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Cotton price issue: Government responsible for falling cotton pricesNagpur : The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Thursday (3) reprimanded the state government and the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for not having any concrete policy regarding cotton procurement centers in the state. Deliberate delay in opening procurement centers benefits private traders and causes huge financial loss to farmers. The court said that this delay is directly responsible for the falling prices of cotton and the state government is responsible for it.The PIL filed by Shriram Satpute of Maharashtra's Upbhokta Panchayat was heard before Justice Nitin Sambre and Justice Sachin Deshmukh. According to the petition, cotton procurement centers are opened late every year. Due to this, farmers are forced to sell cotton to private traders at a price lower than the guaranteed price. After this, these traders make huge profits by selling the same cotton at a higher price. This causes loss to the farmers.In this case, CCI had submitted an affidavit in the court and told that 121 cotton procurement centers have been started in the state from October 1, 2024. Also, 7 more procurement centers have been started in the state on the request of the state government and public representatives. That is, a total of 128 cotton procurement centers are running in the state.On the other hand, the petitioner had claimed that CCI is giving wrong and misleading information to the court. The petitioner had also said that tenders were issued to start many cotton procurement centers in December 2024 and January 2025. From this it is clear that many cotton procurement centers were not started in October.If the procurement centers had started in October, then why would the secretary of Krishi Upaj Mandi Samiti write a letter to CCI requesting to start the center? After considering all the aspects in this regard, the court has fixed the next hearing of this case on July 28. Petitioner Shriram Satpute himself presented the arguments.What is the area and production of cotton cultivation?Justice. Terming the matter as very serious, a division bench of Justice Nitin Sambre and Justice Sachin Deshmukh directed the state government to submit detailed information of cotton cultivation and production of the last three years before July 28. The court said that to protect the interests of farmers, the cotton procurement process should start on time and there should be transparency in it.read more :- Rupee Ends Flat at 85.39/USD

Indian rupee ended flat at 85.39 per dollar on Friday versus morning 's open of 85.39.At close, the Sensex was up 193.42 points or 0.23 percent at 83,432.89, and the Nifty was up 55.7 points or 0.22 percent at 25,461. About 1962 shares advanced, 1612 shares declined, and 102 shares unchanged.read more :- Increased Domestic Consumption of Cotton Yarn Supports Value Addition

Increased Domestic Consumption of Cotton Yarn Supports Value AdditionChennai: Amidst slower exports, cotton yarn mills have seen traction in domestic demand. Increased consumption by downstream industries has been supporting higher value addition while helping yarn producers register sales growth. Cotton yarn exports fell by 5 per cent in FY25 due to weak offtake from China. Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam collectively account for around 59 per cent of Indian cotton yarn exports. In FY2025, export volumes to China dipped by 66 per cent.However, domestic yarn consumption, which accounts for 67 per cent of the production, grew 2 per cent, offsetting the lower export demand. The industry is likely to further shift gears in FY2026, with yarn demand likely to gain traction from the healthy prospects in domestic demand, especially with strong off-take from downstream segments like apparels, which are benefiting from global vendor diversification programmes.Apparel exports grew 10 per cent in FY25 to $15.9 billion, with demand from the US and Europe. The bilateral trade deals with different countries are expected to further increase apparel exports in FY26. ICRA expects domestic spinners to report a sales volume growth of 4-6 per cent and 6-9 per cent revenue growth in FY26. The Indian cotton spinning industry has seen a modest recovery in FY2025. This follows a period of subdued demand from end-segments in the preceding two years. Higher yarn consumption by downstream industries supports higher value addition and increased employment generation, in turn improving overall export growth. Despite slower yarn exports, the total textile exports grew 6.32 per cent to $36.6 billion in FY25.Read More:- Farmers not getting price for cotton: Gujarat agriculture minister flags dip in acreage.

