mechanisms for the cotton sector to protect farmers and cotton producers from price volatility in international markets, as part of broader efforts to strengthen the industry’s long-term sustainability. The announcement was made by Zeynal Naghdaliyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Department for

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Monsoon Delays And Global Trends Support Cotton Market

Textile Insights June 24, 2026

Indian cotton prices have strengthened in recent days, supported by a rally in international cotton futures and concerns over delayed monsoon progress in key cotton-growing regions. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has increased its cotton prices by nearly Rs 1,100 per candy (356 kg), reflecting stronger market sentiment and improving demand from spinning mills. […]