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NBR Scraps 2% AIT On Imports Of Cotton & MMFs

Textile Insights July 21, 2025

Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has scrapped the recently imposed 2% advance income tax (AIT) on imports of cotton and man-made fibres (MMFs) used in the country’s garment and textile sector. The exemption, effective immediately, applies exclusively to industrial Import

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Better Cotton Makes Major Progress In Uzbekistan Programme

Textile Insights July 21, 2025

Better Cotton, the world’s leading cotton sustainability initiative, has announced major progress in its Uzbekistan programme, highlighting improved due diligence processes and a stronger focus on decent work. In collaboration with its programme partner, GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation), Better Cotton has enhanced its framework to drive deeper impact

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Natural Farming Gains Ground As Cotton Farmers Embrace Zero Budget Cultivation

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

In the sprawling cotton fields of Vidarbha and the Deccan plateau, where generations have battled erratic rains and relentless market prices, a quieter transformation is underway. It does not involve high-yielding GM seeds or agri-drones. Instead, it begins with a cow, a clay pot, and a question: What if the land didn’t need fixing, just […]

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Bt Cotton In India: Two Decades On, A Story Of Transformation, Resistance, And The Road Ahead

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

Bt cotton, introduced in India in 2002 as a genetically modified crop designed to resist the deadly bollworm pest, has revolutionized cotton farming across the country. In just over two decades, it has expanded to cover more than 95% of India’s cotton acreage, becoming one of the most widely adopted biotech crops in the world. […]

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Cotton Incorporated Unveils Revamped CottonWorks Platform

Textile Insights June 23, 2025

Smart, Digital-First Hub for the Global Textile Industry Cotton Incorporated has officially launched its reimagined CottonWorks website, unveiling a comprehensive digital platform designed to serve professionals across the global textile and apparel value chain. More than just a redesign, the new CottonWorks.com is a modern, intuitive and fashion-forward hub that supports

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Trust Protocol Reports Sixth Year Of Record Growth

Textile Insights June 16, 2025

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced its sixth consecutive year of growth, achieving record increases in both enrolled planted acres and participating growers. For the 2025 planting season, the programme represents 2.58 million planted acres, up 18% from the previous year, with 1,512 growers now enrolled – a 14% increase over 2024. This growth […]

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USDA Forecasts Global Cotton Consumption To Reach 5-Year High In 2025-26

Textile Insights June 9, 2025

In its May report, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has projected global cotton consumption to reach 118.1 million bales in the 2025-26 marketing year. This would mark the highest level of use in five years, signaling a cautious yet notable rebound in global cotton demand. The forecast reflects a continuation of steady recovery […]

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India’s Cotton Exports To Fall 47% In 2024-25: CAI

Textile Insights May 27, 2025

India’s cotton exports are expected to decline sharply to 15 lakh bales in the 2024-25 season (October-September), down from 28.36 lakh bales in the previous year, due to lower domestic output and cheaper Brazilian cotton in global markets, said the Cotton Association of India (CAI). CAI President Atul S. Ganatra noted that Brazilian cotton is […]

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CAI Urges Cotton Traders To Boycott Türkiye Over Anti-India Stance

Textile Insights May 22, 2025

In a strong appeal to the Indian cotton trading community, the Cotton Association of India (CAI) has urged a complete halt to all cotton trade with Türkiye, citing the country’s anti-India stance and its alignment with Pakistan during recent geopolitical tensions. In a circular issued by President Atul S. Ganatra of CAI, the association highlighted […]

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Better Cotton Joins Policy Hub To Strengthen EU Sustainability Policy Dialogue

Textile Insights May 15, 2025

Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has joined the Policy Hub—a Brussels-based coalition driving collaborative input on key EU policy developments in the textile and apparel sector. Established in 2019, the Policy Hub facilitates technical discussions on emerging regulations and builds consensus across its network to influence policy areas