Cotton Price Crash: Gujarat Minister Raises AlarmCotton farmers in Gujarat are shifting to other crops like groundnuts and soybeans due to low prices for their produce, causing a decline in cotton acreage, state Agriculture Minister Raghavjibhai Patel told.Cotton farmers in Gujarat are shifting to other crops like groundnuts and soybeans due to low prices for their produce, causing a decline in cotton acreage, state Agriculture Minister Raghavjibhai Patel told The New Indian Express.“Gujarat is the hub of cotton production as our Prime Minister Narendra Modi invested a lot in its value chain,” said Patel, who is also Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Cow-Breeding, Fisheries, Rural Housing and Rural Development in Gujarat.However, Patel raised concerns that the inadequate price farmers receive is discouraging cotton production in the state. “Cotton farmers in the state are marred by both lower production and lower prices. They do not get the required price for their produce, which discourages them from growing more,” he said, adding that many are shifting to more profitable crops.Gujarat’s cotton acreage has declined from 26.79 lakh hectares last year to 23.62 lakh hectares in the 2024-25 Kharif season. Maharashtra now leads in cotton acreage. Once the largest cotton-producing state, Gujarat has ceded its position to Maharashtra, which now tops the list, followed by Gujarat.Latest estimates from the Cotton Association of India show Gujarat’s cotton pressing at 76 lakh bales (each bale weighing 170 kg), compared to Maharashtra’s 85 lakh bales and Telangana's 48 lakh bales as of May 31, 2025.Meanwhile, India’s overall cotton production has been declining steadily for the past five years. Once a global leader, India’s cotton output is expected to shrink from 39.8 million bales in 2013-14 to 29.5 million bales by 2024-25, with yields falling to less than 450 kg/ha - far behind global leaders like China, which records 1,993 kg/ha.Experts attribute the sharp decline in cotton production to increased pest attacks and erratic weather conditions, including unpredictable rainfall and rising temperatures. The major pest threat remains the pink bollworm (PBW), which has developed resistance to Bt cotton over time. Farmers say pests now infest the crop within two months of flowering, damaging the bolls and flowers.The textiles industry has already expressed concern over the continued dip in cotton production and the projected lower acreage in the current Kharif season.Responding to another question on the rising salinity in coastal areas affecting farming, Patel said the government is taking the issue seriously. “We are building salinity prevention structures to stop seawater intrusion into groundwater and soil,” he said.The minister was speaking on the sidelines of a soluble fertiliser event organised by the Soluble Fertiliser Industry Association.Read More :-Rupee open Falls 7 Paise to 85.39/USD

 Indian rupee opens 7 paise lower at 85.39 on rally in dollar indexThe domestic currency opened at 85.39 against the US dollar, as compared to 85.32 against the greenback at previous close.read more :- Rupee Gains 34 Paisa, Closes at 85.32 Against Dollar

The Indian rupee on thursday higher 34 paise to close at 85.32 per dollar, while it opened at 85.66 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 170.22 points or 0.20 percent at 83,239.47, and the Nifty was down 48.10 points or 0.19 percent at 25,405.30. About 1947 shares advanced, 1912 shares declined, and 154 shares unchanged.read more :- HDPS in Siddipet boosts cotton production

HDPS boosts cotton yield in Siddipet, farmers report higher returns despite higher input costsCotton farmers in Siddipet, one of the major cotton producing districts of Telangana, are witnessing higher yields and better returns with the adoption of High Density Planting System (HDPS), thanks to the special project on cotton by ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Nagpur, which is being implemented from 2023.Implemented through Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Tuniki in Medak district, the project is part of the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and covers rainfed cotton farmers in five states, including Telangana. In Siddipet, 266 farmers adopted HDPS during the 2024 Kharif season.“Traditionally, farmers in Siddipet cultivate cotton on sandy loam soil under rainfed conditions using the Square Planting System (SPS), maintaining a spacing of 90×90 cm and sowing two seeds per hill, resulting in about 10,000 plants per acre. This greater distance facilitates bullock-drawn two-way hoe, reducing hand weeding,” said Dr Ravi Palitia, Scientist (Plant Protection), ICAR-EGVF (Eklavya Rural Development Foundation), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tunis.In contrast, HDPS involves sowing one seed per hill at a reduced spacing of 90×15 cm, increasing the number of plants threefold to 30,000 plants per acre. This denser system, despite requiring more seeds and initial inputs, has shown significant gains in yield and cost-efficiency.“We advise farmers to apply mepiquat chloride, a plant growth regulator (PGR), to manage canopy growth and ensure light and air penetration, thereby reducing pest and disease infestation,” said Ravi Palthia, nodal officer for the special project on cotton. This approach has also facilitated synchronised boll maturation, leading to faster harvesting and timely sowing of rabi crops, he added.The switch to HDPS increased seed cost from ₹1,728 to ₹5,184 per acre and increased labour expenditure for sowing. However, farmers saved on expenses related to row marking and bullock-drawn hoe, reducing the need for traditional two-way inter-farm operations. Overall, HDPS resulted in an additional expenditure of ₹11,256 per acre, according to an ICAR study.Despite the increased costs, there was a significant improvement in yield – from 8 quintals to 12 quintals per acre – leading to an increase in income of ₹30,084 per acre. The reduction in harvesting cycles due to uniform boll maturity also helped reduce labour costs during harvesting. Kunta Kista Reddy of Ahmadipur village in Gajwel mandal, who adopted HDPS on two acres, reported better uniformity in plant growth and a 15-20% increase in yield.“Well-managed canopy and synchronised maturity helped avoid late pest attacks. Though fertiliser and irrigation management required more attention, the system proved to be beneficial,” he said. Chada Sudhakar Reddy of Appalagudem in Markook mandal shared a similar experience. "Initially I was hesitant to use HDPS and machine sowing. But the results were beyond expectations. I used less labour and inputs but harvested more cotton and earned better profits," he said.read more :- INR Up 05 Paise, Opens at 85.66

