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Khargone Cotton Auction Begins; First Bid Touches ₹8,411 per QuintalThe new cotton season kicked off on Monday at the agricultural produce market (mandi) in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh's largest cotton-producing district. Balkrishna Patidar, former Minister of State for Agriculture and Khargone MLA, inaugurated the auction proceedings with a traditional prayer ceremony at the market located in Anand Nagar. The opening bid for the new season was recorded at ₹8,411 per quintal. SISFarmers arrived at the market in large numbers with their cotton produce on the very first day of the season. Approximately 10,000 quintals of cotton arrived, transported in over 500 vehicles and 100 bullock carts. Farmers, traders, and public representatives were present during the auction. Following the prayers, the bidding process began amidst chants of "Jai Balaram." SISThe first lot to be auctioned belonged to farmer Ashwin Dangi. Kalyan Agrawal of KK Cotton placed the highest bid of ₹8,411 per quintal for it. Meanwhile, cotton with higher moisture content also sold at prices ranging from ₹7,000 to ₹8,000 per quintal. The farmers appeared enthusiastic about the good prices received on the very first day. SISKhargone MLA Balkrishna Patidar stated that the cotton crop is in excellent condition this year due to good rainfall. The absence of rain in September so far has helped maintain the quality of the cotton. He expressed optimism that as the moisture content in the cotton decreases, farmers will secure better prices, potentially reaching up to ₹10,000 per quintal. SISCotton trader Kalyan Agrawal noted that cotton production in the international market is expected to be lower this year, a trend that could impact the domestic market as well. He added that farmers are likely to receive better prices as the moisture content in the cotton drops. SISFarmer Kunal Dangi mentioned that his cotton fetched a good price during the inaugural auction. Given the healthy state of the crop, he expects cotton prices to remain favorable in the future. A large number of farmers, traders, and public representatives, including Market Secretary Sharmila Ninama, were present to mark the start of the new season. read more :- Manawar Cotton Auctions Start September 11

Cotton Bidding at Manawar Mandi Starts September 11Manawar. Responding to farmers' demands, cotton auctions will commence at the Manawar Agricultural Produce Market (Mandi) on September 11. The bidding will take place at the 'Mirchi Mandi' (Chili Market) complex located on the town's Semalda Road. Mandi Secretary Bhagat Singh Dawar stated that traders would place bids on the farmers' cotton produce during the auction process, thereby facilitating farmers in securing a fair market price for their harvest.The Mandi administration has urged farmers to obtain information regarding auction timings and other necessary details before arriving at the market with their cotton. Farmers have been advised to maintain the quality of their produce and to bring the documents required for the sale. With cotton arrivals beginning in the region, the start of local auctions is expected to make selling their produce easier for farmers.**Cotton Sowing Across More Than 150 Villages**Farmers in over 150 villages of the Manawar development block have sown cotton on more than 20,000 hectares of land this year. As the crop begins to arrive, farmers require a good market for their produce. The commencement of auctions at the local Mandi is expected to benefit the region's cotton growers.**Registration via ‘Kapas Kisan’ App**The Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has launched the ‘Kapas Kisan’ mobile app for cotton-growing farmers in Madhya Pradesh. Through this app, farmers can register to sell their cotton from the comfort of their homes. It also offers the facility to book a slot for selling cotton at the respective agricultural produce market center.Registration for the 2026-27 cotton season will be open from September 1 to October 31. According to Mandi Secretary Bhagat Singh Dawar, farmers can contact the WhatsApp helpline at 8269023626 for assistance with registration. He has appealed to all cotton farmers in the region to complete their registration on time. read more :- Rainfall Deficit Hits Gujarat, Telangana Farmers

