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CCI Cotton Farmer Registration Begins; What to Do If Cotton Entry Isn't Updated on the 7/12 Extract?Amravati: There is important news for cotton-growing farmers. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has commenced online registration for the 2026-27 cotton season via the ‘Kapas Kisan’ mobile app. Farmers can register from September 1 to October 31, 2026.To sell cotton to the CCI, a farmer requires an Aadhaar-linked mobile number and an online record of the crop sown in the respective field. Consequently, farmers whose 7/12 land records do not yet reflect the entry for this year's cotton crop may face difficulties during registration.Last year, farmers could personally enter crop details via the e-crop survey (*e-Peek Pahani*). This year, the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) is being conducted by appointed surveyors. In Amravati district, 1,901 surveyors have been assigned 535,663 plots. According to available information, approximately 11 percent of the survey has been completed so far.Due to the slow pace of the survey, the cotton crop entry remains unupdated in the records of many farmers. However, the administration has assured farmers that the survey work is being expedited. According to District Collector Ashish Yerekar, the process has been accelerated following a meeting with the Talathi Association, and the work is expected to be largely completed within about a month.If the cotton entry is missing from the 7/12 extract, farmers should contact the concerned Talathi or revenue officer to get their crop records updated. If necessary, the Tehsildar can also be contacted.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 this season. Therefore, farmers should complete their record updates and CCI registration on time without waiting for the deadline.read more :- The rupee strengthened by 67 paise against the US dollar and opened at 94.30.

The rupee had closed at 94.97 on Wednesday, whereas today it opened at 94.30 per dollar, marking a gain of 67 paise.The Sensex opened at 76,724.95, against its previous close of 76,570.35, and was trading at 76,745.72, up 175.37 points or 0.23 per cent, as of 9.19 am. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,997.95, against its previous close of 23,914.45, and was trading at 23,975.35, up 60.90 points or 0.25 per cent.Read More :-  Rupee falls 08 paise against US dollar to close at ₹94.97

The Indian rupee weakened by 08 paise against the US dollar on Wednesday, closing at ₹94.97 per dollar.The domestic currency opened at ₹94.89 against the US dollar and fluctuated throughout the trading session. It eventually closed at ₹94.97, down 08 paise from the morning level.The Sensex fell 373.93 points or 0.49 per cent to 76,570.35 and the Nifty50 was down 141.35 points or 0.59 per cent at 23,914.45.read more :- Yarn Prices Raise Tiruppur Knitwear Costs

Rising Yarn Prices Push Up Tiruppur Knitwear Production Costs by 15%Tiruppur: The continuously rising prices of cotton yarn have raised concerns within Tiruppur's knitwear industry. According to exporters, knitwear production costs have increased by approximately 15% this year due to the steady rise in yarn prices. However, overseas buyers are unwilling to accept these higher prices, forcing exporters to absorb the additional costs themselves.On Tuesday, prices for various types of cotton yarn rose by up to ₹5 per kilogram, with some spinning mills hiking rates by as much as ₹7 per kilogram. Industry data indicates that since the beginning of the year, the price of certain yarn varieties has increased by more than ₹80 per kilogram.K.M. Subramanian, President of the Tiruppur Exporters Association, stated that rising cotton prices are the primary reason for the hike in yarn costs. He noted that the price of a 'candy' of cotton (356 kg) has risen from ₹58,000 at the start of the year to ₹74,000 now. He added that despite the Central Government temporarily waiving import duties on cotton from June to October, prices did not see the expected decline.S. Shanmugasundaram, President of SIHMA, stated that prices for some cotton yarn varieties have surged by up to ₹110 per kilogram this year. He urged the Centre to intervene immediately and regulate yarn exports.Industry bodies have warned that if the price surge continues, it could have an adverse impact on Tiruppur's knitwear sector and employment.read more :- Karimnagar Cotton Faces Drought Stress

Drought Affects Cotton Crop in Karimnagar; Production Likely to Drop by Up to 50%Karimnagar: The growth of the cotton crop in Karimnagar district is being hampered by a lack of rainfall and persistent drought conditions. Farmers fear that if adequate rain does not fall within the next ten days, yields could plummet by as much as 50 percent.Anticipating low rainfall due to the El Niño effect, the state government and the Agriculture Department had urged farmers to avoid paddy cultivation this season and instead opt for Irrigated Dry (ID) crops. However, despite these appeals, paddy was cultivated on a large scale. Farmers with access to water sources cultivated paddy, while others grew cotton and other ID crops. This year, cotton has been sown across approximately 46,000 acres in the district.According to farmers, the lack of rain delayed cotton seed germination, and subsequent plant growth has also been stunted. Misala Lachaiah, a farmer from Vedira village in Ramadugu Mandal, stated that he sowed cotton in the second week of June, but germination did not occur until late July. He noted that under normal conditions, the plants' branches should have grown much longer by this stage. The stunted growth raises concerns that the number of flowers—and ultimately the yield—will be adversely affected.An infestation of leafhoppers has also been observed in Lachaiah's two-acre crop.Nugonda Mallesham, a farmer from Goliramayahpally, said that the next ten days are crucial for the crop.Dr. N. Venkateshwar Rao, Head and Senior Scientist at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jammikunta, explained that plants are unable to absorb sufficient nutrients during drought conditions. Prolonged moisture stress can lead to reduced yields. Furthermore, weak plants are at a higher risk of pest attacks.read more :- Maharashtra’s Yawal Faces Kharif Crisis as Crops Wither Without Rain

