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AEPC Seeks Zero Duty On Cotton Imports

Textile Insights May 16, 2026

The Apparel Export Promotion Council has urged the central government to reduce import duty on cotton to zero from the current 11 percent, warning that rising raw material costs and tightening domestic supplies are impacting the competitiveness of India’s textile and apparel sector. AEPC

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SIMA Welcomes Mission For Cotton Productivity

Textile Insights May 11, 2026

Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) has welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Mission for Cotton Productivity (MCP) under the National Mission for Cotton Productivity, also known as Kapas Kranti, with an outlay of Rs 5,659.22 crore up to 2030-31. In a statement, Durai Palanisamy, the chairman of SIMA, described the initiative as a timely […]

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BTMA, CottonConnect Sign Cotton MoU

Textile Insights May 11, 2026

Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CottonConnect Ltd to support the development of Bangladesh’s domestic cotton sector and strengthen sustainable cotton sourcing initiatives. The agreement was signed at the BTMA office in Gulshan, Dhaka, with the meeting led by Showkat Aziz Russell and Alison Ward. Under the

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Brazil Cotton Prices Rise To Multi-Month High On Strong Global Demand

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

Cotton prices in Brazil have climbed to their highest nominal level since late July 2025, supported by firmer global prices, limited seller participation, and rising crude oil values, according to the latest update from the Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics (CEPEA). The CEPEA/ESALQ cotton index (eight-day payment) reflects tightening market conditions during

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Textile Industry Seeks Removal Of 11% Cotton Import Duty

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

The Southern India Mills Association (SIMA) and the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) have jointly urged the government to permanently remove the 11% import duty on cotton, citing rising input costs and widening supply-demand gaps in India’s textile sector. The recommendation follows a study titled Economic Analysis of Cotton Supply, Pricing and Trade Policy

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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 to continue as exports are forecast to rise nearly 10 per cent to […]

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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