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,
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 (₹ per Candy, Ex-Gin) 40s Combed Cotton Yarn (₹ per kg) […]
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 […]