Crops in Dahigaon and surrounding areas of Maharashtra are at risk due to a month-long lack of rain. Efforts are underway to save cotton, soybean, and maize crops by providing water.Maharashtra: The Kharif season has been completely threatened by the lack of significant rainfall in Dahigaon, the entire Yawal taluka, and surrounding areas for a month. The persistent drought-like conditions have left farmers worried, and soybean, urad, mung, maize, sorghum, and cotton crops are failing. Many farmers, distressed by the drying up of their crops, have uprooted their standing crops, while others have begun preparing for the next sowing season by using rotavators with tractors.The lack of significant rainfall over the past month has stunted crop growth. Horticultural farmers with access to irrigation have begun trying to save their cotton, soybean, and maize crops by watering them with wells and borewells. However, the Kharif crops of farmers with dry land are on the verge of being completely destroyed. In the Satpura foothills, the fields of Dahigaon, Sawkheda Sim, Haripura, and Mohrala have light soil and low water-holding capacity. Lack of rain has caused crops in these areas to wither. Many farmers have uprooted their standing crops of soybean, black gram, green gram, and rice.Farmers were already facing financial constraints due to expensive seeds, fertilizers, and increased labor costs. Farmers who were hoping for a profitable Kharif season have been disappointed. Poor and tribal farmers in this region are particularly in dire financial straits, having suffered significant losses due to the ruthless nature.read more :- Karnataka Plans Two Textile Export Centers

Two Textile Export Centers Proposed in Karnataka, Focus on Global MarketBengaluru: The Karnataka government has proposed to establish two Textile Export Facilitation Centers to connect the state's handloom and textile sector with the global market. One of these centers is proposed to be located in North Karnataka and the other in Doddaballapur near Bengaluru. The state's Chief Secretary has submitted this proposal to the central government.On Saturday, during the National Handloom Expo 2026 held in Bengaluru, Rohini Sindhuri, Secretary of the MSME, Mines and Textiles Department, stated that the proposed centers will help provide various export-related services on a single platform.She said that these centers will provide guidance on export procedures, documentation, international quality standards, global market opportunities, and connecting with foreign buyers.Sinduri said that Karnataka's handloom and textile products have great potential in the global market. However, to compete in the international market, not only product quality but also facilities like market intelligence, certification, documentation, and buyer linkages are essential. The proposed Export Facilitation Center will work towards meeting these needs in one place.The proposed center in North Karnataka is expected to provide export-related assistance to weavers, textile producers, and entrepreneurs in the region. The proposed center in Doddaballapur will focus on supporting the textile and garment industry in Bengaluru and surrounding areas.The state government is also emphasizing infrastructure development, adoption of new technologies, skill development, market linkages, and export promotion to increase textile exports in the coming years.Focus on the Domestic MarketMeanwhile, the government is also planning to expand the domestic market for handloom products. Textile Development Commissioner and Director of the Handloom and Textiles Department, A.B. Basavaraju stated that the 14-day National Handloom Expo held in Bengaluru received a good response.He stated that plans are underway to organize larger handloom exhibitions and sales expos in Bidar and Devanahalli to reach more customers with handloom products.The government has identified Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, Mysore, and Hassan as "Champion Districts." Ballari, Gadag, Haveri, and Bagalkot have been classified as "Aspirational Districts" under central government guidelines.According to Basavaraju, special training workshops are being organized for officials and entrepreneurs in these districts to educate them on export procedures and opportunities available in the global market.read more :- Gujarat Monsoon Deficit Threatens Cotton

