Telangana agriculture minister urges Centre to ease cotton procurement norms.Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao held discussions on Sunday with officials of the Ministry of Textiles, urging them to take a favourable decision on the challenges facing ginning mills amid mounting pressure from farmers over the new cotton procurement norms.The revised guidelines issued by the Ministry of Textiles — particularly those related to the L1 and L2 norms — have reportedly created difficulties for ginning mills, prompting them to announce a strike from 17th November. The Minister also appealed to the authorities to reinstate the procurement limit of 12 quintals per acre, instead of the newly imposed cap of 7 quintals.According to officials, district-wise cotton yield data had been collected as advised by the Ministry of Textiles, and the government was prepared to furnish farmer-wise yield statistics if required.Field-level data indicated that the average cotton yield stood at 11.74 quintals per acre, and a request had been submitted to revise the current norm of 7 quintals back to 12 quintals per acre.Decisions taken by the Ministry of Textiles and the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) have so far resulted in the procurement of only 1.18 lakh tonnes of cotton from 67,000 farmers. The Minister warned that, at a time when procurement should have been gaining momentum, the planned strike by ginning mills and the cessation of purchases would be detrimental to farmers.He noted that farmers had already endured significant losses due to excessive and unseasonal rainfall but were now beginning to recover, with improved sunshine helping to reduce moisture content in their produce.read more :- Rupee open Falls 04 Paise to 88.67 /USD
Rupee falls 04 paisa to open at 88.67 per dollarIndian rupee opened marginally lower at 88.67 per dollar on Tuesday versus previous close of 88.63.read more :- Rupee higher 07 paise to close at 88.63 per dollar
The Indian rupee higher 07 paise to close at 88.63 per dollar on Monday, compared to 88.70 in the morning.At the close, the Sensex rose 388.17 points, or 0.46 percent, to 84,950.95, and the Nifty advanced 103.40 points, or 0.40 percent, to 26,013.45. Around 1,862 stocks advanced, 2,068 declined, and 155 remained unchanged.read more :- Telangana ginning mills to go on state-wide strike from Monday
Telangana ginning mills on Statewide strike from MondayHyderabad : Over 300 ginning mills in Telangana have launched an indefinite strike against stringent Cotton Corporation of India norms, halting procurement operations. The standoff has worsened the cotton crisis, with farmers forced to sell at distress prices far below MSP.The move, triggered by what mill owners describe as unviable regulations imposed by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), threatens to add further to the already severe procurement crisis that is forcing farmers to sell at distress prices in open markets.The strike ultimatum is due to the CCI’s stringent guidelines, including L1 and L2 ginning norms, a moisture content cap of 12 percent, mandatory slot booking via the Kapas Kisan app and a rigid limit of seven quintals per acre for procurement.Mill representatives argue these rules inflict heavy financial losses, rendering operations unsustainable amid erratic rains that have soaked harvests and delayed drying.“We have written repeatedly to the Union Textiles Minister and CCI Managing Director, but received no response,” a mill association spokesperson said.The mill owners have vowed to stall purchases until revisions are made. The standoff, meanwhile, has already hit the procurement process across the State. The CCI has procured a mere 1.18 lakh tonnes against an estimated production of 28.29 lakh tonnes, leaving farmers far from getting the MSP of Rs 8,110 per quintal with private traders offering just Rs 6,000-Rs 7,000.Districts like Warangal, Karimnagar, erstwhile Adilabad and Nizamabad, which are considered cotton hubs, have piles of unsold produce rotting in yards, with allegations of corruption in grading and app glitches compounding the chaos.Agriculture Department officials, who made efforts to avoid the strike, held talks with the association leaders but could not make any headway. The decision of the ginning mills to halt procurement at a time when moisture levels are finally dropping, is expected to worsen the situation for farmers.read more :- "Trump supports 500% tariff bill on Russia partners"
