Indian rupee ended flat at 85.62 per dollar on Tuesday versus morning 's open of 85.62.At close, the Sensex was down 53.49 points or 0.06 percent at 82,391.72, and the Nifty was up 1.05 points at 25,104.25. About 2160 shares advanced, 1723 shares declined, and 136 shares unchanged.read more :- Punjab: Area under cotton up 20%, says Khudian
Punjab Records 20% Rise in Cotton Sowing: KhudianThe cotton cultivation in Punjab during the current kharif season has witnessed a 20% increase, taking the area under cotton from 2.49 lakh acres last year to 2.98 lakh acres this year, an increase of over 49,000 acres. Punjab minister of agriculture and farmers welfare Gurmeet Singh Khudian informed this on Monday.Chairing a meeting to review the ongoing kharif season and departmental projects here, Khudian said Fazilka district leads in cotton cultivation with 60,121 hectares, followed by Mansa (27,621 hectares), Bathinda (17,080 hectares) and Muktsar (13,240 hectares).The agriculture minister said that the Punjab government would provide a 33% subsidy on cotton seeds to growers with over 49,000 farmers having already registered online. He directed the chief agriculture officers to ensure all cotton growers complete online registration by June 15.Read More :- Rupee opens 01 paise higher at 85.62 against dollar
Rupee rises 01 paise to 85.62 against US dollar in early tradeIndian rupee opened flat at 85.62 per dollar on Tuesday versus Monday's close of 85.63.read more :- Maharashtra's first technical textile park to come up in Dharashiv
Maharashtra's first tech textile park in DharashivMaharashtra is setting up its first technical textile park in Dharashiv (Osmanabad) district of Marathwada region. The textile park will be built on 308 acres in Kaudgaon MIDC and an outlay of Rs 118 crore (US$ 13.76 million) has been planned for it.The first phase of the project costing Rs 16 crore (US$ 1.86 million) has already begun, which was inaugurated by BJP MLA Rana Jagjitsinh Patil. Many renowned businesses from across the world are contributing crores to this initiative, which will provide employment to many residents of Dharashiv.The Kaudgaon area is strategically located for this textile park. It is located 13 km from Dharashiv town and Dharashiv railway station and has excellent connectivity to major road networks, with SH 65 Dharashiv-Barshi being at a distance of 3 km.Kaudgaon MIDC gets power from MSEDCL 33/11 kV substation located at a distance of 5 km and Mahagenco's 50 MW solar park is present near the textile park. Reliance gas pipeline of 600 mm diameter is available near the park. Ujani dam is a source of water for the park which has provision of 20 MLD water supply.read more :- Kharif 2025 sowing starts at a slow pace in Gujarat, groundnut and cotton take lead
Kharif season begins sluggishly in Gujarat, groundnut and cotton aheadKharif 2025 sowing operations have begun in Gujarat, but so far only 77,067 hectares of area has been sown, which is a mere 0.90% of the state's average kharif sowing (8.56 million hectares). According to the latest report of the state agriculture department, sowing of groundnut, cotton and vegetables has seen partial progress, while major cereal crops are still missing from the fields. Groundnut and cotton sowing leadsGroundnut is leading the way at the start of kharif, with 31,110 hectares sown so far (1.78% of the normal area). Cotton has also performed well, with 34,011 hectares sown (1.34%). Vegetables have been sown in 5,144 hectares, the highest in percentage terms (1.96%). Oilseeds and other cropsThe total sown area of oilseeds is 31,225 hectares, with groundnut accounting for the largest share. Sowing of soybean and castor is negligible — 52 and 88 hectares, respectively.read more :- Rupee strength 03 Paisa, Closes at 85.63
Rupee higher 03 Paisa Against Dollar, Closes at 85.63The Indian rupee on monday higher 03 paise to close at 85.63 per dollar, while it opened at 85.66 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was up 256.22 points or 0.31 percent at 82,445.21, and the Nifty was up 100.15 points or 0.40 percent at 25,103.20. About 2667 shares advanced, 1374 shares declined, and 126 shares unchanged. read more :- Rupee falls 3 paise at open to 85.66 against US dollar
Rupee Opens 3 Paise Lower at 85.66/USDIndian rupee opened marginally lower at 85.66 per dollar on Monday against Friday's previous close of 85.63.read more :- Monsoon Takes a Breather: Scattered Rains to Linger Over Maharashtra, Heavy Showers Likely After June 12
