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Cotton production, stock and consumption increased in 2025-26: WASDEThe July 2025 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates global cotton production for the 2025-26 marketing season at 118.42 million bales (each weighing 480 pounds or 208.65 kilograms). This is up from 116.99 million bales estimated in the June report.The 1.43 million bale increase is due to a 1 million bale increase in China's crop, a 600,000 bale increase in the US crop and a 100,000 bale increase in Mexico's crop, partly offset by a reduction in Pakistan and Egypt.However, estimates for cotton imports, exports and opening stocks have been lowered.Global consumption increased by 365,000 bales to 118.12 million bales, with increases in Pakistan and Mexico partially offset by decreases in Italy and Germany. Global exports decreased by 100,000 bales to 44.69 million bales. Opening stocks for 2025-26 decreased by 510,000 bales to 76.78 million bales, reflecting lower stock levels in the United States and China and minor adjustments elsewhere.Ending stocks for 2025-26 are estimated at 77.32 million bales, 520,000 bales higher than the previous estimate, as higher production offsets increased consumption and a decrease in opening stocks.The July 2025 WASDE report for 2025-26 for the United States also shows higher production and ending stocks, lower opening stocks, and unchanged consumption and import estimates compared to the June report.According to NASS’s June acreage report, planted area increased to 10.12 million acres. Harvested area increased 6 percent to 8.66 million acres, reflecting both more plantings and less abandonment in the Southwest, partially offset by more abandonment in the Southeast. The national average yield for 2025-26 decreased 1 percent to 809 pounds per harvested acre, as more acres of low-yielding dryland acreage are harvested, driven by a decrease in abandonment in the Southwest.Since the increase in harvested area is greater than the decrease in yield, the production forecast is up 600,000 bales compared to the June estimate to 14.60 million bales – up from 14.41 million bales last year.Beginning stocks for 2025-26 have been reduced by 300,000 bales following a corresponding proportionate increase in projected exports for 2024-25. These revisions result in projected ending stocks for 2025-26 of 4.60 million bales, up 300,000 bales from the previous month, i.e., a stocks-to-use ratio of 32.4 percent. The projected season-average upland price for 2025-26 remains unchanged at 62 cents per pound.read more :- Rajasthan : Cotton crisis Monsoon and pests increased the trouble

Rajasthan: Monsoon causes headaches in cotton crop, pests and diseases increase farmers' worriesAlwar : People have to face a lot of problems due to various types of seasonal diseases during monsoon and rains. In this way, even for the crops, the farmers are also troubled by the diseases that occur in the monsoon. In such a situation, the farmers face a lot of problems due to the diseases affecting the cotton crop. Farmers have sown cotton in Khairthal-Tijara district, which has been sown for about 40 to 45 days. In this case, when the weather changes, the possibility of many diseases in the crop increases.Amar Singh Jangid, a resident of Meerka Basai, a nearby village of Khairthal-Tijara district, said that during the monsoon or continuous rains, the risk of fungal, early blight, late blight and other diseases in crops increases. In such a way, no one is able to spray the crop in this rain.Whenever a farmer goes to see his field, he sees the leaves of the trees (plants) in the cotton crop from above, but if you turn the leaves and look from below, you see Aphids, Jassids and Whitefly, it is an indication that the crop is being attacked by pests. These pests can damage crop growth and yield. Farmers need to pay attention to this immediately.Farmers can protect their cotton crop from diseases like thisIf there is a risk of early blight in the farmers' crops after the rains, then the farmers will have to get pesticides from the authorized fertilizer and seed stores to prevent it. To avoid thrips, farmers use Imidacloprid insecticide, which controls sap-sucking insects like aphids, whiteflies, and jasids.There is danger from these diseases and pestsPink bollworm (Red Lat) outbreak in cotton crop increases in early harvest in the area, which is the biggest threat to cotton crop. The reason for this is that if there is sawdust in the field last year, it should not be cultivated in that field, which increases the germs. Agar Usi Khet mein buwai kar rahein, it is necessary to plow deeply. Farmers consider insecticides like Corazine, Kalex and Ampligo to be effective against Pink Bollworm (Red Lat), but farmers consider 'Corazine' as good. However, farmers say that the cost of corazine is higher than other pesticides, making small farmers reluctant to buy it.But Local 18 appeals to the farmers of the district, if any disease occurs in your crop, consult a specialist. If you use any medicine, use it first with the advice of the Agriculture Department or Agricultural Scientist.read more :- Rupee open Falls 18 Paise to 85.99/USD