Trump 'okay' with bill sanctioning Russia's trade partners with tariffs up to 500%The US effort to choke off Russia’s wartime revenue widened on Sunday, as President Donald Trump said he would support new Senate legislation empowering Washington to slap tariffs of up to 500 per cent on countries still doing business with Moscow."The Republicans are putting in legislation that is very tough sanctioning, etcetera, on any country doing business with Russia," Trump told reporters before departing Florida for the White House. The plan, long championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, has gathered momentum amid growing frustration in Congress over Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine.Senate Majority Leader John Thune said in October he was prepared to bring the measure to a vote but did not "want to commit to a hard deadline".BILL TARGETS MAJOR BUYERS OF RUSSIAN ENERGYAccording to Bloomberg, the legislation would give Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 500 per cent on imports from countries that purchase Russian oil or gas and are deemed insufficiently supportive of Ukraine. The provision is aimed squarely at major consumers of Russian energy, including China and India."We may add Iran to that," Trump said on Sunday, without offering details.The bill comes at a time when Moscow has intensified efforts to capture the eastern Ukrainian rail hub of Pokrovsk, while continuing air strikes across the country. Ukraine, for its part, has escalated long-range attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.Democrats and several Republicans have pressed for punitive measures for months, accusing the Kremlin of prolonging the conflict and rejecting diplomatic overtures. Trump had previously resisted embracing new sanctions as he tried to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the negotiating table. His hosting of Putin in Alaska earlier this year did not yield any breakthrough.US TARIFFS ON INDIAThe United States has already taken action against India over its Russian oil purchases. In August 2025, Trump signed an executive order adding a 25 per cent "Russian oil" surcharge on top of an existing 25 per cent reciprocal tariff on Indian exports, effectively doubling duties to 50 per cent. Washington said the measure was designed to penalise countries that "indirectly fund Russia’s war machine".India has since signalled a reduction in its intake of Russian crude. In October, Trump said he believed New Delhi had "significantly reduced" its purchases and suggested the United States could ease the tariffs. "We’ll bring the tariffs down at some point," he said.Washington has scaled back from its earlier confrontational stance over India’s Russian oil purchases, signalling a willingness to engage constructively on trade after months of friction and stalled negotiations.Despite US and European sanctions, Russia remains capable of sustaining large-scale military operations. Western intelligence agencies say growing energy partnerships with Asian economies have blunted the impact of earlier measures.read more :- Cotton crisis due to 'Lalya' disease in Maharashtra, farmers worried
Maharashtra: Cotton crop in crisis due to 'Lalya' disease, Yavatmal farmers frustrated by government apathy.Wardha: Farmers already troubled by natural disasters are now facing a severe crisis due to 'Lalya' disease. The disease is wreaking havoc in cotton-producing fields in several areas of the tehsil, including Kashimpur, Circuspur, Nimboli, Tona, and Deurwada. The lush green cotton leaves have turned red and dried up, stunting plant growth and severely impacting production.Farmers, already facing financial hardship due to the loss of their soybean crop, had considered cotton as their last hope, but now 'Lalya' disease has taken away that hope. In this critical situation, the government machinery's laxity and indifference are further fueling farmers' anger.Farmers are deeply angry.Agricultural schools, colleges, and agricultural science experts failed to provide timely information on potential diseases and preventive measures. This negligence by the Agriculture Department has caused intense resentment among farmers. Farmers say that if timely warnings and preventive measures had been provided, the current situation could have been avoided.Indian Cotton Corporation Launches Online RegistrationFarmers are reacting that the crop crisis is deepening, but the government does not seem serious about their issues. Along with the crop crisis, the issue of cotton sales is also troubling farmers. The Indian Cotton Corporation has launched online registration, but many farmers have not yet been certified. Farmers allege that the purchase of cotton from those who have registered is also being deliberately delayed.The government is not purchasing even the small amount of cotton stored at home, forcing farmers to sell it to private traders at low prices. This raises the question: is the government's policy aimed at serving commercial interests?read more :- Reasons behind declining cotton cultivation in Maharashtra