Maharashtra Monsoon Pauses, Wet Spell Expected After June 12Maharashtra witnessed moderate to heavy rain during the last week of May, particularly over coastal regions including Mumbai. This early bout of rainfall led to the monsoon’s premature arrival over Mumbai on May 26, nearly two weeks ahead of its normal onset date of June 10.Official monsoon rainfall records begin from June 1 each year. However, between June 1 and June 4, rainfall over Maharashtra has remained below expectations. Despite the subdued activity, scattered light to moderate showers have continued across several parts of the state.Region-wise data indicates a mixed pattern—while Konkan & Goa is currently in surplus by about 10%, interior regions have seen a significant shortfall: Madhya Maharashtra is deficient by 77%, Marathwada by 97%, and Vidarbha by 72%.Looking ahead, light to moderate rain is likely to continue over Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and isolated parts of Marathwada over the next 2 to 3 days. Western parts of Vidarbha may witness brief spells of rain, while the eastern districts are expected to remain mostly dry during this period.A temporary decline in rainfall activity is anticipated between June 9 and June 11, which could result in a noticeable rise in day temperatures across the state.The monsoon is expected to regain momentum from June 12 onward. As it becomes more active, moderate to heavy showers are likely to resume over many parts of Maharashtra, facilitating further advancement of the monsoon into North Madhya Maharashtra and central parts of Vidarbha.read more :- Rupee higher 22 Paisa Against Dollar, Closes at 85.63
The Indian rupee ended 22 paisa higher on Friday at 85.63 to the dollar, while it opened at 85.85 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was up 746.95 points or 0.92 percent at 82,188.99, and the Nifty was up 252.15 points or 1.02 percent at 25,003.05. About 2163 shares advanced, 1712 shares declined, and 127 shares unchanged. read more :- Fourth ESG Task Force Meeting Charts Sustainable Roadmap for Textile Sector
ESG Task Force Sets Textile Sustainability GoalsThe Ministry of Textiles convened the 4th ESG Task Force meeting under the chairpersonship of Secretary Smt. Neelam Shami Rao to co-develop a visionary roadmap for a sustainable, circular, and resource-efficient Indian textile industry.In her keynote address, Smt. Rao emphasized that sustainability is already a lived reality in textile hubs like Tiruppur, Surat, and Panipat—where initiatives such as wastewater recycling, renewable energy use, and waste management are taking root. She called for these local successes to be scaled nationally through collective action, stressing that sustainability is no longer optional but essential for the industry's future.Additional Secretary Shri Rohit Kansal echoed these sentiments, highlighting India’s cultural roots in sustainability and the sector’s growing global responsibilities. He underscored the need for cluster-level engagement, deep integration of sustainability across the value chain, and a shift from compliance to competitive advantage. He reaffirmed the Prime Minister’s call to position India as a global leader in “Fashion for Environment and Empowerment.”The meeting brought together senior officials, including Dr. M. Beena, Textile Commissioner; Smt. Padmini Singla, Joint Secretary (Fibre); Ms. Renu Lata, Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce & Industry; Shri Ashok Kumar, DDG, Bureau of Energy Efficiency; along with industry leaders, associations, global agencies, and experts—ensuring representation from the entire textile value chain.The Ministry presented a draft Roadmap 2047, inviting inputs to shape a unified vision for the sector. Discussions focused on key pillars: awareness-building across stakeholders (industry, MSMEs, consumers, and students), capacity building, innovation, and harmonised sustainability standards. Participants stressed the need for simplified compliance, a balance of voluntary and regulatory mechanisms, and alignment with global ESG norms, green finance, and responsible consumption trends.The meeting concluded with a strong, collective commitment from all stakeholders to contribute actively to the evolving ESG framework, with widespread appreciation for the Ministry’s inclusive and forward-looking approach.read more :- Projected cotton sowing on 9L hactares in districts of north maharashtra
Cotton Sowing on 9L Ha in N. MaharashtraNashik: Cotton sowing has begun in north Maharashtra districts, with local farmers reporting that 10-15% of cotton sowing was done in Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, and Nashik districts.Cotton is one of the major kharif crops in North Maharashtra, contributing to 45% of the total kharif sowing acreage.Around 18 lakh farmers are involved in cotton farming in the north Maharashtra districts. Jalgaon, Dhule, and Nandurbar are the major cotton-producing districts in this region.The state agriculture department projected kharif sowing acreage on 20.64 lakh hectares in north Maharashtra for the kharif season this year, with sowing of cotton crop projected on as much as 9 lakh hectares.Jalgaon district is projected to have 5.25 lakh hectares for cotton sowing acreage out of the 9 lakh hectares projected for cotton sowing in north Maharashtra districts. This is followed by Dhule district (2.14 lakh hectares) and Nandurbar district (1.21 lakh hectares) .In Nashik district, cotton is cultivated only in the Malegaon and Yeola talukas, covering 45,000 hectares.Sanjay Patil, a cotton grower, said, "I completed cotton sowing on five acres in Jalgaon district.Farmers who have a water source have completed cotton sowing. But farmers who don't have a source of water will start sowing cotton only after they get adequate