Cotton

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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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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Rising Cotton Prices Boost CCI Stocks But Farmers Miss Gains

Textile Insights May 18, 2026

Cotton prices in Maharashtra have surged to around Rs 8,900–9,000 per quintal, marking the sharpest increase since 2022, driven by strong global demand and higher polyester prices linked to rising crude oil costs. However, the rally has brought little benefit to cotton farmers, as most had already sold their produce earlier in the season at […]

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Textiles Ministry Reviews MSP Preparedness For Cotton Season 2025–26

Textile Insights October 3, 2025

Ahead of the Kharif Cotton Season 2025–26, the Ministry of Textiles has rolled out record procurement infrastructure and digital tools to ensure smooth Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations for farmers. Textiles Secretary Smt. Neelam Shami Rao chaired a comprehensive review with cotton-growing states, the Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI), and senior officials to

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CAI Lowers 2024-25 Cotton Pressing Estimate To 301.75 Lakh Bales

Textile Insights March 10, 2025

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has revised its cotton pressing estimate for the 2024-25 season downward by 2.5 lakh bales, bringing the total projection to 301.75 lakh bales of 170 kgs each. This marks a reduction from the previous estimate of 304.25 lakh bales. The revision is based on input from members of 11 […]