Farmers in Gujarat and Telangana Face Crisis Due to Rainfall DeficitA lack of rainfall—stretching from Amreli in Gujarat to various parts of Telangana—has compounded the difficulties faced by farmers. A weak monsoon has deepened the crisis for Kharif crops, forcing farmers to incur financial losses.In the Savarkundla region of Amreli district, there has been no rainfall for nearly a month and a half, causing cotton crops to wither. After losing hope for a harvest from crops raised with expensive seeds, fertilizers, and hard labor, many farmers have been compelled to let their cattle graze in the fields. One farmer reported that despite spending over ₹1 lakh on cultivating cotton across 15 *bighas*, the entire crop was ruined due to the lack of rain. Kharif crops have also suffered damage in other parts of Saurashtra and Kutch due to scanty rainfall.The situation is equally concerning in Telangana. Between June 1 and September 1, a rainfall deficit of 73% below normal was recorded in the Vaddepalle *mandal* of Jogulamba Gadwal district, while the Kethepalle *mandal* in Nalgonda district saw a deficit of 71%. Many other *mandals* also experienced a rainfall shortfall of 60% or more; Kethepalle received only 124.9 mm of rain against a normal of 431.5 mm.In Vaddepalle, the lack of rain caused seeds to dry up, forcing farmers to resow cotton and chili crops. Repeated sowing, along with expenses for seeds and drip irrigation, has pushed their costs up to between ₹30,000 and ₹50,000 per acre. The financial burden is even heavier for tenant farmers.Farmers are now pinning their hopes on September rainfall. According to experts, factors such as El Niño, local weather systems, and the uneven distribution of rainfall have exacerbated the situation. If adequate rainfall does not occur soon, the crisis facing farmers regarding their crops and income could deepen further.read more :- The rupee opened at 94.51 against the dollar, down by 2 paise.

The rupee had closed at 94.49 on Monday, whereas today it opened at 94.51 per dollar, registering a decline of 2 paise.The BSE Sensex fell by 105.47 points (0.14%) to 76,409.96, while the NSE Nifty is trading at 23,850.90, down by 46.80 points (0.20%).Read More :- The rupee strengthened by 10 paise against the dollar to open at 94.39.  

The rupee had closed at 94.49 on Friday, whereas today it opened at 94.39 per dollar, marking a gain of 10 paise.The BSE Sensex fell by 105.47 points or 0.14% to 76,409.96, while the NSE Nifty is trading at 23,850.90, down by 46.80 points or 0.20%.Read More :-  CCI Raises Cotton Selling Price by ₹300

CCI HIKES COTTON SELLING PRICE BY ₹300/CANDY | MILL & TRADER DEMAND REMAINS FIRMThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) raised its cotton selling price by ₹300 per candy (North zone remain unchanged) during the week ending September 04, 2026, signaling firm buying interest from domestic textile mills and cotton traders.CCI sold around 57,000 bales of cotton from the 2025–26 crop during the week, with auction activity heavily concentrated at the beginning of the week.📊 Day-Wise CCI Auction PerformanceAugust 31, 2026 (Monday)CCI recorded its strongest sale of the week, selling 46,700 bales. Mills purchased 19,000 bales, while traders bought 27,700 bales.September 01, 2026 (Tuesday)CCI sold 7,800 bales, including 5,900 bales to mills and 1,900 bales to traders.September 02, 2026 (Wednesday)A total of 2,000 bales were sold, with mills purchasing 1,300 bales and traders 700 bales.September 03, 2026 (Thursday)CCI sold 400 bales, equally split between mills and traders at 200 bales each.September 04, 2026 (Friday)The week concluded with 100 bales sold, purchased entirely by traders.Following the latest auctions, CCI's cumulative cotton sales for the 2025–26 season reached approximately 94.25 lakh bales.

