India set for record cotton buying as imports, US tariffs hit pricesNEW DELHI : India is expected to purchase a record volume of cotton from farmers in the upcoming season, as domestic prices face pressure from cheaper imports and weakening demand following hefty U.S. tariffs on textile exports, industry officials told .Cotton consumption in the world’s second-largest producer has slowed, with exporters reporting a sharp decline in orders from the United States, which accounts for nearly 29% of India’s $38 billion in annual textile exports.“Demand has slowed down, and that’s hurting the industry. In this kind of market, farmers are unlikely to get the promised support price for their cotton,” Atul Ganatra, president of the Cotton Association of India, told .The government will have to step in and buy a record amount of cotton – maybe around 14 million bales, Ganatra said.India has raised the price at which it will buy new-season cotton from domestic farmers by 7.8% to 8,110 rupees per 100 kg, but local market prices are hovering around 7,000 rupees.Prices are expected to come under pressure from next month due to rising supplies from the new season’s crop and the arrival of cheaper imported cotton, said Pradeep Jain, a ginner based in Jalgaon in the western state of Maharashtra.Last week, India extended an import duty exemption on cotton by three months, until the end of December.Farmers usually sell their crop to the state-run Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) whenever prices fall below the government-set floor price.In the 2024/25 marketing year, which ends this month, CCI spent a record 374.36 billion rupees to buy 10 million bales from farmers.“There is no limit or target for buying cotton from farmers in the new season. We will buy the entire quantity that farmers bring to CCI,” Lalit Kumar Gupta, managing director of CCI told .The CCI is planning to increase the number of procurement centres by 10% to 550 in the new season and has the capacity to purchase more than 20 million bales, Gupta said.In December quarter, India could import more than 2 million bales, said a New Delhi-based dealer with a global trade house.“Imported cotton is not only cheaper but also better in quality. So, textile mills will be busy using it even when local supply is at its peak, which will push down domestic prices,” the dealer said.read more :- Rupee open Falls 01 Paise to 88.08/USD
Rupee opens marginally lower at 88.08/USD post GST rate overhaulThe local currency opened at 88.08 against the US dollar, compared with 88.07 against the greenback at the previous close.read more :- Cotton Market Update: Domestic and Global Trends
Cotton Market Weekly: Domestic Trends & Global MovesDomestic MarketsShankar-6 eased ₹100 to ₹55,300/candy as muted demand, thin export parity, and steady arrivals kept mills cautious. CAI reported daily arrivals at 7,400 bales (cumulative: 3.04 crore bales). CCI sold 6,900 bales on Friday.South India’s yarn market stayed weak under higher U.S. tariffs, with Tirupur seeing negligible trades. Mills may cut rates further next month as India’s $10.8 bn U.S. textile exports face up to 63.9% duties, pressuring hubs like Tirupur, Noida, Ludhiana, and Bengaluru.India extended duty-free cotton imports till Dec 2025, easing mill costs but raising procurement pressure on CCI beyond its 99 lakh bale target. Overall sentiment remains negative for domestic prices.International MarketsICE cotton futures fell, weighed by a stronger dollar and soft grain markets. Lower oil prices, making polyester cheaper, also capped cotton.WTI crude slipped 0.9% to $64/bbl amid weak U.S. demand and OPEC+ supply outlook. Cotton’s narrow 65.50–68.50c range signals possible downside below 65.50c.USDA reported net cotton sales of 179,300 RB (2025/26) and exports of 112,700 RB, with commitments down 23% YoY at 30% of USDA’s target.CFTC’s On-call report flagged downside risk: the record 2.3:1 purchase-to-sales ratio suggests any futures rebound may trigger farmer fixation, amplifying selling pressure.read more :- Indian Rupee higher 09 Paisa, Ends at 88.07 per Dollar
The Indian rupee on wednesday higher 09 paise to close at 88.07 per dollar, while it opened at 88.16 in the morning.The Sensex closed the day with a gain of 409.83 points, or 0.51 per cent, at 80,567.71, while the Nifty 50 rose 135 points, or 0.55 per cent, to settle at 24,715.05. The BSE Midcap index rose 0.63 per cent, while the Smallcap index jumped 0.90 per cent.read more :- Giriraj Singh reviews cotton MSP preparations for Kharif 2025-26
Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh reviews preparations for Cotton MSP operations for Kharif Season 2025-26Criteria for procurement centre operations notified for the first time: Record 550 centres proposed in major cotton producing states. Nationwide self-registration by farmers and slot booking through ‘Kapas-Kisan’ mobile app to commence this seasonUnion Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi on 2nd September 2025. The meeting was attended by Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Smt. Padmini Singla, Joint Secretary (Fibres), Shri Lalit Kumar Gupta, CMD, Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and other senior officers of the Ministry of Textiles and Cotton Corporation of India. The objective of the meeting was to assess the preparedness for Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations for cotton during the ensuing Kharif marketing season 2025-26 commencing from 1st October 2025.Shri Giriraj Singh reiterated the Government’s commitment to the welfare of cotton farmers and assured that all cotton procurement falling under MSP guidelines will be done without any disruptions and with focus on timely, transparent and farmer-centric service delivery. He expressed his commitment to safeguard the interests of cotton farmers by ensuring remunerative prices for their produce and accelerate the transition to a digitally empowered system.The Union Minister said that in line with the Government’s Digital India vision, all processes from procurement of cotton by Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to sale of stocks under MSP operations are now completely faceless and paperless thereby strengthening the trust and confidence of farmers and other stakeholders in MSP operations.For the first time, uniform criteria have been laid down for setting up of procurement centres, taking into account key parameters such as area of cotton cultivation, availability of functional APMC yards and availability of at least one stock processing factory at the cotton procurement centre. As a result, a record 550 procurement centres have been set up in major cotton producing states. Procurement of cotton under MSP will commence from October 1 in northern states, October 15 in central states and October 21 in southern states, 2025.From this season, Aadhaar-based self-registration of cotton farmers and 7-day slot booking facility will be made available across the country through the newly launched 'Kapas-Kisan' mobile app. This digital platform aims to streamline procurement operations, ensure transparency and realise Aadhaar-based payments directly into farmers' bank accounts through the National Automated Clearing House (NACH). The SMS-based payment information service introduced last year will also continue.To enhance support at the ground level, Local Monitoring Committees (LMCs) will be constituted by the States in each APMC Mandi for immediate grievance redressal. Additionally, dedicated state-level helplines and a central CCI helpline will remain active throughout the procurement period. Deployment of adequate manpower, logistic support and other infrastructure will be ensured before the start of the cotton season.read more :- Textile relations with China strengthened after Modi visit
After PM Modi's visit, textile industry is now weaving strong ties with ChinaThe Yarn Expo in Shanghai is bringing back confidence in the Indian textile industry.The tariff war launched by US President Trump is likely to hit the Indian textile industry hard. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that India will not bow down to any pressure. According to experts, US tariffs could badly impact one-fourth of India's textile exports in the next six months, while traders are grappling with order cancellations in their biggest export market. Now the Indian textile industry is moving fast, as Consul General of India in Shanghai Pratik Mathur aptly put it, the thread of prosperity is weaving strong ties with China.Consul General Pratik Mathur on Tuesday visited the Yarn Expo in Shanghai, the largest of its kind in the world. The Yarn Expo in Shanghai is bringing back confidence in the Indian textile industry. This expo is the largest of its kind in the world. This time more than 30 Indian companies are participating across various sectors of the textile value chain, including yarn and fabric manufacturers from Prime Minister Modi's own Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi. India's presence at the Global Expo is highlighting our vibrant textile innovations, such as contamination-free and fully traceable Kasturi cotton.China is a global leader in textile production and trade, known for its vast scale, cost-effectiveness and integrated ecosystem, making it a major exporter of fabrics, yarns and ready-made garments across the world, and is being looked at as a new partner in this industry. India's presence in the knitting, yarn and textile sectors at the textile mega event resonates our visionary 'Make in India' philosophy, empowering global partnerships and making supply chains sustainable. India's textile exports in the region are growing impressively, boosting regional trade and economic synergies. India, inspired by the Prime Minister's call for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, is constantly striving to create opportunities for sustainable growth, with the goal of building a developed India by 2047.India's textiles and apparel (T&A) exports are projected to reach $37.7 billion in 2024-25, contributing 8.63% of total merchandise exports, with the United States and the European Union being the major destinations. The country is the sixth largest T&A exporter in the world, with a global trade share of around 4.1-4.5%. Major export categories include cotton textiles, ready-made garments and man-made textiles, while recent growth has been significantly driven by the apparel sector.
