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 (₹
India’s cotton story is getting tighter. Just as textile mills are gearing up for stronger export orders, the country’s cotton crop is facing weather-related risks, pushing up fibre prices and increasing the industry’s dependence on imports. The latest USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) assessment has pegged India’s cotton production for 2026-27 at 24.5 million 480-lb