Cotton cultivation in Maharashtra is rapidly declining, and farmers are refraining from farming due to these reasons.A cotton expert stated that cotton cultivation in Maharashtra has declined by approximately 4.59 lakh hectares over the past four years, as farmers are turning to soybean cultivation due to high labor costs and lack of mechanization.A shocking statistic has emerged from Maharashtra, a leading cotton producing state. In fact, a cotton expert stated that cotton cultivation in Maharashtra has declined by approximately 4.59 lakh hectares over the past four years, as farmers are turning to soybean cultivation due to high labor costs and lack of mechanization. In 2020-21, cotton was cultivated across 45.45 lakh hectares in Maharashtra, producing 101.05 lakh bales (each bale weighing 170 kg). Meanwhile, according to data from the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the Nanded-based Cotton Research Center, this area will decrease to 40.86 lakh hectares by 2024-25, and the estimated production is 87.63 lakh bales.What is the reason for the decline in cotton cultivation?Agricultural scientist Dr. Arvind Pandagale of the Cotton Research Center explained that cotton cultivation is being largely replaced by soybeans. Cotton has to be harvested manually. The labor required for harvesting is 10 rupees per kilogram, but the selling price does not exceed 70 rupees per kilogram. Furthermore, the crop requires spraying of pesticides, which is a significant and expensive task. The cost of growing cotton is increasing, he said, which is why the area under cotton cultivation in Maharashtra is decreasing.Lack of machinery is also a reason for the decline in cultivation.Pandagale explained that another problem is the difficulty in harvesting cotton. To address the labor shortage, the use of machines for cotton picking should be increased. However, the machines available in India collect leaves and other weeds along with the cotton. Many industries across the country are working to develop more efficient cotton picking machines. He explained that in other countries, cotton is harvested using machines, and their plants do not grow taller than 3.5 to 4 feet.He further stated that in India, plants can grow up to 7 feet tall. "We are trying to reduce the height of cotton plants through research." Farmers in India use "straight variety" cotton seeds. In countries like Brazil and Australia, they use hybrid seeds. Straight variety cotton can be picked 2-3 times, which is not possible with hybrid seeds.Farmers leaving farming due to high wagesAba Kolhe, a cotton farmer from Ghosla village in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, also pointed to high wages and other problems. He said that due to heavy rains during harvesting this year, the weight of the cotton bolls has decreased. As a result, laborers are unwilling to pick them even if offered 20 rupees per kilo. Except for 2021-22, we haven't received a good price for our crop. Therefore, we have reduced the area under cultivation compared to 2019.Exports likely to decline to 1.8 million balesThe farmer said that until 2019, he used to grow cotton on his entire 11 acres of land. He further said that now he grows cotton on only half of that land. According to official data, cotton imports into the country are expected to outpace exports this year. In 2021-22, India imported 2.113 million bales of cotton and exported 4.225 million bales. According to data provided by the Committee on Cotton Production and Consumption (COCPC) under the Ministry of Textiles, the estimated imports for 2024-25 are 25 lakh bales, while exports are likely to decline to 18 lakh bales.read more :-KTR attacks Centre and state governments over cotton procurement crisis
Telangana : KTR hits out at Telangana govt, Centre over cotton procurement crisis.Hyderabad: BRS working president and former minister KT Rama Rao on Sunday alleged negligence by both the Centre and the state govt in addressing the cotton procurement crisis in Telangana. He alleged that while cotton farmers were in distress, the govts at both levels remained inactive. He demanded that the grievances of cotton farmers be addressed immediately.The BRS leader urged chief minister A Revanth Reddy to pressure the Centre on the issue of cotton procurement from farmers. He also urged Union ministers from the state and MPs of both the Congress and the BJP to intervene.KTR criticised the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for rejecting procurement on grounds such as moisture levels, issues with the Kapas Kisan mobile app registration, alleged irregularities in ginning mills, and grading issues. The BRS leader said farmers were not even getting the minimum support price. He said only 1.12 lakh tonnes of cotton was procured in a month against a target of 28 lakh tonnes, which he termed clear evidence of a statewide procurement crisis.read more :- INR Opens Stronger by 04 Paise at 88.70
Rupee opens 04 paise up at 88.70 as dollar index eases Indian rupee opened marginally higher at 88.70 per dollar on Monday versus Friday's close of 88.74.read more :- CCI Cotton Sales by State (2024–25)
State-wise CCI Cotton Sales Details – 2024-25 SeasonThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) reduced its prices by a total of ₹500 per candy this week. The total cotton bales sales for the 2024-25 season to approximately 90,44,500 bales. This represents around 90.44% 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 85.27% 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.
