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CCI increase its Cotton Candy Prices by ₹800 per Candy; Weekly Auction Sales Reach 1.46 Lakh BalesThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) Increase its cotton selling price by ₹800 per candy during the week ended 16 October 2026. During the week, CCI sold approximately 1,46,800 bales of cotton from the 2025–26 crop through its auctions.Day-Wise CCI Auction PerformanceOctober 12, 2026 (Monday)CCI began the week with its highest daily sales of the week, selling 71,800 bales. Mills purchased 42,700 bales while traders bought 29,100 bales October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)A total of 25,500 bales were sold on this day . Mills purchased 19,900 bales, while traders bought 6,200 bales.October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)CCI recorded sales of 16,100 bales. Of these, mills purchased 10,100 bales, while traders accounted for 6,000 bales.October 15, 2026 (Thursday)CCI sold 12,800 bales, including 4,300 bales purchased by mills and 8,500 bales by traders.October 16, 2026 (Friday)The week concluded with sales of 20,600 bales. Mills purchased 5,400 bales, while traders bought the remaining 15,200 bales.Cumulative SalesFollowing the latest auction activity, CCI’s cumulative cotton sales for the 2025–26 season reached approximately 1,46,800 bales.

Will Cotton Prices Reach ₹13,000 Per Quintal Again? Farmers’ Hopes Rise Amid Fears of Production DeclineJalgaon, Maharashtra: With concerns over a potential decline in cotton production in Maharashtra this year, farmers are hopeful of securing better prices. Reports indicate that the cotton crop in some regions has been affected by a lack of rainfall and prolonged dry weather. Meanwhile, prices for high-quality cotton in local markets have reportedly reached up to ₹10,000 per quintal. Consequently, there is speculation among farmers as to whether cotton prices might climb back to ₹13,000 per quintal this season.Cotton Prices Had Reached ₹13,500 in 2022In 2021, cotton prices in some markets crossed the ₹10,000 per quintal mark. Subsequently, in 2022, reports emerged that prices had reached as high as ₹13,500 per quintal. However, in the years that followed, prices remained volatile, and farmers were unable to secure the returns they had expected. Now, the potential drop in production has fueled expectations of a market rebound.A Decline in Production Could Bolster PricesIn certain cotton-growing regions of Maharashtra, inadequate rainfall and adverse weather conditions are expected to impact crop growth and overall yield. If production falls and the volume of cotton arriving in the market decreases, it could provide support to prices. However, the actual situation can only be assessed once data on production and market arrivals becomes available.Demand from Ginning Mills Also a Key FactorCotton prices are also influenced by procurement demand from ginning mills. If the availability of raw cotton becomes limited, competition among traders and mills to secure stock may intensify. Furthermore, domestic and international demand for cotton lint, along with other broader market conditions, will also play a role in determining prices.Will Prices Reach ₹13,000 Per Quintal? Private traders in local markets are showing interest in purchasing high-quality cotton. However, procurement prices may vary based on factors such as cotton quality, moisture content, and local demand.If there is a significant decline in production while demand remains strong, further increases in cotton prices are possible. That said, there is no guarantee that the price will reach the level of ₹13,000 per quintal. The future direction of the market will depend on actual production levels, cotton arrivals, and both domestic and international demand.read more :- Indian Rupee Falls 23 Paise to Close at 94.95 Against US Dollar.

The Indian rupee weakened by 23 paise against the US dollar on Friday, closing at ₹94.95 per dollar.The domestic currency opened at ₹94.72 against the US dollar and fluctuated throughout the trading session. It eventually closed at ₹94.95, down 23 paise from the opening level.At close, the Sensex was up 413.66 points or 0.56 percent at 74,729.27, and the Nifty was up 148.80 points or 0.65 percent at 23,146.15. About 2221 shares advanced, 1791 shares declined, and 185 shares unchanged.read more :- Jalgaon Cotton Prices Near ₹10,000 per Quintal