Raw Cotton Prices Remain Firm Despite Initial Arrivals of New CropDespite volatility in the global market, raw cotton prices remain firm alongside the initial arrivals of the new Kharif season crop in several parts of the country. Arrivals of the new crop have commenced in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Gujarat.The central government has fixed the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for medium-staple cotton at ₹8,267 per quintal and for long-staple cotton at ₹8,667 per quintal for the 2026-27 marketing season.According to Ramanuj Das Boob, a sourcing agent based in Raichur, raw cotton prices in markets such as Raichur, Bellary, Adoni, and Yemmiganur range between ₹9,200 and ₹9,500 per quintal, depending on moisture content. These rates are above the MSP.Boob stated that, given current international price trends, raw cotton prices are likely to remain above the MSP.ICE cotton futures are hovering around 87 cents per pound, down from approximately 93 cents on Tuesday. Following the decline in ICE prices, multinational companies (MNCs) in India have had to lower their procurement prices by about ₹2,000 per candy (356 kg). Meanwhile, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has maintained its price levels.According to Boob, despite the lower prices offered by MNCs, there are few takers. Mills are also cautious about purchasing due to weak demand for yarn and are closely monitoring market trends.Anand Popat from Rajkot noted that limited arrivals have also begun in parts of Gujarat, with prices hovering around ₹1,900–2,000 per *maund* (20 kg). Arrivals are delayed by over a month due to late sowing and are expected to pick up pace from the beginning of November. Currently, the arrival of the new crop is around 50,000 bales per week, a figure that could rise to approximately 1 lakh bales per week over the next two weeks.According to Ministry of Agriculture data from September 4, cotton has been sown across 109.17 lakh hectares in the country, compared to 109.87 lakh hectares during the same period last year.read more :- Rupee fell 02 paise to close at 94.49 per dollar

The Indian rupee lower by 02 paise against the US dollar on Friday, closing at ₹94.49 per dollar.The domestic currency opened at ₹94.47 against the US dollar and fluctuated throughout the trading session. It eventually closed at ₹94.49, down 2 paise from the opening level.At close, the Sensex was up 362.57 points or 0.48 percent at 76,515.43, and the Nifty was up 24.25 points or 0.10 percent at 23,897.70. About 2396 shares advanced, 1803 shares declined, and 188 shares unchanged.read more :- Telangana Cotton Sowing Exceeds Normal Area

Cotton Sowing in Telangana Surpasses Normal Acreage; Soybean and Oilseed Acreage Also Higher Than Last YearCotton sowing in Telangana during the Kharif 2026 season has exceeded the normal acreage. Meanwhile, the acreage for soybean and total oilseeds has also increased compared to the same period last year. According to data from the Telangana Agriculture Department as of September 2, 2026, significant shifts have been observed in the sowing status of major Kharif crops in the state.Cotton Sowing Exceeds Normal AcreageAs of September 2, cotton sowing in Telangana has covered 4,822,219 acres (48.22 lakh acres). The state's normal cotton acreage is 4,741,541 acres (47.42 lakh acres). Consequently, cotton sowing has reached 101.70% of the normal acreage.During the same period last year, cotton sowing covered 4,541,547 acres (45.42 lakh acres). This means the cotton acreage this year is 280,672 acres (approximately 2.81 lakh acres) higher than last year.Soybean Acreage Also IncreasesSoybean sowing covered 372,400 acres (3.72 lakh acres) by September 2. Although this is below the state's normal acreage of 416,656 acres (4.17 lakh acres), it represents 89.38% coverage of the normal acreage.During the same period last year, soybean sowing covered 360,385 acres (3.60 lakh acres). Thus, soybean acreage has increased by 12,015 acres (approximately 0.12 lakh acres) this year.Increase in Total OilseedsTotal oilseed sowing in the state has reached 391,694 acres (3.92 lakh acres). In comparison, the normal acreage is 447,585 acres (4.48 lakh acres). This means that 87.51% of the normal acreage has been covered so far.During the same period last year, total oilseed sowing covered 368,630 acres (3.69 lakh acres). Thus, the oilseed acreage this year is higher by 23,064 acres (approximately 0.23 lakh acres).Focus on Weather ConditionsWeather conditions in the coming days will be crucial for crop development. Current forecasts indicate that the weather in Telangana is likely to remain generally hot with relatively low rainfall. Meanwhile, rainfall is also expected to be deficient across Peninsular India in the coming week.In this context, attention will be focused on two key trends to gauge the state's crop production and market outlook: cotton acreage exceeding normal levels, and the acreage for soybean and total oilseeds remaining higher than in the corresponding period last year. Future weather conditions could impact the productivity and market availability of these crops. read more :- North India Seeks Cotton Revival