Maharastra : Market rates down, but only 4.89 lakh farmers register to sell cotton on CCI app.Nagpur: Amid the government starting cotton procurement at the minimum support price (MSP), private traders are continuing to offer rates that are over Rs1,400 below the benchmark level. The MSP for long-staple cotton has been fixed at Rs8,110 a quintal for the current season. As against this, private market rates are in the range of Rs6,700 to 6,800 a quintal, said sources.Arrivals in both, MSP centres of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and private markets, remain low, said sources in the trade. The rates are down since India removed customs duty on cotton import till December 31 following tariff tension with the US. Given the situation, farmers are pinning hopes on MSP purchases by CCI, which offers the MSP.This year, CCI has made it mandatory for farmers to register through the Kapas Kisan app for selling cotton. The idea behind it was to ensure that only genuine farmers sell the produce as details like landholding and relevant documents have to be posted on the app.So far, 4.89 lakh farmers have registered in the entire state. The figures are grossly below the actual number of cotton growers, various estimates point out, sources said.CCI officials say that the date of registration has been extended till December 31. This makes it convenient for farmers to register and book a slot according to their choice instead of rushing to the centres.The CCI has so far opened 168 procurement centres in the entire state and purchased 9,000 bales (45,000 quintals) of cotton, said an official. Sources say the arrivals in the private markets are low because the farmers are preferring to sell their produce to the CCI. However, they are holding on to the produce due to the hassles in registration through the app.High moisture content due to unseasonal rains is also a reason. CCI does not accept cotton with moisture over 12%. After self-registration, the farmers' details have to be endorsed by the state govt.Gajanan Singwarar, a farmer from close to the Telangana border in Yavatmal, said he could get registered on the app. However, a number of others are finding it too complex. Yet, they see selling their produce to CCI as the only option due to the low prices this year.The CCI centres do not cover all the areas. In that case, the farmers may have to sell off their produce to private traders. Often, traders who offer them credit quickly recover their dues after the produce is sold to private traders, said another farmer.A CCI official, on the other hand, said centres have been opened in areas wherever there are at least 3,000 hectares of cotton cultivation and the presence of a ginning mill. In Yavatmal, around 18 centres have been opened, while there are 14 in Amravati. Both are cotton-growing districts of the region.read more :- Major change in cotton procurement policy, CAI suggests Bhavantar scheme
Major changes possible in cotton procurement policy: CAI recommends implementation of Bhavantar Yojana; government calls high-level meeting on November 19New Delhi, November 14 (Agricultural Land Bureau): In view of significant changes in India's cotton market, the Cotton Association of India (CAI) has suggested to the government that the current MSP-based procurement model is no longer providing farmers with the expected benefits.CAI says that if the government implements the Bhavantar Yojana, a premium of Rs 500 per quintal could be transferred directly to farmers' accounts. This model would provide equal benefits to cotton sold in different mandis across the country.Currently, 200 lakh bales are sold through mandis, while implementing this scheme is estimated to cost Rs 1,700 crore, which is significantly less than the