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September 16 Set as Auspicious Date for Cotton Trading at Khandwa Agricultural Produce MarketKhandwa. An auspicious time—11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026—has been fixed for the commencement of cotton trading (buying and selling) at the Khandwa Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC). A meeting regarding this was held with traders at the APMC office building on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The meeting was presided over by Market Secretary Ramveer Kirar.During the meeting, discussions were held with traders regarding the auspicious time to begin trading the notified agricultural produce—cotton—within the market premises. Following these deliberations, 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, was finalized as the auspicious time to start cotton trading.The meeting, chaired by Market Secretary Ramveer Kirar, also covered necessary arrangements related to cotton trading and the upcoming season. With the commencement of cotton arrivals at the market, farmers will be able to bring their produce for sale, marking the start of the new cotton trading season for traders.Officials and staff of the market committee, including Ashok Sharma, Dayaram Chauhan, Premnarayan Dugaya, and Shyam Dangi, were present at the meeting. Traders who participated included Amit Jain, Virendra Agrawal, Kailash Bansal, Sanju Agrawal, Ankur Jain, Sunil Gupta, Sandeep Agrawal, and Jitendra Singh Ubeja.As per the decision taken at the meeting, the buying and selling of cotton at the Khandwa Agricultural Produce Market premises will now begin at 11:00 AM on September 16. The market committee is making the necessary preparations to commence trading operations.read more :- CCI's cotton sales reached 94.27 lakh bales in the 2025-26 season.

💥State-wise CCI Cotton Sales Details – 2025-26 Season💥The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) kept its cotton candy prices unchanged during this week . CCI has sold approximately 94,27,700 cotton bales for the 2025-26 season. Sales are highly concentrated in a few major cotton-producing states, Maharashtra, Telangana and Gujarat emerging as the leading contributors.Sales amount to 2,835,700 bales in Maharashtra,2,428,400 bales in Telangana,1,775,000 bales in Gujarat,710,800 bales in Karnataka,566,400 bales in Madhya Pradesh,328,700 bales in Rajasthan,282,200 bales in Andhra Pradesh,269,500 bales in Odisha,185,500 bales in Haryana,45,200 bales in Punjab,and 300 bales in West Bengal.

CCI Cotton Prices Remain Unchanged This WeekThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) kept its cotton candy prices unchanged during the week ending September 11, 2026. During the week, CCI sold approximately 2,200 bales of cotton from the 2025–26 crop, with purchases made by both traders and mills.📊 Day-Wise CCI Auction PerformanceSeptember 07, 2026A total of 300 bales were sold, with traders making the entire purchase.September 08, 2026The day's auction recorded sales of 400 bales, with mills purchasing the entire quantity.September 09, 2026A total of 500 bales were sold during the auction, all purchased by mills.September 10, 2026The day's sales stood at 900 bales, with mills purchasing the entire quantity.September 11, 2026The week concluded with the sale of 100 bales, all purchased by traders.Following the latest auction activity, CCI's cumulative cotton sales for the 2025–26 season reached approximately 94.27 lakh bales.read more :- Gujarat Rainfall Deficit Not Enough for Drought

Rainfall Deficit Alone Not Enough to Declare Drought, Gujarat Govt Tells AssemblyGandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Friday said rainfall deficiency alone would not be sufficient to declare drought in any district, stressing that crop conditions, soil moisture, groundwater levels and other scientific indicators must be assessed before taking such a decision.Responding to a notice under Rule 116 of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly Rules, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rushikesh Patel said the state had received 75.43 per cent of its seasonal average rainfall as of September 3.While South Gujarat had received 103.91 per cent of its average rainfall, several districts in Saurashtra, Kutch and North Gujarat faced significant deficits. Devbhumi Dwarka recorded only 6.41 per cent of its average rainfall, followed by Porbandar at 18.12 per cent, Jamnagar at 28.88 per cent and Kutch at 29.29 per cent.However, the government said the agricultural situation did not warrant an immediate drought declaration. As of August 31, sowing had covered 80.39 lakh hectares, or 94.24 per cent of the state's normal sown area of 85.30 lakh hectares.Sowing of groundnut, pulses, soybean and paddy had exceeded their normal levels, while cotton sowing stood at 90.07 per cent of normal.The government said water availability was also being closely monitored. The Sardar Sarovar Dam was 88.60 per cent full, while the state's other 206 reservoirs had 66.07 per cent storage. Arrangements had also been made to provide irrigation for Kharif crops in the Narmada command area, along with drinking and irrigation water through the Sauni and Sujalam Sufalam schemes.Agricultural power supply had been increased from eight to 10 hours in 132 taluka groups across 21 districts. Fodder preparations were also underway, with 402.54 lakh kg available and 31 lakh kg already distributed at subsidised rates.Citing the Centre's Drought Management Manual, the government said rainfall, crop sowing, NDVI, soil moisture and groundwater levels must be assessed, followed by physical verification of crop damage.The Congress and AAP have demanded that rain-deficient areas be declared drought-hit to ensure timely relief for farmers and rural communities.read more :- Cotton Acreage in Maharashtra Drops 10% Due to Delayed Monsoon