Call to Revitalize Cotton Cultivation in North India at the Sirsa DialogueBathinda: At the two-day 'Farm-to-Fiber Cotton Dialogue 2026' held in Sirsa, politicians, farmers, ginners, scientists, and stakeholders across the cotton value chain discussed a roadmap to increase the shrinking cotton acreage in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan and to strengthen the cotton-based rural and textile economies.Organized by the South Asia Biotechnology Centre (SABC), the dialogue addressed the continuously declining cotton acreage, stagnant productivity, and the mounting challenges facing North India's cotton-based rural and textile sectors. Emphasis was placed on the need for superior genetics, next-generation cotton technologies, and improved production systems to halt the decline in cotton cultivation.BJP National Vice President Manpreet Singh Badal, who attended the event, recalled the rapid adoption of Bt cotton in North India and the transformation it brought to the region's agricultural economy. He stated, "With greater policy focus, attention on farmers, and improved access to modern technology, we can restore farmers' confidence in cotton and once again make North India a thriving hub of cotton production."Bhagirath Choudhary, Founder Director of SABC, described the 2026-27 Kharif season as a "wake-up call" for the cotton economy. He called for adequate allocations under the 'North India Cotton Productivity Mission,' ensuring farmers have access to next-generation Pink Bollworm (PBW)-resistant and herbicide-tolerant Bt cotton technologies, as well as superior genetics suitable for HDPS (High-Density Planting System) and CSPS (Compact System Planting System).Mahesh Sharda, former President of ICAL, highlighted the importance of selecting the right cotton varieties and hybrids to achieve better productivity and fiber recovery. He suggested forming village-level committees to evaluate the field performance of varieties under local conditions and assist farmers in selecting the best seeds.The dialogue was jointly organized by SABC, ICAL, NITMA, and the Haryana Cotton Ginners Association.read more :- Dubai Offers Textile Business Opportunities to Surat

Major Offer from Dubai for Surat's Textile IndustryAmidst a global economic slowdown and rising prices of crude oil and raw materials, Surat's textile industry has received a major business proposal from Dubai. A high-level delegation from the Dubai government visited Surat and held meetings with over 450 mill owners and industrialists. During these interactions, details were shared regarding the availability of land, infrastructure, and facilities for an easy business setup—including units, offices, and trading operations—in Dubai.The Dubai government has proposed making land and ready-made offices available for trading and non-polluting units at a location just 10 minutes away from the airport. Assurances were also given regarding the streamlined provision of necessary government approvals through a single-window system. Furthermore, the possibility of special rates or discounts for the Surat association, based on further negotiations, was indicated.According to Jitu Vakharia, President of the South Gujarat Textile Processors Association, there is no plan to relocate Surat's processing mills to Dubai. However, textile manufacturers and traders could establish direct access to international buyers by opening offices there.Overproduction poses a significant challenge for Surat's textile industry. The association notes that it is difficult to absorb approximately 15 to 20 percent of the total output within the domestic market. Consequently, a strategy is being considered to divert this surplus production to new foreign markets by utilizing Dubai as a trading hub.Dubai's tax and business systems have also been highlighted as attractive features for Indian entrepreneurs. However, the specific benefits related to duties and taxes will depend on relevant trade agreements, the products involved, and the business structure. The association is currently reviewing the booklet provided by the Dubai government, and a future course of action will be determined thereafter.read more :- The rupee opened 2 paise stronger against the dollar at 94.47.