India’s textile and apparel industry is facing one of its most complex operating environments in recent years as the escalating crisis in West Asia disrupts shipping routes, inflates freight and insurance costs, delays export deliveries and increases volatility in crude-linked raw materials.
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 […]













