Cotton

Kasturi Cotton Certification Rises To 2.13 Lakh Bales In 2025-26

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

Nearly 2.1 lakh bales of Indian-grown cotton were certified as Kasturi Cotton Bharat during the cotton marketing season that ended on September 30. The increase in certified volumes and the expansion of blockchain-based coverage point to a growing focus on origin, quality and traceability

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Cotton Reforms To Take Centre Stage At Reform Utsav In Hyderabad

Textile Insights October 8, 2026

Digital procurement, farmer payments, quality improvement and cotton traceability among key initiatives to be showcased Technology-driven reforms aimed at making cotton procurement more transparent, farmer-friendly and efficient will take centre stage at a special showcase event being organised by the Ministry of Textiles on October 6 as part of Reform Utsav 2026. The

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Global Cotton Output Likely To Edge Past Consumption, But Supply Risks Persist

Textile Insights September 8, 2026

Global cotton production is expected to marginally exceed consumption in the 2026-27 season, but the projected surplus could narrow as weather, pest and crop-related risks emerge, according to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). Global cotton output is projected at 26.2 million tonnes against consumption of 25.9 million tonnes, leaving a surplus of around

Economy

Kasturi Cotton, Amazon Engage Karur Exporters On Global E-commerce

Textile Insights December 18, 2025

Kasturi Cotton Bharat, in collaboration with Amazon Global Selling, recently hosted an interactive session for members of the Karur Textile Manufacturer Exporters’ Association (KTMEA), focusing on enabling Indian manufacturers and exporters, particularly in the home textiles segment, to leverage global e-commerce platforms. The session facilitated discussions on how

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India Charts Roadmap For Sustainable Cotton Future On World Cotton Day 2025

Textile Insights October 8, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), marked World Cotton Day 2025 in New Delhi with a high-level conference themed “Cotton 2040: Technology, Climate & Competitiveness.” The event brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across the cotton value chain to discuss

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Explore Global Markets As Against Just Local Markets: PM Modi

Textile Insights February 27, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi after inaugurating Bharat Tex 2024 said the Indian textile and apparel industry needs to think big by increasing exports rather than concentrating on just the domestic market. “It is important to come out of the mindset that India itself is a big market and mull on increasing exports to worldwide markets,” […]

Industry

Indian Ministry Of Textiles Showcases 2023 Achievements

Textile Insights December 29, 2023

The Indian Ministry of Textiles launched several initiatives in 2023, which include PM MITRA Parks, Kasturi brand cotton and garnered investment of around Rs 2,119 crore under PLI Scheme. The initiatives also include 126 research proposals approved and valued at Rs 371 crore under National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM) for speciality fibre and technical textile. […]

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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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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 […]