 Rupee opens 05 paise up at 85.66 against dollar on India-US deal optimismIndian rupee opened 05 paise higher on July 03 at 85.66 against the US dollar compared to the previous close of 85.71 against the greenback.read more :- Tariff and monsoon changed the course of cotton

Cotton Market Sees Mixed Quarter Amid Tariffs, Conflict, CCI and Monsoon ProgressNew York/India – The global cotton market exhibited mixed trends through the second quarter of 2025, influenced by geopolitical tensions, tariff concerns, and seasonal agricultural developments.In the U.S., NY May Futures plunged sharply in early April after tariff announcements rattled market confidence. However, a gradual recovery followed, with the contract ultimately expiring in the 66–67 cents per pound range. NY July Futures, representing the final month of the old crop, remained subdued, confined within a narrow band of 65–69 cents throughout the quarter. Ongoing conflict and weak global demand kept pressure on prices, limiting volatility.Meanwhile, in India, the cotton physical market displayed early resilience in April. However, persistent offloading by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) capped prices between ₹53,800 and ₹54,200 through May and June. A shift in sentiment occurred in late June as tensions in the Middle East eased, particularly with the resolution of the Iran-Israel conflict. The improved outlook spurred robust CCI sales, with 21 lakh bales sold over six auctions in a short span, igniting a rally in the domestic market.Agricultural developments also brought optimism. The monsoon arrived early on May 25, and timely rainfall supported a prompt start to kharif sowing. By the end of June, Gujarat had covered 13.99 lakh hectares under cotton, contributing to an all-India total of 50.214 lakh hectares.Market participants remain cautiously optimistic as easing geopolitical tensions and favorable monsoon conditions offer potential support for the upcoming crop season, though global demand and tariff dynamics will continue to be key factors in price direction.read more :- Ministry of Textiles approves PM Mitra Park

Textiles Ministry approves Rs 1,894-crore PM MITRA Park project in Tamil NaduIn what can be termed as a significant step towards making Tamil Nadu a national textile region, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday announced the Centre's approval for a Rs 1,894-crore (US$220 million) development scheme for the Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Virudhunagar district.Spread over 1,052 acres, the new park will be a next-generation textile cluster with emphasis on technical textiles and integrated manufacturing. It is one of the Centre's premium PM MITRA schemes designed to transform India's textile industry through setting up of world-class infrastructure, efficient regulatory mechanism and sector-specific investment incentives.The approval for the Tamil Nadu project comes after prolonged discussions between the state government headed by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and the Union Textiles Ministry. State Industry Minister T.R.B. Raja welcomed this approval for the future of Tamil Nadu's textile industry and called it a "result of relentless follow-up and collaborative engagement".The project, targeted to be completed by September 2026, will help attract private investment of Rs 10,000 crore (US$1.16 billion) and create around 100,000 new jobs. Raja also said Tamil Nadu is already India's leading textile exporter - this project will take them to new heights.The key infrastructure to be developed at the site includes a 15 million litres per day (MLD) zero liquid discharge common effluent treatment plant, a 5 MLD sewage treatment plant, housing for 10,000 workers and 1.3 million sq ft of plug-and-play and built-to-suit industrial warehousing.Tamil Nadu joins six other states - Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - to host PM MITRA Parks as part of the central government's nationwide programme to revolutionise India's textile production ecosystem.read more :- INR Drops 12 Paise, Closes at 85.71 per Dollar

The Indian rupee on wednesday lower 12 paise to close at 85.71 per dollar, while it opened at 85.59 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 287.60 points or 0.34 percent at 83,409.69, and the Nifty was down 88.40 points or 0.35 percent at 25,453.40. About 1716 shares advanced, 2125 shares declined, and 167 shares unchanged.read more :- FTA will give a boost to India's textile sector