huge expenditure incurred under MSP.Why is the MSP model becoming less effective?CAI stated that ₹37,450 crore was spent on cotton procurement at MSP in 2024-25, but its benefits reached only 34% of farmers. The organization stated that there is a significant lack of information and awareness about MSP among farmers, leaving 75% unaware of the actual MSP rate. Most farmers lack technical understanding and market access, making the MSP system less effective over time. CAI states that under current circumstances, competition in the cotton market is declining and the MSP model is failing to provide adequate protection to farmers.Increasing pressure on the industry and the impact of importsAccording to CAI President Atul Ganatra, 4.5 million bales of cotton are expected to be imported this year, as cotton is available cheaper in the international market than in India. This is increasing pressure on the domestic industry, as the MSP requires them to purchase cotton at higher prices. Ganatra suggested that if CCI sells the purchased cotton, it should consider selling it at a price 5 to 7% lower than the MSP, providing relief to the industry and maintaining market balance.Government calls important meeting on November 19thThe government has scheduled a high-level meeting at Udyog Bhawan on November 19th at 12:30 pm to discuss the current cotton procurement process, improvements to the MSP model, and suggestions made by CAI. The meeting will discuss in detail the possibilities of implementing the Bhavantar Yojana, the option of paying premiums to farmers through DBT, and other industry-related issues.What is CAI's argument?CAI believes that MSP is not an effective solution for cotton farmers in the changing market conditions, as only 10 to 15% of farmers receive the actual benefit of MSP. According to the organization, cotton procurement at MSP is neither providing adequate profits to farmers nor providing stability to the industry. CAI says that the government should involve farmers by implementing the Bhavantar Yojana, so that their income can increase directly and the market can become more competitive.read more :- CCI Cuts Cotton Prices by ₹500, Sells Over 90% via E-Auctions
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) reduced its prices by a total of ₹500 per candy this week and sold 90.44% of its 2024-25 cotton procurement through e-auctions.During the entire week from 10 November to 14 November 2025, CCI conducted online auctions at its mill and trader sessions, achieving total sales of approximately 2,900 bales. Significantly, CCI reduced its prices by a total of ₹500 per candy this week.Weekly Sales PerformanceNovember 10, 2025: The highest sales of the week were recorded at 1,300 bales, with mills purchasing 600 bales and traders holding a reserve of 700 bales.November 11, 2025: CCI sold 1,000 bales, with mills purchasing 900 bales and traders holding a reserve of 100 bales.November 12, 2025: Total sales were recorded at 300 bales, with mills purchasing 200 bales and traders purchasing 100 bales.November 13, 2025: A total of 200 bales were sold by CCI in the mill session alone.November 14, 2025: The week ended with sales of 100 bales in the mill session.CCI sold a total of approximately 2,900 bales during the week, taking its cumulative sales for the season to 90,44,500 bales, which is 90.44% of its total purchases for 2024-25.read more :- Rupee closed 1 paisa higher at 88.74
On Friday, the Indian rupee rose 1 paisa to close at 88.74 per dollar, compared to its opening price of 88.75 in the morning.At the end of trading, the Sensex closed at 84,562.78, up 84.11 points, or 0.10 percent. The Nifty closed at 25,910.05, up 30.90 points, or 0.12 percent.read more:- The government canceled 14 quality orders.