Cotton acreage in Maharashtra drops by 10% due to delayed monsoonMaharashtra: The delay in the monsoon and a lack of early rainfall have impacted cotton sowing in Maharashtra. In the country's largest cotton-producing state, the cotton acreage for this Kharif season has declined by approximately 10% to 38.4 lakh hectares. The state's average cotton sowing area over the past five years has been 42.5 lakh hectares; consequently, there has been a reduction of about 4 lakh hectares.Maharashtra accounts for approximately 38% of India's total cotton area. Cotton is a major Kharif crop for the state, representing about 30% of the total 1.4 crore hectares of Kharif cultivation area. The reduction in sowing area has raised concerns regarding overall production and yield.The delayed monsoon has had the most significant impact on the Nashik division. In this division—comprising the districts of Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, and Nashik—cotton sowing has dropped to 7.48 lakh hectares from an average of 9.30 lakh hectares. This represents a decline of approximately 1.82 lakh hectares, or more than 24%. In Jalgaon specifically, cotton acreage has fallen from an average of 5.5 lakh hectares to 4.3 lakh hectares.A decline of approximately 22% in cotton sowing has also been recorded in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division. In this division—comprising the districts of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, and Beed—cotton has been sown on about 8 lakh hectares, compared to an average of 10.3 lakh hectares.In contrast, cotton sowing remained normal in the Amravati division. In the districts of Buldhana, Akola, Washim, Amravati, and Yavatmal, cotton was sown on an area comparable to the average of 10.9 lakh hectares. According to agricultural officials, rainfall distribution during the sowing period was better in these areas.However, farmers in several cotton-growing regions are now concerned about crop growth due to the absence of rainfall over the past two weeks. Laxman Patil, a farmer from Dhule, said that the cotton crop needs good rainfall in the coming days. A lack of rain could affect the crop and lead to a decline in yield.read more :- Tintoi Cotton Season Opens at ₹2,100

The Indian rupee higher by 13 paise against the US dollar on Friday, closing at ₹95.55 per dollar.The domestic currency opened at ₹95.68 against the US dollar and remained volatile throughout the trading session. It eventually settled at ₹95.55, up 13 paise from the previous close.At close, the Sensex was down 120.83 points or 0.16 percent at 74,781.76, and the Nifty was down 79.70 points or 0.34 percent at 23,398.10. About 1773 shares advanced, 2373 shares declined, and 190 shares unchanged.read more :- Tintoi Cotton Season Opens at ₹2,100

A Spectacular Start to the Cotton Season! Cotton Sold at ₹2,100 per Maund in TintoiThe new cotton season has kicked off at the Tintoi sub-yard in Modasa. Trading began with the arrival of the first batch of cotton harvested after the monsoon. On the opening day, the initial bid in the public auction started at ₹1,111 per maund, while the highest bid of ₹2,100 per maund was ultimately placed by the traders from 'Gurukripa'.Farmers were delighted to secure high prices for their cotton on the very first day of the new season. Traders also displayed enthusiasm regarding the procurement of the new cotton during the auction.Farmers in the region have sown cotton across an area exceeding 20,000 hectares this season. Consequently, cotton arrivals at the Tintoi sub-yard are expected to increase in the coming days.On the occasion of the season's first purchase, Pankajbhai Patel, Chairman of the Modasa Yard, congratulated the staff, traders, and farmers of the Tintoi sub-yard and extended his best wishes for a successful trading season.read more :-  Barwani Cotton Targets Premium Quality Identity

