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Australia Strengthens Position As Global Cotton Trade Dynamics Shift

Textile Insights May 7, 2026

The global cotton landscape is undergoing a significant realignment, with Australia emerging as a central player. Since the 2022-23 marketing year, Australia has consistently ranked as the world’s third-largest cotton exporter, trailing only Brazil and the United States. This trajectory is set

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Kazakhstan Partners With China For US$ 360 Million Integrated Cotton-Textile Cluster

Textile Insights May 7, 2026

Kazakhstan is accelerating efforts to build a self-reliant textile industry through a new $360 million partnership with Chinese textile major Xinjiang Lihua. The project aims to establish a vertically integrated cotton-textile cluster in southern Kazakhstan, strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities while reducing dependence on textile imports. The initiative was

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Cabinet Approves Rs 5,659 Cr Cotton Productivity Mission

Textile Insights May 6, 2026

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved the Mission for Cotton Productivity with an outlay of Rs 5,659.22 crore for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31, aimed at addressing structural challenges in India’s cotton sector and strengthening its global competitiveness. Aligned with the government’s 5F vision Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to […]

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Cotton Yarn Prices Surge In Tirupur

Textile Insights May 6, 2026

Cotton yarn prices in Tiruppur have continued their upward trend, with rates for knitwear production increasing by Rs 7 per kg over the weekend, adding to a series of hikes witnessed over the past few months. The latest increase follows multiple revisions this year, including Rs 7 per kg hikes in late February and mid-March, […]

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Smart Robots Transform Cotton Farming In Xinjiang

Textile Insights May 6, 2026

Shihezi City is witnessing a significant shift in cotton cultivation as intelligent agricultural robots move from pilot testing to large-scale deployment across farms in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Designed for precision spraying, these advanced machines are equipped with vision-based sensor systems capable of identifying individual plants. This enables highly

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ICAC Unveils Carbon Credits Initiative To Boost Farmer Incomes

Textile Insights May 6, 2026

The International Cotton Advisory Committee has launched a new initiative aimed at creating additional revenue streams for cotton farmers by enabling their participation in global carbon credit markets. The programme links sustainable farming practices directly to financial returns, with participating growers expected to generate up to $200 per hectare in additional

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Duty Cut Proposal On Raw Cotton Faces Hurdle Amid Inter-Ministerial Concerns

Textile Insights May 6, 2026

India’s proposal to reduce or temporarily remove import duties on raw cotton is facing resistance, as differences emerge between the Ministry of Textiles India and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare over its potential impact on domestic stakeholders. The move, initiated by the Textile Ministry, aims to ease input cost pressures on garment exporters […]

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Govt Weighs Cotton Duty Cut Amid Rising Input Costs

Textile Insights April 29, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles is actively evaluating a reduction or temporary removal of import duties on raw cotton, as part of a broader effort to ease cost pressures on the domestic textile industry. The move comes in response to sustained industry demands to scrap the current 11 percent customs duty, which has been impacting competitiveness […]

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OEKO-TEX Organic Cotton Certification Sees 272% Surge

Textile Insights April 28, 2026

The demand for credible organic cotton certification is gaining strong momentum across the global textile industry, driven by increasing scrutiny around sustainability claims and supply chain transparency. Reflecting this shift, the OEKO-TEX Organic Cotton certification has witnessed a remarkable 272% year-on-year growth as of 31 March 2026, highlighting the industry’s

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Better Cotton Gains Momentum In Uzbekistan With Focus On Regenerative Practices

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) strengthened its footprint in Uzbekistan during March 2026, bringing together industry stakeholders to accelerate the shift towards regenerative and sustainable cotton production. The highlight of the month was the first-ever Uzbekistan Programme Partner Meeting, held in Fergana on March 27–28, which gathered around 40 participants from