Amid Trump's tariffs, Centre to hike MSP cotton procurement to protect farmersThe Centre will hike cotton procurement at the federally determined minimum support price or MSP to protect farmers from falling local prices, following the government's decision to waive duty on fibre imports and shore up the garment sector facing Trump's 50% tariff.Farmers are already grappling with price pressures as textile manufacturers prefer to import cheaper short-staple fibres due to high domestic rates. The textile industry, one of the country's largest employers, had itself been pleading with the central government for duty relief due to falling margins and the impact of the pandemic.To support the labour-intensive garment industry on the one hand and cotton growers on the other, the Centre has directed state-run Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to be ready for large procurement and buy as much quantity of produce as producers bring to its procurement centres, an official said. Whenever market prices fall, farmers depend on CCI for minimum prices.On August 28, India extended the 11% import duty exemption on cotton imports, including agricultural cess, till the end of December. The tax exemption was initially applicable between August 19 and September 31.By temporarily halting taxes, the government aims to stabilise inflation in products such as ready-made garments, ease raw material crisis and protect small and medium enterprises, an official said in a statement on August 19."We are ready to buy as much as farmers want and CCI is there to help cotton growers," said CCI Managing Director Lalit Kumar Gupta.For the 2025-26 season, the Centre has fixed the MSP for the popular medium-staple cotton at ₹7,710 per quintal (100 kg), up by ₹589 over the previous year. Importers say the cost of fibre imported from abroad is between ₹5000-6200 per 100 kg.Global garment buyers have cut new imports from India following Trump's hefty tariffs and analysts say companies may turn to Bangladesh or China, where tariffs are lower. CCI is expanding its buying power centres to over 500.read more:- Removing cotton import duty to bridge quality and supply gap
Proposal to remove cotton import dutyNew Delhi : India’s decision to eliminate import duty on raw cotton was driven by urgent supply, quality, and competitiveness concerns in the textile value chain.It is a strategic move initiated to address raw material shortages, reduce input costs for textile mills, curb inflationary pressures, and uphold India’s competitive edge in global textile trade.Textile and apparel exports account for a significant share of India’s foreign earnings. Duty-free access to premium cotton allows domestic producers to offer high-quality yarns and fabrics at globally competitive price points, reinforcing the “Make in India” brand and helping retain market share in key destinations such as Europe and North America.In terms of global trade, India is the sixth largest exporter of textiles, with a 3.91 per cent share in world textile exports. According to the Textile Ministry, the sector provides direct employment to over 45 million people, making it the second largest employment generator in the country, next only to agriculture.However, the country’s cotton production fell from about 35 million bales in 2020-21 to some 31 million bales in 2024-25 due to adverse weather conditions and pest attacks.The Department of Agriculture said in a recent statement that as of August 15, total cultivation area for cotton has reduced, with acreage falling by 3.24 lakh hectares in (2025-26) compared to the previous year (2024-25).The government’s duty waiver stems from concerns about cotton shortages. Industry groups had warned about higher yarn prices, leading to an increase in textile prices ahead of the festival season.Duty-free access to premium cotton allows domestic producers to offer high-quality yarns and fabrics at globally competitive price points.India’s 2024-25 cotton crop was dominated by medium-staple varieties, while many spinning mills require long and extra-long staple fibres to meet higher-end yarn specifications.Various spinning mills usually stockpile lower-grade domestic cotton to blend with imports, tying up substantial working capital. Industry estimates suggest that duty relief can cut raw-material financing needs by 15-20 per cent, immediately improving cash flows, especially for small and medium-sized spinning units grappling with post-pandemic demand volatility.Thus, allowing duty-free imports plugs this quality and quantity shortfall immediately, ensuring uninterrupted production for value-added textile units.Removal of import duty would ease the pressure on domestic textile mills by stabilising raw material costs ahead of the festive season when garments are in high demand.Concerns over farmers being affected are addressed through the minimum support price (MSP) mechanism. For the marketing season 2025-26, growers get Rs. 7,710 per quintal for medium staple variety, while for long staple, it is Rs. 8,110 per quintal.The Cotton Corporation of India continues to procure unsold crops at MSP levels, with any losses on stock clearances financed via the federal budget, ensuring farmers are insulated from market fluctuations.Meanwhile, the calibrated relief measure can defuse trade tensions with Washington, which is pushing for broader market access in bilateral trade.It may signal India’s willingness to use targeted tariff relief as a bargaining chip in broader agricultural and industrial talks.read more :- Rupee opens steady at 88.16 /USD