Cotton Prices Near ₹10,000; Open Market Surges Amid Fears of Production DeclineJalgaon, Maharashtra: Cotton prices in the open market are witnessing a surge, driven by concerns over a potential decline in cotton production across the Khandesh region, including Jalgaon, Maharashtra. According to local market reports, private traders are purchasing high-quality cotton at prices ranging from ₹9,000 to ₹9,600 per quintal. Market observers anticipate that if arrivals remain limited while demand stays strong, cotton prices could reach the ₹10,000 per quintal mark.Cotton Crop Affected by Lack of RainfallReports indicate that the cotton crop has been adversely affected during this year’s Kharif season due to a delayed monsoon and insufficient rainfall. A lack of moisture has hindered the development of flowers and bolls on the plants, raising concerns about a drop in regional cotton production.Local estimates suggest that cotton crops sown on time may yield four to five quintals per acre. Meanwhile, in some rain-fed areas, yields are expected to be significantly lower.Private Traders Ramp Up Cotton ProcurementAnticipating a potential shortfall in production, private traders have intensified their procurement of cotton directly from villages. With open market prices exceeding ₹9,000 per quintal, farmers are seeing better returns. However, if production volumes fall, the overall income of farmers could still be negatively impacted, despite the higher prices.Ginning Industry Concerned Over Raw Material ShortageAccording to Pradeep Jain, President of the Khandesh Ginning Traders Association, the decline in cotton production is leading to a shortage of raw materials for ginning units. He noted that the price of raw cotton has reached ₹9,000 per quintal, while the price of processed (ginned) cotton has climbed to approximately ₹67,000 per candy. Strong market prices have raised farmers' expectations. However, the future direction of prices will depend on the actual arrival, quality, and demand for cotton in the coming days.read more :- The rupee opened at 94.72 against the dollar, strengthening by 34 paise.

The rupee had closed at 95.06 on Thursday; today, it opened at 94.72 per dollar, marking a gain of 34 paise.The BSE Sensex fell by 132.98 points, or 0.18%, to 74,182.63, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped by 25.65 points, or 0.11%, to 22,968.55. This decline follows a strong rally on Thursday, during which the Sensex surged by 2.11% and the Nifty by 1.66%.Read More :- Morbi Cotton Arrivals Cross 4,000 Quintals in Three Days

Slow Arrival of Cotton at Morbi Yard; Over 4,000 Quintals Received in Three DaysMorbi, Gujarat: Concerns have been raised regarding the impact of erratic monsoon rainfall on Kharif crop production in the district. The arrival of Kharif crops at agricultural produce markets (mandis) has begun at a slow pace this year. Over the last three days, more than 4,000 quintals of cotton have been recorded at the Morbi marketing yard. Meanwhile, the arrival of other Kharif crops, including groundnuts, remains very low.The price of cotton at the Morbi yard is currently ranging between ₹1,850 and ₹1,980 per 20 kg. During the same period last year, the price of cotton was between ₹1,220 and ₹1,550 per 20 kg. Consequently, there has been an increase of ₹630 in the minimum price and ₹430 in the maximum price per 20 kg compared to the previous year.Significant Arrivals of Cotton and Groundnuts at Halvad YardCompared to Morbi, a higher volume of Kharif crop arrivals has been recorded at the Halvad agricultural produce market. Over the past three days, the Halvad APMC yard has received 33,596 *maunds* of cotton and over 1.21 lakh *maunds* of groundnuts. Additionally, other agricultural produce—such as fennel seeds, sesame seeds, and black gram (*urad*)—are also arriving at the market.14,298 Farmers Registered for MSP ProcurementA total of 14,298 farmers in Morbi district have registered for the sale of groundnuts under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement scheme. According to data as of October 4, the number of farmers who have registered is 8,082 in Tankara, 4,627 in Halvad, 1,024 in Morbi, 549 in Wankaner, and 16 in Malia.After extending the deadline for online registration twice, the state government set October 14 as the final date.Currently, cotton prices are higher than they were last year. However, prices may fluctuate as arrivals in the agricultural produce markets (mandis) increase in the coming days. Given this, both farmers and traders are keeping a close watch on cotton arrivals and market prices.read more :- Indian Rupee Falls 14 Paise to Close at 95.06 Against US Dollar.

The Indian rupee weakened by 14 paise against the US dollar on Thursday, closing at ₹95.06 per dollar.The domestic currency opened at ₹94.92 against the US dollar and fluctuated throughout the trading session. It eventually closed at ₹95.06, down 14 paise from the opening level.At close, the Sensex was up 1,533.72 points or 2.11 percent at 74,315.61, and the Nifty was up 374.65 points or 1.66 percent at 22,997.35. About 1592 shares advanced, 2606 shares declined, and 162 shares unchanged.read more :- CCI Starts Cotton Procurement at MSP