Government revokes 14 quality control orders, textile units to benefitThe government has withdrawn quality control orders (QCOs) for fourteen petrochemical products, which are used as inputs in various sectors, from textiles to high-performance plastics. The revocation of QCOs will provide relief to user industries, providing them with access to wider sources of these products. QCOs, which apply equally to domestic manufacturing and imports, would have limited the number of suppliers of these products. Under QCOs, suppliers of products covered by the order must certify their manufacturing facilities and production before selling in India. This involves both cost and time. Many foreign suppliers are excluded from this process, limiting the number of suppliers for Indian industry. The number of QCOs has increased from fewer than 70 in 2016 to approximately 790 by 2025, with most introduced in the last five years. The products covered under the recently issued Quality Control Orders (QCO) withdrawal order include 100% polyester spun grey and white yarn, polyester industrial yarn, polyester staple fiber, polyvinyl chloride homopolymer, terephthalic acid, polyurethane, and polycarbonate."The revocation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on polyester fiber and yarn is a major relief, as it has been a long-awaited demand from all user industries. Polyester fiber and polyester yarn constitute the majority of man-made fiber (MMF) products, and therefore, this step taken by the authorities will contribute to the growth of the MMF segment in India," said Ashwin Chandran, President of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry. The removal of QCOs will also improve the cost competitiveness of Indian textile and apparel products by making it easier to source raw materials at internationally competitive prices. He further added that, along with the export package announced on November 12th, the revocation of these QCOs will be a major confidence booster for the textile and apparel sector.India's QCOs were designed to enhance product quality and protect consumers, but their implementation has sparked debate as businesses grapple with compliance costs, import delays, and supply shortages.Following industry complaints about the heavy compliance burden, a high-level panel chaired by NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba was formed to review the system. According to reports, the panel has suggested canceling or suspending more than 200 QCOs. It has also recommended radical changes to the QCO system.The committee found that the rapid expansion of QCOs in India—though intended to improve quality—has led to supply shortages, high input costs, and long delays in certification, especially for MSMEs. Many QCOs cover raw materials that pose no direct safety or environmental risks, making such regulation unnecessary. The committee noted that most countries use voluntary or buyer-based standards, while excessive regulation in India has distorted manufacturing and trade efficiency.read more :- CCI's cotton procurement slows
Maharashtra: CCI Cotton Procurement: CCI's cotton procurement slowsAkola: The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has begun the process of procuring cotton at guaranteed prices, but procurement has yet to gain momentum due to various technical and administrative difficulties. Over 350,000 farmers have registered so far in nine districts of Vidarbha. However, only 21,314 farmers' names have been verified and approved. Approximately 290,000 farmers are awaiting verification. The information of 13,921 farmers has been rejected due to technical reasons.District-wise Procurement CentersA total of 89 centers have been allocated for cotton procurement, including nine in Akola, 14 in Amravati, nine in Buldhana, ten in Chandrapur, one in Gadchiroli, 11 in Nagpur, 13 in Wardha, four in Washim, and 18 in Yavatmal. For this season's cotton procurement, the CCI has made a mobile app available for farmers to register. When registering through this app, farmers are required to attach their crop rotation, Aadhaar card, and photograph. Verification of this information has been assigned to state government agencies, and this work is being done at the market committee level. However, due to delays in the verification process, many farmers are having to wait to sell their cotton at procurement centers.This season, the CCI has approved a total of 89 procurement centers in nine districts of Vidarbha, most of which are operational or in the process of being operational. It has been reported that approximately 16,500 quintals of cotton have been procured at the centers so far. Intermittent rains caused a slight delay in the cotton harvest season, but farmers are now gradually arriving at the