Gujarat’s Monsoon Divide Puts Kharif Cotton Crops at RiskGujarat’s uneven monsoon is emerging as a serious threat to kharif crops, with a sharp regional rainfall divide being masked by the state’s overall average. Data from the State Emergency Operation Centre shows that Gujarat has received 684.43 mm of rainfall, or 75.31% of its normal seasonal rainfall of 909 mm.However, heavy rains in South Gujarat are significantly lifting the state average. The region has received 1,597 mm, or 103.56% of its normal rainfall, while large parts of Saurashtra, Kutch and North Gujarat continue to face severe deficits.The extent of the shortfall is reflected in the national rainfall-deficit rankings, with 12 Gujarat districts featuring among India’s 25 most rain-deficient districts.Devbhumi Dwarka has recorded the country’s highest rainfall deficit at 93.59%, receiving just 6.41% of its normal rainfall. Porbandar ranks second with an 81.88% deficit, having received 18.12% of normal rainfall, while Jamnagar ranks third with a 71.12% deficit and 28.88% of normal rainfall.Kachchh ranks fourth nationally, with a 70.57% deficit and only 29.43% of normal rainfall. Other Gujarat districts in the top 25 include Aravalli, ranked 11th with a 53.77% deficit; Gir Somnath and Sabarkantha, both with deficits of 53.38%; and Rajkot, with a 52.89% deficit.Chhota Udepur has recorded a 49.26% deficit, Banaskantha 48.75%, Dahod 47.67% and Junagadh 44.36%.The prolonged moisture shortage is raising concerns over crop yields across the affected regions. Groundnut, a major kharif crop, is particularly vulnerable as it enters the pod-filling stage in Rajkot, Jamnagar, Junagadh and Gir Somnath. Cotton crops are at risk of flower and boll shedding, while castor and sesame are facing poor establishment and moisture stress in Kutch and North Gujarat.With more than 92% of kharif sowing already completed, the coming rainfall spell will be crucial. Timely and adequate rains could help ease moisture stress and protect crop yields, while a continued dry spell could further intensify the risk of production losses.read more :- The Rupee opened at 94.89 against the dollar, gaining 6 paise.

On September 2, the Indian Rupee strengthened by 6 paise against the dollar to open at 94.89, whereas it had closed at 94.95 on Tuesday.The Indian stock market opened with a decline for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, September 2. Both major indices, Nifty and Sensex, opened in the green.The index opened at 76,471.32 against Tuesday's close of 76,944.28. The Nifty 50 was down 228.45 points, or 0.95%, at 23,827.35.read more :-Haryana Cotton Farmers Get ₹4,000 Subsidy

Big Relief for Cotton Farmers! Haryana Govt Announces Subsidy of Up to ₹4,000The Haryana government has announced financial assistance for cotton farmers to help them purchase micronutrients and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) inputs. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced the scheme on August 26, 2026. The initiative aims to improve cotton crop health, increase productivity and protect farmers from losses caused by pest attacks.Under the scheme, eligible cotton farmers in Haryana will receive a subsidy of 50% of the cost of eligible agricultural inputs or ₹2,000 per acre, whichever is lower. The subsidy will be available for a maximum of two acres per farmer, meaning eligible farmers can receive financial assistance of up to ₹4,000. The benefit is intended to help farmers purchase essential nutrients and pest-management materials for better crop care.Farmers must purchase the prescribed micronutrients and IPM inputs according to the scheme’s guidelines. The agricultural inputs should comply with the recommendations of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, and must be purchased from semi-government institutions, cooperative societies or authorized dealers. After purchasing the eligible inputs, farmers must preserve their bills and upload them along with the required details on the Haryana Agriculture Department’s official portal.The department will verify the submitted bills and other information before releasing the subsidy to eligible farmers as per the scheme’s rules. Farmers should carefully check all details on their bills before uploading them to avoid problems during verification. The last date for uploading the purchase bills is September 15, 2026. Eligible cotton farmers should complete the process before the deadline. For more information or assistance, farmers can contact the department’s toll-free helpline at 1800-180-2117 or approach the Deputy Director of Agriculture in their respective district.read more :- Indian Yarn Prices Surge 60%

China Cotton Curbs Drive Indian Yarn Prices Up 60%, Apparel Industry Seeks ReliefIndian apparel exporters have urged the government to regulate cotton yarn exports as prices surge amid rising overseas demand, limited domestic supplies and concerns over hoarding.The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has approached the Commerce and Industry Ministry and the Textile Ministry, seeking measures to regulate exports of cotton yarn, particularly 20s count and above, to ensure adequate supplies for domestic apparel manufacturers.Cotton yarn prices have risen nearly 60%, from around Rs 250 per kg in early 2026 to about Rs 400 per kg currently, according to AEPC. The council said limited stocks with ginners, lower cotton arrivals and increased dependence on Cotton Corporation of India auctions have intensified supply pressures.AEPC Secretary General Mithileshwar Thakur said growing demand from major apparel-producing countries such as Bangladesh and Vietnam was adding to the pressure. Manufacturers are increasingly sourcing Indian cotton and yarn as US restrictions on cotton linked to China's Xinjiang region under the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act have prompted greater focus on supply-chain traceability.China accounts for about 29% of global cotton production, while India is the world's second-largest producer. However, India's cotton productivity remains relatively low. The country produces around 23.8 million bales annually across about 11.2 million hectares, compared with much smaller cultivated areas in other major producers such as China, Brazil and the US.The US has identified cotton and textiles among sectors vulnerable to forced-labour risks linked to Xinjiang. India has also strengthened its trade rules, with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade recently prohibiting imports of goods produced wholly or partly using forced labour.With global buyers diversifying away from China, India stands to gain from increased textile sourcing. However, exporters warn that rising yarn costs could undermine the competitiveness of India's apparel industry, prompting calls for urgent government intervention.read more :- Karnataka Drought Threat Deepens