Rupee opens flat at 88.16 against dollar as tariff uncertainty continuesThe rupee opened flat on September 3 at 88.16 against the dollar as US tariff uncertainty continues. The currency had ended at 88.16 against the greenback the previous day.read more :- Giriraj Singh: Government is serious about the challenges of textile sector
Government Serious About Textile Sector Challenges – Interview with Giriraj SinghUnion Textile Minister Giriraj Singh, in an exclusive conversation with CNBC Awaaz, discussed in detail the condition and prospects of the Indian textile industry. He said that the government still has to meet companies with turnover below ₹100 crore in order to understand their issues and challenges.The minister acknowledged that additional tariffs have given a slight setback to the textile sector, but he expressed confidence that India has always been a country that turns crises into opportunities.Giriraj Singh explained that globally, the textile market is worth $800 billion, of which 40 countries account for nearly $590 billion. He added that India’s total textile market is $180 billion, out of which only $40 billion is exported, with 34% of it going to the U.S.He further said that despite challenges, the supply of textile products from India to the U.S. continues.The minister expressed hope that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could be implemented soon, which would provide more relief to exporters. He assured that the government is committed to resolving the industry’s difficulties and that corrective steps are being taken at all levels.read more :- Free import policy puts Maharashtra's cotton owners in trouble
Centre’s free imports to subdue cotton prices leave Maharashtra gin owners in dire straitsThe decision of the Central Government to extend duty-free imports of cotton till December 31 has pushed the businesses of gin press owners in Maharashtra into uncertainty.With India expected to see all-time high imports of 42 lakh bales of cotton (1 bale has 170 kg of ginned cotton), traders said the government has to step in to prevent the collapse of mandi prices of ‘kapas’ or raw unginned cotton with seeds, once the season starts.Last month, the Central Government decided to remove the 11 per cent import duty on cotton to support the domestic garment sector.Farm leader Vijay Jawandhiya had called the move suicidal, as it would leave the cotton farmers in dire straits. “The government had promised not to let farmers be affected. We want the government to remember its words,” he said.At present, while Indian candy is being traded at Rs 55,000-56,000, imported candies are available at Rs 51,000-52,000. Since the Central Government had waived off the import duty, Indian candy prices have come down by Rs 1,000/quintal.Pradeep Jain, founder director of the Khandesh Cotton Gin Press Factory Owners Traders Welfare Association, said the bigger question before the entire value chain would be the price realisation of farmers. Jain said most of the Gin Press owners and traders would be facing losses due to the availability of cheap imports. “But unless the Central Government, through the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), steps in early, farmers would face severe loss,” he said.For this season, the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of cotton is Rs 7,710 per quintal, which has to be taken into account while finalising the price of a candy, which is approximately 356 kg of cotton. This invariably makes the candy trade at a higher price than imports, as the concept of MSP is not there in other cotton-growing countries, mainly the USA.Indian ginners, involved in the mechanical separation of cotton fibres from seeds, said the bales and candy (340 kg of pressed de-seeded cotton) are sold at higher prices in the international markets because ‘kapas’ is purchased at the government-declared Minimum Support Price (MSP).Initially, the exemption was till September, and later extended till December. This move has been welcomed by the textile industry, which felt the availability of cheap raw material would help them tide over the first few months of the cotton marketing season that begins during September-October.Atul Ganatara, president of the Cotton Association of India (CAI), the body representing the cotton value chain, said India would see an all-time high import of 42 lakh bales thanks to this move.At Khandesh, the Muhurt trade of cotton fetched a price of Rs 7,600 per quintal, which is lower than the MSP. These traders said it was a warning sign, as once the arrivals start, it would dip further. The condition of the cotton crop in most parts of the country is said to be good without any major reports of losses or pest infestation. Indian farmers had taken cotton over 108.47 lakh hectares, over the 111.39 lakh hectares of last season. Most farmers are worried about price realisation given the easy availability of cotton from overseas.