centers to sell their cotton. Sources expressed hope that the verification process will accelerate in the coming days and procurement will pick up.The responsibility for verifying the information of farmers registered for cotton sales is primarily assigned to the market committee level. However, this process is running slowly. Inadequate arrangements are delaying cotton sales. In some places, a large number of applications have been rejected due to errors made by farmers while submitting information into the app.No objection certificates issued due to delay in market fee paymentThe failure to commence procurement at the Akot Market Committee in Akola district has created confusion. The market committee administration had not issued no objection certificates to 22 ginning operators in Akot because they had not paid the market fee. As a result, cotton procurement centers are unable to open.As soon as this issue came to light, District Sub-Registrar Geetesh Chandra Sable immediately wrote a letter to the CCI and the Market Committee on Wednesday (12th), directing them to convene a meeting at the District Collector's office on Thursday (13th) with all the information. Additionally, the district's Member of Parliament, Anup Dhotre, also wrote a letter addressing the issue, directing immediate procurement. The administration took steps to resolve the issue. No-objection certificates were immediately issued to 10 buyers in Akot.read more :- Cotton app and government delays add to farmers' woes in Telangana
Kisan Kapas app confusion, govt delays worsen crisis for flood-hit Telangana farmersWeeks after floods battered Telangana’s farmlands, farmers say the devastation has barely begun to register with those in power. On Wednesday, November 12, Telangana-based farmers’ rights collective Rythu Swarajya Vedika (RSV) convened a roundtable meeting in Hyderabad to take stock of what they describe as a worsening crisis — crop losses from Cyclone Montha, stalled procurement, and governments that have failed to respond with urgency.Around 45 farmers, activists, and agricultural experts gathered at Sudarayya Vignana Kendram, representing districts across the state. The discussion, presided over by RSV Convenor Kiran Vissa, centred on compounding blows including the destruction caused by relentless rains, the hurdles created by the BJP-led Union government’s mandatory Kapas Kisan app for cotton procurement, and the apathy of the Congress-led government in Telangana.“I have five acres of land: three for cultivating cotton and two for paddy. In the recent cyclone, the cotton crop was completely inundated and destroyed. But there has been no compensation from the state government yet,” said K Deepak, a farmer from Adilabad.Similar issues were raised by other farmers. Sundar, another farmer from Adilabad, described how continual spells of rain in August, September, and October had ravaged fields. Cotton, highly vulnerable to excess moisture, has taken a particularly severe hit this Rabi season (October to December).Farmers said the situation has been made worse by the requirement to register on the Kapas Kisan app for cotton procurement. The app, launched by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) — a public sector undertaking under the Union government — is an Aadhaar-based pre-registration system that farmers are required to use before selling their yield.But the app itself has become a barrier, farmers said. Poor digital literacy, patchy internet access, and the lack of assistance from village and district officials have left many unsure of how to use it at all.“Since its introduction in September 2025 by the CCI, the Union government has promoted it as a way to rule out the middle men and enable procurement directly from the farmers. But several farmers still do not understand how the slot booking works,” Thanneru Harsha, an activist and member of RSV, told TNM.The confusion is widespread, said Anjaneyulu, a farmer and activist from Nalgonda district. “Eight gram panchayats that I know of in Nalgonda have been adversely affected. Farmers’ homes and crops have been destroyed by Cyclone Montha. Many do not even know if their Kisan Kapas registration has gone through,” he said.Karunanidhi Goud, a farmer from Vikarabad district, said that this time around, farmers were only able to sell 3-4 quintals of cotton unlike their usual 10 quintals. “Even some of that yield was rejected because procurers complained about how the cotton was blackened due to rains and debris,” he added.The meeting also discussed the precarious situation of tenant farmers, who face the brunt of crop loss without formal recognition or access to compensation and procurement systems.read more :- Farmers in Adilabad are forced to sell cotton to private traders.
