CCI Delivers Strong FY24–25 Performance, Pays Rs 8.89 Cr. Dividend

The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI), under the Ministry of Textiles, has reported a robust financial and operational performance for FY 2024–25, marking one of the highest turnovers in its history. At a ceremonial event in New Delhi, CCI presented a dividend cheque of Rs 8.89 crore to the Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh. The event was attended by Secretary Textiles Neelam Shami Rao and Joint Secretary Textiles, Padmini Singla, while CMD, CCI, Lalit Kumar Gupta formally handed over the dividend.

The Union Minister lauded CCI’s efforts in strengthening India’s cotton and textile value chain, emphasising the corporation’s importance in ensuring remunerative returns to growers under MSP operations and stabilising domestic cotton prices. He highlighted that CCI continues to play a decisive role during market volatility, thereby supporting both cotton farmers and downstream textile players.

Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao also acknowledged CCI’s operational efficiency and workforce commitment, reaffirming continued Ministry support as India pivots towards higher value-added and traceable cotton systems to compete globally.

CCI clocked a turnover of Rs 20,009 crore in FY 2024–25, making it one of the highest-ever in the Corporation’s history. The dividend payout underscores CCI’s improved operational efficiency, prudent financial management, and its ongoing contribution to the Government of India.

A noteworthy development has been CCI’s contribution to India’s positioning in the premium cotton category. Nearly 97% of certified Kasturi Cotton Bharat during the year 1.51 lakh bales out of 1.58 lakh bales was produced by CCI. With traceability and quality becoming essential in international sourcing, this performance signals India’s intent to move up the value chain and reduce its reliance on commodity-grade exports.

From a sectoral perspective, CCI’s expansion of the MSP procurement ecosystem aligns with the Centre’s farmer-centric approach. During FY 2024–25, 571 procurement centres were operational across 150 cotton-growing districts, compared to 508 in the previous season. Liberalised norms have improved last-mile access and reduced logistics and wait time for small & marginal farmers.

Digital enablement through the Kapas Kisan App, which now has over 46 lakh farmer registrations, has made MSP procurement more transparent and efficient. Aadhaar-linked payments, real-time SMS alerts, paperless documentation and slot booking features have significantly eased farmer participation in MSP operations. Local Monitoring Committees, dedicated helplines and multilingual awareness campaigns further strengthened outreach.

For the textile value chain, CCI’s continued digital push is strategically aligned with global buyer expectations. The Corporation has achieved 100% bale traceability through its Blockchain-based Bale Identification and Traceability System (BITS), ensuring authenticity and end-to-end visibility using QR code-based tracking.

On the buyer side, CotBiz, the digital Cotton Seed and Bale Billing Platform, supports paperless e-auctions, ERP-integrated invoicing, gate passes and real-time dashboards enhancing Ease of Doing Business for mills and traders.

CCI’s performance comes at a time when Indian spinners and vertically integrated textile companies are increasingly engaged in premiumisation, organic cotton, and traceability programs to meet global sourcing standards. CCI’s high-certification output and traceable supply chain infrastructure support India’s positioning as a reliable sourcing base amidst rising scrutiny from Western brands on compliance and sustainability.

With rising global demand for traceable and sustainable cotton, India’s strategic focus on premium cotton, integrated logistics, and digital systems is expected to bolster its competitiveness. CCI’s FY 2024–25 performance highlights both financial strength and evolving operational priorities from MSP-centric farmer resilience to tech-driven transparency for global buyers.