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Duty-Free Cotton Imports Set To Lift Stocks In 2025-26

Textile Insights June 17, 2026

India’s cotton imports are expected to surge to 60–65 lakh bales (170 kg each) in the 2025-26 season following the government’s decision to remove import duty on cotton, a move aimed at ensuring adequate availability of quality fibre for the textile industry. According to the Cotton Association

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Higher MSP, Monsoon Boost Cotton Sowing Across India

Textile Insights June 10, 2026

Cotton sowing is gaining momentum across key growing regions of India, with farmers increasingly favouring the crop during the ongoing kharif season, supported by higher minimum support prices (MSP), assured procurement and lower water requirements compared to competing crops. In Gujarat, the country’s largest cotton-producing state, farmers had planted cotton on

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Global Cotton Market Tightens As Production Falls And Demand Rises In 2026-27

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

The global cotton industry is heading into a tighter supply cycle for the 2026-27 season, with lower production forecasts and steady improvement in mill consumption expected to reshape pricing dynamics across major cotton producing and consuming regions. According to the latest Cotton and Wool Outlook: May 2026 released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), […]

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Launches Forensic Verification Programme With Oritain

Textile Insights June 8, 2026

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has introduced a new Physical Assurance Programme in partnership with Oritain to scientifically verify the origin of U.S. cotton and strengthen supply chain transparency. The initiative follows a successful pilot project and incorporates forensic isotopic analysis to validate claims that cotton products are sourced from the United States. The

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Global Cotton Production Set To Decline In 2026/27, India Emerges As Bright Spot: ICAC

Textile Insights June 5, 2026

The global cotton sector is expected to contract modestly in the 2026/27 season as rising production costs, adverse weather conditions and competition from alternative crops continue to weigh on grower sentiment, according to the latest Cotton This Month report released by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). Global cotton area is projected to decline by

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Cotton Prices Decline After Centre Removes Import Duty

Textile Insights June 4, 2026

Domestic cotton prices have begun declining following the government’s decision to suspend the 11 percent import duty on cotton from June 1 to October 31, providing relief to spinning mills, textile manufacturers and exporters facing elevated raw material costs. Market participants reported an immediate correction in cotton prices, with further moderation expected as

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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. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, the programme seeks to address mounting

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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 […]