Special Report

Why Cotton & Yarn Prices Are Dropping – And How Spinning Mills Can Thrive!

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Indian cotton textile market has witnessed a sustained bearish trend over the recent quarters. Below is the indicative price trajectory for Shankar-6 (the benchmark Indian cotton variety) and 40s Combed Cotton Yarn (40s CWC/Hosiery) over the last six months. Month (2026) Shankar-6 Cotton (₹

Cotton

Cotton–Yarn Cycle At A Turning Point: Can Indian Spinners Sustain Their Recent Margin Recovery?

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

By Dr. Gurudas Aras The Indian cotton spinning industry appears to be entering a new phase of the cotton–yarn cycle. After a prolonged period of margin pressure, spinners have enjoyed a significant improvement in profitability over the past six months, supported by competitive cotton prices, stronger cotton-yarn exports—particularly to China—and substantial capacity

Trade & Market

Cotton Yarn Demand Revives As Mill Utilisation Crosses 90%

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

India’s spinning industry is witnessing a revival in cotton yarn demand, with capacity utilisation at textile mills crossing 90% and yarn inventories remaining low. However, a sharp rise in cotton prices is threatening to squeeze mill margins and raise concerns over the sustainability of operations. The demand recovery has been under way for nearly five […]

Financial Results

Sportking India Q1 FY25: Revenue Up 17.7%, PAT Jumps 75%

Textile Insights July 22, 2024

Sportking India Limited, a leading textile company in India, has announced strong financial results for Q1 FY25, ending 30th June 2024. The company reported a revenue of Rs. 634.0 crores, reflecting a 17.7% year-over-year (YoY) increase and a 3.7% rise quarter-over-quarter (QoQ). EBITDA surged by 48.3% YoY to Rs. 73.8 crores, with the EBITDA margin […]