CCI Cotton Procurement: CCI Begins Cotton Procurement TodayOctober 15, 2026: The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) is commencing the procurement of cotton at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). According to reports, there are plans to establish 170 procurement centers this season—an increase of 15 centers compared to last year. However, arrivals at government centers may remain limited, as open-market cotton prices are expected to stay above the MSP.The report states that the MSP for medium-staple cotton has been set at ₹8,267 per quintal, while the MSP for long-staple cotton is ₹8,670 per quintal.The cotton crop has been adversely affected this year due to a prolonged lack of rainfall during the monsoon season. A shortage of moisture during critical growth stages—such as flowering, boll formation, and maturation—has hindered plant development in many regions, raising concerns about a potential decline in production.Citing CCI official Lalit Kumar Gupta, the report notes that farmers can register via a mobile app, which also provides information regarding the locations of procurement centers.Potential Price Surge Due to Declining Cotton ProductionTypically, the country produces between 300 and 325 lakh bales of cotton. However, production for this season is projected to fall to between 250 and 275 lakh bales.According to cotton market expert Govind Vairale, the anticipated drop in production could push open-market prices as high as ₹10,000 per quintal.Meanwhile, amid concerns over declining domestic production, the textile industry has requested that the central government permit duty-free cotton imports until December.Experts believe that if market prices remain above the MSP, the volume of cotton arriving at CCI procurement centers is likely to remain limited.read more :- Drought Threatens Adilabad Cotton Crop

Drought Threatens Cotton Crop in Telangana; Farmers Turn to Alternative Irrigation to Save HarvestAdilabad, Telangana: A prolonged lack of rainfall combined with rising temperatures has placed the standing cotton crop in the district under severe threat. To save their crops, farmers are resorting to various measures, including the use of sprinklers, drip irrigation, borewells, and water from canals. The persistent dry weather is hindering the growth of cotton plants, raising concerns about a potential decline in yield.With temperatures in the district reaching approximately 36°C, soil moisture levels in the fields are depleting. According to available agricultural data, the area under cultivation in Adilabad district includes approximately 4.30 lakh acres of cotton, 56,000 acres of soybean, 42,000 acres of pigeon pea (arhar), and 21,000 acres of maize.Gandrath Prabhakar, a farmer from Kapparla village in Tamsi mandal, is using water from a borewell to irrigate his cotton fields via sprinklers. He notes that the lack of rain has prevented the plants from developing an adequate number of cotton bolls. Furthermore, irregular power supply and frequent electricity outages are complicating irrigation efforts.Meanwhile, some farmers are attempting to save their crops by sourcing water from canals, local streams, and small rivers; however, the availability of water remains uncertain.According to Punjab Reddy, a farmer from Nipani village in Bhimpur mandal, the drought may make it difficult for many farmers to even recover their cultivation costs. There are concerns that the second and third rounds of cotton picking will be adversely affected.Crops in the red-soil regions of Tamsi, Talamadugu, and Bhimpur are expected to suffer the most damage, whereas the situation in areas with black soil is reportedly somewhat better.While the hot and dry weather might reduce issues related to excess moisture in the cotton, this does not guarantee that farmers will receive prices above the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Cotton quality, market demand, and production conditions also influence prices.read more :- Global Cotton Prices Slide in Major Markets

Global Cotton Prices Decline; Weakness Observed in Key Markets Including India and China: Cotton IncorporatedGlobal cotton markets have experienced a decline in prices over recent weeks. According to the October 2026 Monthly Economic Report from Cotton Incorporated, international cotton price benchmarks have shown weakness. Prices remain under pressure in major cotton markets, including India, China, and Pakistan.The report notes that the December NY/ICE cotton futures contract fell from 93 cents per pound at the end of August to 78 cents per pound by early October. Subsequently, there was a slight recovery, with prices reaching approximately 80 cents per pound.Other NY/ICE futures contracts—for March, May, and July—traded at higher levels than the December contract; the May contract, for instance, was priced at approximately 85 cents per pound. Meanwhile, the December 2027 futures contract stood at around 78 cents per pound.The 'A Index'—a key indicator for international cotton prices—dropped to 88 cents per pound after having peaked above 100 cents per pound in early September. It later recovered to hover around 91 cents per pound.In China, the CC Index 3128B showed cotton prices falling from 18,400 yuan per tonne in early September to approximately 17,200 yuan per tonne. During this period, the exchange rate of the Chinese currency remained relatively stable.Cotton prices in India also saw a decline, with domestic market rates dropping from ₹70,000 per candy to approximately ₹64,700 per candy. Similarly, in Pakistan, cotton prices fell from 19,400 Pakistani rupees per maund to approximately 18,400 Pakistani rupees per maund.The data in the report reflects the persistent weakness in the global cotton market and the continued pressure on prices in major producing countries.read more :- The rupee opened 23 paise stronger against the dollar at 94.92.

On Wednesday, the rupee had closed at 95.15; today, it opened at 94.92 per dollar, marking a gain of 23 paise.Indian equity benchmarks opened flat on Thursday. In early trade, the Sensex was up by 330 points, while the Nifty showed a gain of 41 points.Read More :- Indian Rupee Falls 15 Paise to Close at 95.15 Against US Dollar.