Farmers forced to sell cotton to private traders in AdilabadCotton farmers in Adilabad and nearby districts are forced to sell produce to private traders below MSP as the Cotton Corporation of India refuses procurement citing high moisture levels. Farmers allege heavy losses and seek government intervention and compensation (SIS)Adilabad: Farmers are being forced to resort to distress sale of cotton produce to private traders as the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) is refusing to procure it citing higher moisture content, causing huge losses to the growers.The CCI has imposed certain restrictions on cotton procurement from farmers. For instance, it is not purchasing cotton containing moisture higher than 12 percent. (SIS)These restrictions have become a boon to traders and a bane to farmers. The traders have set up temporary centres along national highways and at important junctions to purchase the cotton.The farmers alleged that traders were offering at least Rs 1,000 less than the MSP of Rs 8,110 per quintal fixed by the government, with the CCI rejecting the cotton citing moisture content. They said they were incurring huge losses by selling the cotton to traders and requested officials to take steps to prevent fleecing by private buyers.The growers further said that they had already witnessed a dip in yield due to unfavourable climatic conditions and unseasonal rains. They said they were left with no option but to sell the cotton to traders and were vexed by the restrictions imposed by the CCI. They also sought compensation for suffering huge losses in cultivating the crop for the third consecutive year.Officials said the commercial crop, cotton, was raised in over 10 lakh acres across Adilabad, Kumram Bheem Asifabad, Nirmal and Mancherial districts this agriculture season. It was cultivated in 4.25 lakh acres in Adilabad district, while Kumram Bheem Asifabad district accounted for 3.35 lakh acres. Mancherial and Nirmal districts saw 1.61 lakh acres and 1.40 lakh acres of cultivation respectively.Officials estimated that the erstwhile Adilabad district would register a yield of 84 lakh quintals. Adilabad district alone is expected to record 34 lakh quintals of cotton, followed by Kumram Bheem Asifabad with 26 lakh quintals. The district administration has established helpline number 1800 599 5779 and WhatsApp number 88972 81111 to help farmers in booking slots on the Kapas Kisan application to sell their cotton produce.read more :- Rupee fell 09 paise to open at 88.75/USD
On November 14, the rupee opened 09 paise lower at 88.75 against the US dollar.The Indian rupee opened at 88.75 per dollar on Friday, while it had closed at 88.66 on Thursday.READ MORE :- The rupee fell 2 paise to close at 88.66 per dollar.
On Thursday, the rupee fell 2 paise to close at 88.66 per dollar, after opening at 88.64 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was up 12.16 points or 0.01 percent at 84,478.67, and the Nifty was up 3.35 points or 0.01 percent at 25,879.15. About 1661 shares advanced, 2193 shares declined, and 107 shares unchanged.READ MORE :- Big Relief for Exporters as Cabinet Clears ₹20,000 Crore Credit Guarantee Scheme
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| Telangana urges Centre to ease cotton procurement norms | 18-11-2025 11:10:29 | view |
| Rupee open Falls 04 Paise to 88.67 /USD | 18-11-2025 10:25:49 | view |
| Rupee higher 07 paise to close at 88.63 per dollar | 17-11-2025 15:42:46 | view |
| Telangana ginning mills to go on state-wide strike from Monday | 17-11-2025 13:56:30 | view |
| "Trump supports 500% tariff bill on Russia partners" | 17-11-2025 12:22:31 | view |
| Cotton crisis due to 'Lalya' disease in Maharashtra, farmers worried | 17-11-2025 12:03:35 | view |
| Reasons behind declining cotton cultivation in Maharashtra | 17-11-2025 11:50:07 | view |
| KTR attacks Centre and state governments over cotton procurement crisis | 17-11-2025 11:38:37 | view |
| INR Opens Stronger by 04 Paise at 88.70 | 17-11-2025 10:23:02 | view |
| CCI Cotton Sales by State (2024–25) | 15-11-2025 15:25:01 | view |
| Cotton prices down in Maharashtra, only 4.89 lakh farmers registered on CCI app | 15-11-2025 11:40:04 | view |
| Major change in cotton procurement policy, CAI suggests Bhavantar scheme | 15-11-2025 11:28:58 | view |
| CCI Cuts Cotton Prices by ₹500, Sells Over 90% via E-Auctions | 14-11-2025 18:15:54 | view |
| Rupee closed 1 paisa higher at 88.74 | 14-11-2025 15:54:56 | view |
| The government canceled 14 quality orders. | 14-11-2025 14:51:06 | view |
| CCI's cotton procurement slows | 14-11-2025 13:32:48 | view |
| Cotton app and government delays add to farmers' woes in Telangana | 14-11-2025 11:37:35 | view |
| Farmers in Adilabad are forced to sell cotton to private traders. | 14-11-2025 11:22:04 | view |
| Rupee fell 09 paise to open at 88.75/USD | 14-11-2025 10:40:03 | view |
| The rupee fell 2 paise to close at 88.66 per dollar. | 13-11-2025 15:54:19 | view |