 Rupee opens 18 paise down at 85.99 as dollar gains amid rise in US inflationThe currency opened at 85.99 against the US dollar after ending the previous session at 85.81.read more :-Giriraj Singh's Japan visit, meeting with textile industry heads 

Union Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh began his official visit to Japan and held important meetings with the leaders of the Japanese textile industry.Union Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh began his official visit to Tokyo, Japan on 14th July 2025 by paying floral tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. On the occasion, he highlighted the enduring relevance of Gandhiji’s ideals of truth, non-violence and compassion.Shri Giriraj Singh visited the Indian Embassy in Tokyo and chaired a briefing hosted by Ambassador Shri Sibi George on India-Japan relations and opportunities in the textile sector.This was followed by a strategic meeting with Shri Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President and CEO, Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., one of the world’s leading apparel retail companies. The meeting discussed the expansion of Fast Retailing’s sourcing, manufacturing and retail operations in India.Shri Giriraj Singh also met the leadership team of leading textile trading and OEM company Stylam Company Limited and invited them to enhance their engagement with India through PM MITRA parks and other Government initiatives.In a significant event, Shri Giriraj Singh met the Directors of Daiso Industries who announced plans to open 200 stores and manufacture cotton products in India. The Minister encouraged them to take advantage of India’s textile infrastructure and incentives.The day concluded with Shri Giriraj Singh chairing an interactive roundtable with CEOs of leading Japanese textile and apparel companies to encourage investments in technical textiles, fibre production and textile machinery. Ambassador Shri Sibi George delivered the inaugural address and Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles made a presentation on key Government policies and emerging opportunities in the sector.Read more :-  Indian Rupee higher 16 Paisa, Ends at 85.81 per Dollar

The Indian rupee on tuesday higher 16 paise to close at 85.81 per dollar, while it opened at 85.97 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was up 317.45 points or 0.39 percent at 82,570.91, and the Nifty was up 113.50 points or 0.45 percent at 25,195.80. About 2475 shares advanced, 1422 shares declined, and 148 shares unchanged.read more :- US tariffs may give India a boost in textile exports: SBI

India may gain share in Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia's textile exports amid US tariffs: SBIA report by the State Bank of India suggests that India's apparel exports to the US may increase. This is due to tariff tensions on other Asian exporters. India currently has a 6% share. Gaining an additional 5% share could add 0.1% to India's GDP. Opportunities also exist in agricultural commodities and metal scrap.According to a recent report by the State Bank of India (SBI), India's apparel exports to the US may grow significantly amid the ongoing tariff tensions with major Asian exporters.The report highlights that India, which currently has a 6 per cent share in the US apparel import market, will benefit if it gains an additional 5 per cent share from competing countries. This potential gain could translate into a 0.1 per cent increase in India's GDP.The report said that apart from its strong position in the chemicals sector, India has a clear comparative advantage (RCA) in the textiles industry and exports apparel and accessories to the United States.However, it faces strong competition in this sector from countries such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Of these, Vietnam currently enjoys a more favourable tariff structure.For the other countries, Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia, the current US tariff structure puts them at a disadvantage compared to India, the report said.It said that "India could capture the apparel export share of Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia".This analysis is supported by US import data for 2024. "Apparel and accessories" is prominent among the top five items imported by the US from Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia, with Bangladesh contributing 88.2 per cent of its US exports, Cambodia 30.8 per cent and Indonesia 15.3 per cent.These countries may now face higher tariffs from the US, opening up opportunities for India to expand its presence.Apart from apparel, the SBI report identifies further export growth opportunities for India in other sectors, especially to countries impacted by US tariff changes.These include agricultural products, livestock and its products, waste and scrap, especially metal scrap, and various processed animal and plant products.The report concludes that India should actively leverage this trade shift and strengthen its export presence, especially in categories where it has a comparative advantage.By taking advantage of emerging opportunities amid changing global trade dynamics, India can not only boost its exports but also drive incremental growth in its economy.read more :- CCI sells over 67 lakh bales of cotton till July 11

