Cotton prices rose by Rs 3,000–4,000 per candy last week to around Rs 68,000 as slow arrivals, concerns over lower yields and improving demand from spinning mills supported the market. Farmers also held back supplies in anticipation of further price increases. The recovery coincided with gains
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
Global cotton trade is expected to remain on a growth trajectory over the medium term despite increasing supply-side pressures and geopolitical uncertainties, according to the latest World Cotton Trade Report – July 2026 released by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). The report projects global cotton trade to reach 9.6 million tonnes in 2026/27 and […]