The Indian rupee on tuesday lower 01 paise to close at 88.16 per dollar, while it opened at 88.15 in the morning.Sensex drops 206.61 points to settle at 80,157.88; Nifty declines 45.45 points to 24,579.60read more :- PLI Textile Scheme: Last date of application is 30 September
PLI textile scheme application window open till September 30New Delhi: The government Monday said it has decided to extend the application window for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textilestill September 30, 2025 in view of the strong and enthusiastic response received from industry stakeholders.During the recent invitation of application in August, 22 new applications have been received from manmade fibre (MMF) apparel, fabrics, and technical textiles sector.“Government gives one more chance to prospective investors to benefit from the scheme,” the textiles ministry said in a statement.As per the statement, the application window is being reopened based on the appetite of the industry to invest more under the scheme, which is an outcome of the growing market and confidence generated due to manufacturing of textiles products in India under the PLI Textiles Scheme.“No application shall be accepted after the closure of the application window,” it said.So far, 74 participant companies with committed investment of Rs 28,711 crore were selected as beneficiaries under the PLI scheme.read more :- Imported cotton is being given preference over domestic cotton
Imported cotton is being preferred over domestic cotton due to better quality and competitiveness in prices.Nagpur (Maharashtra): With consignments of imported bales booked at an average of Rs 52,000-53000 per candy (per 356 kg), spinners say that despite matching with domestic rates, import of foreign bales is being preferred due to better quality.Sources said some Indian spinners (yarn mills) have imported low quality bales at Rs 48,000 per candy and are looking to buy more than 10,000 bales of the same quality at 1% lower prices. This means that the government agency, Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), will have to reduce the rates of processed cotton further.Since the government has removed import duty on cotton, CCI has cut prices by over Rs 3,000 per candy, including a discount for bulk purchases of up to Rs 400-600 per candy.Traders say if the rate per candy is between Rs 52,000-53,000, private traders will not be able to pay more than Rs 6,500-6700 per quintal for raw cotton brought by farmers. The minimum support price (MSP) is Rs 8,110 per quintal. Vijay Nival, a farmer-cum-trader from Yavatmal, said private traders will not be able to buy raw cotton at MSP and farmers will have to depend on CCI procurement.Manjit Chawla of Manjit Fiber Pvt Ltd, Wani, Yavatmal, said even at the same prices, bales coming from Brazil or Australia are being preferred due to better quality. Since the quality standards (recovery) of imported bales are slightly better than domestic bales, spinners/yarn mills will prefer imports if cotton is available at similar rates. This means Indian companies, including CCI, will have to cut prices further.Initial arrivals have started in areas like Khargone in Madhya Pradesh, but rates are low due to high moisture levels, Chawla said. Indian spinners have so far been importing cotton from countries like Australia, Brazil, Tanzania, Chad, Burkina Faso and Benin.read more :- Haryana: 90% cotton and 50% millet crop loss expected
Haryana: 90 percent of cotton and 50 percent of millet crops are expected to be destroyedMahendragarh : Farmers have expressed apprehension of damage to 90 percent of cotton and 50 percent of millet crops due to continuous rain. The compensation portal has not been opened in Mahendragarh district yet, due to which farmers are not able to apply for compensation. Farmers have demanded the administration and the government to open a compensation portal in the district.This time in Mahendragarh district, there has been 112 percent more rainfall than normal in the rainy season. From June 1 to September 1, this time the district has received a total of 718 mm of rain, whereas the normal rainfall is 338.9 mm.In terms of more than normal rainfall, Mahendragarh district is at the first position in the state. At the same time, a total of 198 mm of rain was recorded during the month of August, which is 44 percent more than normal, due to which 50 to 90 percent damage is being feared in cotton standing in about 50 thousand acres and millet crops standing in three lakh acres.Both cotton and millet crops have been completely ruined due to accumulation of two to two and a half feet of water in about 50 acres of crops in the hilly villages. The state government has not yet opened a portal for the district. In such a situation, farmers are not able to register the details of the loss. - Ramnarayan, farmer village JanjadiyawasThe cotton crop is ready for the first picking. The crop has been completely ruined due to rain. The cotton has been damaged due to getting wet, the bolls have also rotted. There has been 80 to 90 percent damage to the cotton crop. If this continues for two-three days, the crop will be completely ruined. - Dharamveer, resident of KaninaThere is a possibility of about 90 percent damage to the cotton crop. Germination has started in the harvested crop. 20 to 25 villages were visited where late sowing has been done, there is less damage right now. The order for the survey has not come yet. There is no information regarding when the government will open the compensation portal. -Dr. Ajay Yadav, Sub-Divisional Officer, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Mahendragarhread more :- Rupee opened 05 paise higher at 88.15 against dollar
