Cotton

Big Promotion For Kasturi Brand Cotton At ICAC 81st Plenary Session

Textile Insights December 5, 2023

India promoted Kasturi brand cotton as a premium brand from India at the 81st plenary meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) held in Mumbai. The cotton brand has been introduced by India for global markets and was launched at the plenary meeting for the first time to a

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Indian Govt Initiates Pilot Project To Hike Cotton Output

Textile Insights November 30, 2023

The Indian government through the Textiles Ministry has initiated a pilot project in 10 states involving 15,000 farmers to hike output of the very best Indian cotton quality, by adopting best worldwide agricultural practices. “The outcome of this pilot project is expected in January 2024 and the data will be evaluated by Indian Council of […]

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Shankar-6 Cotton Price Down 15.45% From Same Time Last Year

Textile Insights November 27, 2023

The price of Gujarat grown Shankar-6 variety of cotton on October 25 was Rs 55,800 per candy of 356 kg each as compared to Rs 66,000 per candy a year ago, or down 15.45 percent. Since cotton prices have remained subdued, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has purchased nearly two lakh bales of 170 […]

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CCI To Procure One Million Bales Of Kasturi Brand Cotton

Textile Insights November 24, 2023

Government owned Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) is set to procure over one million bales of premium Kasturi cotton in the current season that began in October. “India’s cotton output for the 2023-24 season is projected at 36 million bales of 170 kg each, Lalit Kumar Gupta, CMD of CCI told Mint. Last season the […]

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India To Witness Lowest Cotton Production In 15 Years

Textile Insights November 1, 2023

In its first estimate of cotton crop output for the 2023-24 season, which began in October, the Cotton Association of India (CAI) has pegged it at 29.5 million bales of 170 kg each, the lowest in 15 years. These estimates are below that of the Indian agriculture ministry’s estimate of 31.6 million bales and also […]

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Yagi Develops Full Traceability Tool For Indian Organic Cotton

Textile Insights October 31, 2023

Yagi & Co has developed a proprietary system for consistent traceability from cotton field to yarn, via a proprietary management system that links the international certifications for Indian organic cotton. According to the Japanese company, there are several international certifications and standards for organic cotton. These begin with cotton ginning to ensure

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Punjab Ginners On Strike. May Impact Cotton Arrivals

Textile Insights October 31, 2023

Punjab based cotton ginning factories have closed down their units and embarked on an indefinite strike after the state governments sent notices for recovery of taxes. Members of the Punjab Cotton Factories and Pressing Association have also decided not to purchase seed cotton from farmers till the dispute is resolved. This strike is happening in […]

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Piyush Goyal Launches Website Of Kasturi Cotton Bharat Brand

Textile Insights October 23, 2023

Minister of Textiles Piyush Goyal launched the website of website of Kasturi Cotton Bharat. Kasturi Cotton is a cotton brand launched by the Ministry of Textiles and Cotton Corporation of India (CCI). This website will provide necessary information and updates on this initiative and highlights the registration process for ginners to produce Kasturi Cotton Bharat […]

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Google Awards $3.3mn Grant To Developer Of Cotton Ace App

Textile Insights October 21, 2023

Google has given a US $3.3 million grant to Wadhwani AI as part of Google’s AI for the Global Goals challenge, aiming to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Global Goals. Wadhwani AI’s existing Cotton Ace app, which helps farmers in fighting pests in cotton farms, will now be expanded to fight pests in other […]

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Tamil Nadu Cotton Acreage Up 10% In 2022-23 Season

Textile Insights October 16, 2023

According to the Tamil Nadu Agriculture University (TNAU), cotton acreage in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has risen 10 percent in the 2022-23 cotton season as against the previous season. Cotton cultivation has increased to 1.62 lakh hectares, which is a hike of 10 percent in sowing area. This has resulted in production of […]