CCI's cotton sales till July 11 was 67 lakh balesAmidst improved demand from mills and depleted stocks with the private trade, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) is witnessing good demand for its stocks. The State-run CCI has sold about 67.09 lakh bales (of 170 kg) in the ongoing 2024-25 marketing season till July 11, as per the latest data on its Website. CCI had procured over 1 crore bales at minimum support price (MSP) during the 2024-25 marketing season.Trade sources said the demand for cotton has improved from the mills and also from traders in the recent days. As CCI is currently the only large stockholder, it is witnessing demand for the fibre crop.“Demand for cotton is good and is going up” said Ramanuj Das Boob, a sourcing agent in Raichur and also the Vice President of All India Cotton Brokers Association. CCI, which had reduced the sale price to make its cotton stocks attractive, has now been steadily increasing the price over the past couple of weeks.Turning bullish“Most of the spinning mills have bought cotton and some traders are also buying it. There is no stock of cotton with the trade and the new arrivals will begin only by October. Traders also have covered a good quantity for resale,” said Boob.As the cotton price have gone up, the price of yarn has also seen an improvement. “There is some demand for yarn,” Das Boob said. Prices which were hovering around ₹55,000-55,500 have now inched up to ₹57,000 levels per candy (of 356 kg).Higher carryover stocks“The Indian cotton market has recently turned from bearish to bullish due to aggressive buying by spinners and traders after CCI reduced prices to attractive levels. However, with CCI having sold over 65 per cent of its stock (85 per cent in Gujarat), many mills have already covered their needs. New kapas arrivals are limited, and ginning activity remains largely shut across India. Yarn demand continues to be weak, and mills are cautious with inventory,” said Anand Popat, a trader of cotton, yarn and cotton waste in Rajkot, said in his weekly newsletter.Last week, the Cotton Association of India estimated that the season-end stocks for the current 2024-25 marketing year at around 55.59 lakh balesh, about 84 per cent higher than 30.19 lakh bales last season. The higher than estimated closing stocks are atttributed to the revised crop figures of 311.40 lakh bales from its earlier projections of 301.14 lakh bales.read more :- INR Opens Stronger by 2 Paise at 85.97

 Rupee opens marginally 02  paise higher at 85.97 against dollar The currency opened at 85.97 against the dollar after closing the previous session at 85.99.read more :- INR rises 02 Paise, Closes at 85.99 per Dollar

The Indian rupee on monday higher 02 paise to close at 85.99 per dollar, while it opened at 86.01 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 247.01 points or 0.30 percent at 82,253.46, and the Nifty was down 67.55 points or 0.27 percent at 25,082.30. About 1991 shares advanced, 2020 shares declined, and 151 shares unchanged.read more :- Akola cotton model will be implemented across the country: Agriculture Minister

Maharastra : Akola cotton planting model to be adopted across India: Agriculture minister.Akola: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan emphasised that in order to stop cotton imports and initiate exports by 2030, high-density cotton planting techniques will be promoted nationwide. Chauhan highlighted that the Akola pattern of high-density cotton planting, implemented by farmer Dilip Thakre, has received national recognition.Similarly, Dilip Pohane from Wardha, with support from the Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), achieved increased productivity through dense cotton planting. As the benefits of these methods become evident, the govt plans to promote these across the country.Chauhan urged seed companies and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to conduct research on cotton varieties best suited for high-density planting. He was speaking at a discussion session held on in Coimbatore, which focused on strategies to enhance cotton productivity.Speaking to, Dilip Thakre said the long-pending demand for an equipment testing institute in South India had been approved immediately."Research and quality improvement of indigenous cotton varieties will also be prioritised. This model will now be implemented across the country to raise productivity," Chauhan said. The minister showed great interest in the Akola pattern of high-density planting, referring to it multiple times in his speech.Present at the session were Union textile minister Giriraj Singh, Maharashtra agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate, vice-chancellor of Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Agricultural University Dr Sharad Gadakh, vice-chancellor of Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, Dr Indra Mani, CICR director Dr Vijay Waghmare, cotton expert Govind Vairale, and farmers Dilip Pohane and Dilip Thakre.Chauhan acknowledged demand for HTBT technology and said the matter would be discussed with the environment ministry.Currently, unauthorised planting of HTBT (herbicide-tolerant Bt) cotton seeds is taking place in various regions. Considering farmer demands, discussions are underway to explore the possibility of legalising this technology, said the minister. Soil health was also highlighted as a crucial factor in improving productivity.Weed management has become a serious challenge in cotton-growing areas, with labour shortages and rising costs. The agriculture and textile ministries are working together to address this, he said.He stressed that developing new crop varieties and technologies is meaningless if they do not reach farmers. To bridge this gap, a stronger agricultural extension system will be developed to ensure effective transfer of knowledge from "lab to land."Key Points *Use of AI-based pheromone traps for pink bollworm control*Emphasis on affordable and accessible mechanisation*Strict regulation to prevent counterfeit seeds and inputs*Customised solutions for small and marginal farmers*Partnerships with seed companies and research institutes to develop improved varietiesread more :- Rupee falls 21 paise at open to 86.01 against US dollar

 Rupee opens 21 paise down against dollar at 86.01 as dollar risesThe currency opened at 86.01 against the US dollar after ending the previous session at 85.80.read more :- State Wise CCI Cotton Sale Details 2024-25