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USDA Launches Cotton Revival Plan

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched the Great American Cotton Plan, a comprehensive initiative aimed at revitalising the American cotton economy, strengthening domestic textile manufacturing and expanding global trade opportunities for U.S.-grown cotton. Announced by U.S.

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Cotton Duty Exemption Strengthens Growth Prospects For Sanathan Textiles

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

The Union Government’s decision to exempt raw cotton imports from customs duty and the Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) from June 1 to October 31, 2026 is expected to create fresh growth opportunities for integrated yarn manufacturers, with Sanathan Textiles Limited emerging as a key beneficiary. The temporary exemption removes a critical cost burden

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Govt Waives Cotton Import Duty Temporarily To Support Textile Industry

Textile Insights May 30, 2026

In a move aimed at ensuring raw material availability and stabilising input costs for the textile sector, the Government of India has announced a temporary exemption on customs duty for cotton imports from June 1 to October 31, 2026. The decision is designed to maintain a balanced approach between protecting domestic cotton growers and supporting […]

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CPI Opposes Cotton Import Duty Removal, Warns Of Severe Impact On Farmers

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

The Communist Party of India has strongly opposed the Centre’s reported move to remove the 11 percent import duty on cotton, warning that such a decision could severely impact domestic cotton farmers and deepen the agrarian crisis. CPI State Secretary G. Eswaraiah has urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to intervene and press […]

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CAI Projects 7% Rise In Cotton Acreage For 2026-27

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

India’s cotton acreage is expected to increase by nearly 7 percent in the 2026-27 crop year, driven by higher minimum support prices and improved returns to farmers during the current season, according to the latest estimates released by Cotton Association of India (CAI). In a joint statement, Vinay N Kotak and Atul S Ganatra said […]

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India’s Premium Kasturi Cotton Initiative Set To Elevate India’s Global Textile Standing

Textile Insights May 26, 2026

As global supply chains increasingly shift toward sustainable and ethical sourcing, the rollout of Kasturi Cotton India marks a significant transition from a volume-driven commodities market to a value-driven textile economy, writes Kirankumar Panchal in this exclusive article for Textile Insights In a strategic move to position Indian cotton alongside global premium

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Bangladesh Announces Tk 20 Crore Incentive Scheme For Cotton Farmers

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

The Bangladesh government has announced a Tk 20 crore incentive package for cotton farmers for the 2026–27 financial year to boost domestic cotton production and support marginal farmers, according to the Cotton Development Board (CDB). Around 25,000 farmers across 26 districts will receive seeds, fertilisers and pesticides to cultivate cotton on one bigha of land […]

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Cotton Crunch Raises Concerns Across Textile Sector

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry has expressed concern over the sharp rise in domestic cotton prices and tightening raw material availability, warning that the situation could impact production costs, export competitiveness and profit margins in the coming months. Leading textile manufacturers and export bodies have urged the Union Government to suspend the existing

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Egypt Launches Cotton Festival Initiative To Support Textile MSMEs

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) Development Agency has launched the Egyptian Cotton Festival initiative in partnership with Cairo Governorate and the Egyptian Marketing Studies Foundation to strengthen micro, small and medium enterprises operating across the country’s cotton and textile value chain. The initiative is aimed at improving market access, production

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Turkmenistan Under Fire Over Forced Labor In Cotton Sector

Textile Insights May 19, 2026

The global coalition Cotton Campaign has accused the government of Turkmenistan of reversing earlier efforts to reduce forced labor in its cotton sector, following the release of a new monitoring report on the 2025 cotton harvest. The report, prepared by independent groups Turkmen.News and Turkmen Initiative for Human Rights, states that state-imposed forced labor remains