rain."State agriculture department officials said farmers who have a source of water usually start sowing in the second half of May."So far, around 25% of the sowing was completed in Jalgaon district alone, while in Dhule and Jalgaon district, around 2-3% of cotton sowing has been completed so far. Overall sowing in north Maharashtra district is around 10 to 15%," said an office.Apart from cotton, other crops like maize, soybean, moong, tur, bajra, urid, and paddy are the other major kharif crops in the region. Meanwhile, the agriculture department advised the farmers not to start sowing until there is adequate rainfall in their areas.In June last year, the state agriculture department had projected that the cotton sowing acreage will be on 5.01 lakh hectares in Jalgaon district and 2.03 lakh hectares in Dhule district.read more :- Rupee falls 6 paise at open to 85.85 against US dollar
Rupee Opens at 85.85, Down 6 PaiseIndian rupee opened marginally lower at 85.85 per dollar on Friday against Thursday's close of 85.79.read more :- Indian Rupee higher 07 Paisa, Ends at 85.79 per Dollar
Rupee Rises 7 Paise Against USD, Closes at 85.79The Indian rupee on thursday higher 07 paise to close at 85.79 per dollar, while it opened at 85.86 in the morning. After hitting intraday high of 81,911, the Sensex settled at 81,442, up by 443.79 points or 0.55 per cent. The Nifty50 closed at 24,750.9 levels, up by 130.7 points or 0.53 per cent.read more :- Cotton cultivation: Cotton will be cultivated in 120 lakh hectares in the country
Cotton Sowing Area Pegged at 120 Lakh HectaresNagpur : Last season, cotton was cultivated in 113 lakh hectares in the country. It is being said that this season cotton cultivation will be done within the limit of 100 lakh hectares. However, Dr. Vijay Waghmare, Director, Central Cotton Research Institute, has expressed confidence that the area under cotton cultivation will remain at 120 lakh hectares this Kharif season.There is unrest in the cotton sector due to many reasons including pink bollworm infestation, price fluctuations. It is seen that the cotton acreage is continuously decreasing. India's total cotton cultivation area is 130 lakh hectares and on an average 120 to 130 lakh hectares are cultivated every year. However, in the year 2024-25, the area under cotton cultivation was affected to a great extent and came down to 113 lakh hectares.If the situation remains the same, it is estimated that cotton cultivation will be limited to 100 lakh hectares in the Kharif season of 2025-26. However, Dr. Waghmare dismissed this possibility and claimed that cotton will be sown up to 120 lakh hectares. Cotton cultivation is already taking place in the southern states as compared to Maharashtra.So far, 95 percent of the area in this region has been cultivated. Since Maharashtra has more dry land areas, the agricultural season depends on monsoon rains. Therefore, most of the cultivation is done after June, Dr. Waghmare said.Although there is a problem of pink bollworm, awareness about it has increased among farmers. Therefore, farmers are already alert and are making efforts to control this insect. As a result, it is wrong to say that the area under cultivation has reduced or is decreasing due to pink bollworm. This year, cotton will be cultivated in 120 lakh hectares in the country, while in Maharashtra it will be cultivated in about 40 lakh hectares.read more :- INR Opens Stronger by 4 Paise at 85.86
Rupee Gains 4 Paise, Opens at 85.86/USDIndian rupee opened four paise higher on June 05 at 85.86 against the US dollar compared to the previous close of 85.90 against the greenback.read more :- Slow start to Kharif crop sowing in Gujarat
"Delayed Monsoon Hampers Kharif Sowing in Gujarat for 2025 Season"Only 0.03% of normal area sown so far; groundnut and cotton leading shareGandhinagar : Kharif 2025 sowing has started on a slow pace in Gujarat. According to data released by the state agriculture department on June 2, 2025, sowing has been done in only 42,355 hectares of land so far, which is just 0.03% of the state's normal average of 8.56 lakh hectares.The crops that have taken the lead in early sowing are:Groundnut: 11,911 hectaresCotton: 23,437 hectaresFodder crops: 4,454 hectaresVegetables: 2,274 hectaresAt the same time, sowing of major cereals and pulses like paddy, bajra, toor and moong has not started yet.Experts believe that the slow pace of sowing in early June is normal, as farmers usually wait for the first good monsoon rains. According to the Meteorological Department, the monsoon is likely to reach Gujarat by mid-June.read more:- Cotton sowing area in North India unlikely to improve after sharp decline