Barwani Cotton to Gain Quality Recognition; Incentives of Up to ₹500 Per BaleThe entire process—from farm to ginning—will be aligned with quality standards; preparations are underway to establish a cotton testing lab in the district.Efforts are being made to secure a distinct identity for Barwani district's cotton in both domestic and international markets by aligning the entire process—from the farm to the ginning stage—with quality standards. An initiative is underway to set up a cotton testing lab in the district under the 'Kasturi Cotton India' mission. This will enable scientific testing of cotton quality at the local level.Provisions have also been made to install post-cleaning machines in ginning units to enhance cotton quality. Furthermore, it has been announced that an incentive of up to ₹500 per bale will be provided for cotton promoted under the 'Kasturi Cotton' brand. This move aims to encourage farmers and ginning units to maintain high quality.In this regard, Lalit Kumar Gupta, CMD of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), held a discussion on Thursday via video conferencing with the District Collector, district officials, and traders associated with the ginning and spinning industries. The meeting focused on quality, cleanliness, and traceability to establish a unique identity for Barwani cotton in national and international markets.Under the mission, farmers will be sensitized to the importance of maintaining cleanliness right from the cotton-picking stage. Special emphasis will be placed on preventing the contamination of cotton with soil, leaves, debris, or other foreign materials. Subsequently, measures will be taken to ensure adherence to quality standards during storage, transportation, and ginning.Collector Jayati Singh stated that awareness regarding this initiative is being raised across the district. Necessary steps will soon be taken to advance this process, improve cotton quality, and secure better market access for Barwani cotton.read more :- Cotton Yarn Prices Surge 60%

Cotton Yarn Prices Soar 60%: Indian Textile Industry Faces Growing Cost CrisisIndia’s textile industry is facing growing cost pressure as cotton yarn prices have surged sharply, limiting the expected benefits from the country’s expanding free trade agreements (FTAs).According to the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), cotton yarn prices have risen nearly 60% to around ₹400 per kg from ₹250 per kg in early 2026. Apparel exporters have urged the government to consider measures to regulate yarn exports and contain domestic prices.Industry representatives say rising yarn prices and limited cotton availability are creating a serious challenge for the textile sector. Tiruppur Exporters’ Association Secretary General Kumar Duraiswamy said India is facing a shortage of around 10 lakh bales and called for extending duty-free cotton imports and increasing domestic production.Government data shows cotton production fell to 290.91 lakh bales in 2025-26, compared with 352.48 lakh bales in 2020-21. Industry players say lower production and international market conditions are contributing to higher yarn prices.Rising yarn costs are squeezing margins across the textile value chain. Primus Partners’ Kanishk Maheshwari said Tiruppur exporters estimate production costs have increased by up to 15%. High input costs are also raising fabric and garment costs, while exporters face difficulties passing the entire increase to global buyers.Industry experts believe FTAs can provide valuable market access, but high input costs could reduce India’s competitiveness. They called for predictable raw-material supplies, greater flexibility on cotton imports, improved productivity, technology adoption and supply-chain efficiency.Experts stressed that India must strengthen the entire textile value chain—from cotton and yarn to finished garments—to convert FTA opportunities into sustained export growth.read more :- The rupee opened at 95.68 against the dollar, down by 24 paise.

The rupee had closed at 95.44 on Thursday, whereas today it opened at 95.68 per dollar, registering a decline of 24 paise.Indian stock market benchmarks opened lower on Friday. In early trade, the Sensex was down by 700 points, while the Nifty fell by more than 200 points.Read More :- Rupee Falls 19 Paise to Close at ₹95.44 Against US Dollar

The Indian rupee weakened by 19 paise against the US dollar on Thursday, closing at ₹95.44 per dollar.The domestic currency opened at ₹95.25 per dollar and remained volatile throughout the trading session. It eventually settled at ₹95.44, down 19 paise from its opening level.At close, the Sensex was up 138.36 points or 0.19 percent at 74,902.59, and the Nifty was up 46.30 points or 0.20 percent at 23,477.80. About 1872 shares advanced, 2272 shares declined, and 155 shares unchanged.read more :- Jefferies Sees Long Textile Growth Cycle