Rupee opens 5 paise higher at 88.15/USD despite US tariff uncertaintyIndian rupee opened 05 paise higher at 88.15 per dollar on Tuesday versus friday's close of 88.20.read more :- Gujarat: Cotton season begins in Botad APMC:
Start of New Cotton Season at Botad APMC: First Day Prices Range from ₹1500 to ₹2100 per 20 KgThe new cotton auction season began today at the Botad APMC. On the very first day, cotton prices ranged between ₹1500 and ₹2100 per 20 kilograms. More than ten traders started purchasing after performing the traditional ritual.On this auspicious occasion, the APMC chairman distributed sweets to farmers and traders, extending best wishes for a prosperous season. It is estimated that more than one lakh man (a traditional unit of weight) of cotton will arrive in the market premises this year.Last year, cotton prices were between ₹1400 and ₹1500 per 20 kilograms, while the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) purchased at ₹1533. This year, CCI has decided to buy cotton at ₹1600 per 20 kilograms. Due to good rainfall, production has increased, which is expected to boost farmers’ income as well.Traders believe that if the government allows cotton exports, prices could rise further; otherwise, the market price is likely to remain stable at around ₹1600 per 20 kilograms. Farmers too are hopeful that in the coming days, they will receive better prices.read more :- India has shown flexibility on cotton imports. Now the U.S. must do the same
India opened cotton import, now it's America's turnIndia has allowed duty-free import of cotton until December 31, 2025. This “temporary” exemption from the earlier 11% duty comes at a time when domestic production of cotton in 2024–25 (October–September) is projected to fall to 31.14 million bales, compared to 33.65 million bales in the previous marketing year and the all-time high of 39.8 million bales in 2013–14. But it is not just lower output – a 2.6% drop in the sown area during this kharif season – that may have prompted the Narendra Modi government’s decision. The move also sends a significant signal to the U.S., where the value of cotton exports has dropped from $8.82 billion in 2022 to $4.96 billion in 2024, mainly due to reduced Chinese purchases (down from $2.79 billion to $1.47 billion). With China slashing imports further to just $150.4 million during January–June 2025, the market impact has been severe.No surprise then that the U.S. wants other countries to buy more. Vietnam, Pakistan, Turkey, and India have all stepped in. India alone imported $181.5 million worth of U.S. cotton in January–June 2025, compared to $86.9 million in the same period of 2024. With duties removed, imports are set to accelerate. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has welcomed this move. The department sees it not only as boosting U.S. cotton bookings but also as helping Indian textile exporters access cheaper and contamination-free fiber. The agency claims that nearly 95% of imported U.S. cotton is processed and then re-exported as yarn, fabric, and apparel. But above all, in this otherwise disappointing phase of Delhi–Washington ties, the development is encouraging. Keeping trade talks frozen serves neither side. By making cotton imports duty-free and improving raw material availability for its textile industry, India has shown a willingness to negotiate and flexibility. Now the U.S. must reciprocate by scrapping its unfair and irrational 25% “penalty” on India’s imports of Russian crude oil.However, there is another side to the story. After the introduction of genetically modified Bt hybrids, which raised average lint yields from 302 kg to 566 kg per hectare between 2002–03 and 2013–14, Indian cotton farmers have been left without access to any new crop technology. Since then, yields have dropped to below 450 kg, while cotton has become vulnerable to so-called secondary pests like pink bollworm and whitefly, as well as boll rot fungal pathogens. The lack of investment in breeding research and development is reflected in the record 3.9 million bales of imports projected for 2024–25. This double blow of import dependence and technology denial has also been seen in mustard and soybean. The Indian farmer can compete – and should be enabled to do so – but not with hands tied behind his back.read more :- State Wise CCI Cotton Sale 2024-25
