Delayed rains, slower cotton sowing and an evolving El Niño pattern could influence fibre availability, prices and the textile value chain in the months ahead India’s South-West monsoon in 2026 has arrived with a mixed outlook, bringing cautious optimism for agriculture while raising
The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has increased its cotton pressing estimate for the 2024-25 season by 2 lakh bales, bringing the total to 304.25 lakh bales of 170 kg each (equivalent to 319.27 lakh running bales of 162 kg each). This revision is based on inputs from 11 state associations and trade sources. As […]