State-wise CCI Cotton Sales Details – 2024-25 SeasonThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) decreased its prices by a total of ₹600 per candy this week. Following the price revision, CCI sold approximately 29,800 bales during the week, bringing the total cotton bales sales for the 2024-25 season to approximately 72,49,000 bales. This represents around 72.49% of the total cotton procured so far this season.A state-wise breakdown of sales indicates strong activity from Maharashtra, Telangana, and Gujarat, which together account for over 83.95% of the total sales to date.This data underscores CCI’s proactive efforts in stabilizing the cotton market and ensuring steady supply across key cotton-producing states.read more:- Cotton prices fade: Prices below MSP, farmers disappointed
Cotton: The shine of white gold has faded, the price fell below MSP in Muhurat deals, the faces of the farmers are gloomy,The Muhurat sale of cotton in the new season has not been good for the farmers, as they have got prices about Rs 1500 per quintal less than the MSP. In the Muhurat deals held on Friday in the mandis of Anjad and Khargone in Madhya Pradesh, cotton was sold at the rate of Rs 6,500 to Rs 7,100 per quintal. At the same time, the government has fixed the MSP of cotton at Rs 8,110 per quintal.The Muhurat sale of cotton in the new season has not been good for the farmers, as they have got prices about Rs 1500 per quintal less than the MSP. In the Muhurat deals held on Friday in the mandis of Anjad and Khargone in Madhya Pradesh, cotton was sold at the rate of Rs 6,500 to Rs 7,100 per quintal (Cotton Prices). At the same time, the government has fixed the MSP of cotton at Rs 8,110 per quintal.Effect of removal of import dutyTraders say that this decline was certain. The main reason for this is the government's abolition of import duty on cotton till 30 September and later extending this exemption till 31 December. Muhurat sale is a symbolic beginning of the arrival of cotton from the fields, but it also indicates future trends.Possibility of government interventionCurrent trends are indicating that the rates in the open market may remain much below the MSP. If such a situation arises in the coming days, then the Cotton Corporation of India may have to intervene and buy the produce from the farmers at MSP. Let us tell you that the corporation buys raw cotton from the farmers and sells the processed bales to the traders. Recently the corporation has reduced its sales rates even further, due to which there is a bearish trend in the rates of raw cotton.Economic mathematics of farmersAccording to TOI, Kishore Tiwari, former director of a government think tank, says that to make a profit by selling cotton at MSP, farmers should get a yield of at least six quintals per acre. Due to reasons like natural disasters, the yield is constantly decreasing. The cost of cultivating one acre of cotton is about Rs 24,000 to Rs 30,000. By selling 6 quintals of produce at MSP of Rs 8,110, the farmer gets a profit of only Rs 18,000 to Rs 24,000. This meager profit keeps the farmers in financial trouble throughout the year.read more :- US court declares most tariffs illegal, Trump calls them 'devastating to the country'
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| Impact of US tariffs, India buys record cotton | 04-09-2025 14:23:16 | view |
| Rupee open Falls 01 Paise to 88.08/USD | 04-09-2025 10:39:43 | view |
| Cotton Market Update: Domestic and Global Trends | 03-09-2025 17:46:02 | view |
| Indian Rupee higher 09 Paisa, Ends at 88.07 per Dollar | 03-09-2025 15:47:41 | view |
| Giriraj Singh reviews cotton MSP preparations for Kharif 2025-26 | 03-09-2025 14:28:33 | view |
| Textile relations with China strengthened after Modi visit | 03-09-2025 12:04:17 | view |
| Government will increase MSP purchase on cotton amid tariff | 03-09-2025 11:03:59 | view |
| Removing cotton import duty to bridge quality and supply gap | 03-09-2025 10:52:48 | view |
| Rupee opens steady at 88.16 /USD | 03-09-2025 10:25:51 | view |
| Giriraj Singh: Government is serious about the challenges of textile sector | 02-09-2025 17:46:52 | view |
| Free import policy puts Maharashtra's cotton owners in trouble | 02-09-2025 16:14:30 | view |
| Rupee fell 1 paisa to close at 88.16 against dollar | 02-09-2025 16:02:42 | view |
| PLI Textile Scheme: Last date of application is 30 September | 02-09-2025 12:23:53 | view |
| Imported cotton is being given preference over domestic cotton | 02-09-2025 11:42:57 | view |
| Haryana: 90% cotton and 50% millet crop loss expected | 02-09-2025 11:15:18 | view |
| Rupee opened 05 paise higher at 88.15 against dollar | 02-09-2025 10:34:34 | view |
| Gujarat: Cotton season begins in Botad APMC: | 01-09-2025 18:23:11 | view |
| India has shown flexibility on cotton imports. Now the U.S. must do the same | 01-09-2025 14:41:33 | view |
| State Wise CCI Cotton Sale 2024-25 | 30-08-2025 15:09:05 | view |
| Cotton prices fade: Prices below MSP, farmers disappointed | 30-08-2025 14:10:13 | view |