Cotton Sowing Sees No Rebound in North IndiaDespite a sharp decline in sowing area last year, cotton sowing area in North India is unlikely to improve in the new season. Trade sources said cotton acreage in Punjab may increase by about 25-30 per cent, but cotton acreage in Haryana and Rajasthan may decline further due to lack of water for irrigation. Market experts said the assured returns from wheat and paddy due to government procurement have discouraged cotton cultivation in North Indian states.According to market sources, about 60-70 per cent of cotton sowing had been completed in North India by the end of May. Sowing is expected to be completed in the next one to two weeks. There are indications that farmers in Haryana and Rajasthan are facing a severe water crisis for irrigation. Cotton sowing in North India mostly depends on canal water, but both states are not getting adequate supply to meet the growing demand.Sources said the area under cotton cultivation in Punjab could rise by about 30 per cent to 1.25 lakh hectares in the 2025-26 season. However, sowing could fall by 20-25 per cent in Haryana and 25-30 per cent in Rajasthan. According to official data, all three states witnessed a sharp decline in cotton acreage last year, falling to 10.955 lakh hectares.There are indications that the total cotton sowing area in north India could fall further to below 10 lakh hectares in the new season. Sources said farmers in these states are opting for the safer option of paddy cultivation during the kharif season, as the government is committed to buying paddy and wheat (during the rabi season) at the minimum support price. The current procurement policy has disillusioned farmers from growing cotton.Historical data on cotton sowing also supports this trend. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the cotton sowing area of North India was 15.620 lakh hectares in 2023-24. It decreased to 10.955 lakh hectares in 2024-25. The cotton area of Punjab decreased from 2.140 lakh hectares to 1 lakh hectares in 2023-24. The area in Haryana decreased from 6.650 lakh hectares and 6.830 lakh hectares in Rajasthan to 4.760 lakh hectares and 5.195 lakh hectares in Rajasthan.The Cotton Association of India (CAI) recently said that the cotton production of North India declined to 27.50 lakh bales (each 170 kg) in the current season from 45.62 lakh bales in the last season. The production estimates for the current season are as follows: Punjab – 1.50 lakh bales, Haryana – 7.80 lakh bales, Upper Rajasthan – 9.60 lakh bales and Lower Rajasthan – 8.60 lakh bales. In comparison, the production of last season was as follows: Punjab – 3.65 lakh bales, Haryana – 13.30 lakh bales, Upper Rajasthan – 15.47 lakh bales, and Lower Rajasthan – 13.20 lakh bales.read more:- Khandesh Begins Pre-Season Cotton Cultivation
Maharashtra: Cotton Cultivation in Khandesh: Pre-season cotton cultivation begins in KhandeshJalgaon: Pre-season or horticultural cotton cultivation has begun in Khandesh at the end of May. Cotton has sprouted in some areas. However, the agriculture department has also appealed to avoid dry land cotton cultivation until there is good rain.There is less response to pre-season or horticultural cotton cultivation in Khandesh this year. Cotton crop is proving to be loss-making and less profitable. Cotton crop is bearing the brunt of the shortage of labourers. Because cotton has to be sprayed three to four times and weed control has to be done three to four times. On the other hand, cotton harvesting starts during the festivals of Dussehra and Diwali.Cotton season begins in the fields during the festival season and workers have to bear the brunt of the shortage. Wage rates increase. Due to all these reasons, the area under cotton has reduced significantly in Khandesh in the last two years. In Jalgaon district alone, cultivation of 50 thousand hectares has reduced in the last season.The situation is the same this year as well. Many cotton growers have planned to sow soybean, maize in black soil and later grow gram and other Rabi crops in it. But cotton cultivation is going on in light, medium soil. The concerned farmers are cultivating cotton on drip irrigation and later plan to grow maize and other crops in it.More cultivation along SatpuraPre-season cotton cultivation is being seen along the Aner river along with the Tapi river in Khandesh. This cultivation has been done in the last three-four days. Pre-season cultivation has also been done in Raver, Yaval, Chopra of Jalgaon district as well as Jamner, Amalner, Parola, Shirpur, Dhule, Taloda and Shahada of Nandurbar. This cultivation is also going on. Cultivation will gain momentum this week. Cultivation will be done before the onset of monsoon rains. It is said that the expected plantation will be done in many areas by June 10.read more :- INR Drops 15 Paise, Closes at 85.90 per Dollar
The Indian rupee on wednesday lower 15 paise to close at 85.90 per dollar, while it opened at 85.75 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was up 260.74 points or 0.32 percent at 80,998.25, and the Nifty was up 77.70 points or 0.32 percent at 24,620.20. About 2017 shares advanced, 1835 shares declined, and 141 shares unchanged.read more :- ICAC forecasts global cotton outlook stable for 2025/26 season!
Cotton Market to Remain Stable: ICAC ForecastThe International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has maintained the global outlook stable for the 2025/26 cotton season. It forecasts production at 26 million tonnes and consumption at 25.7 million tonnes. Trade volumes are expected to rebound, rising by 2 per cent from the previous season to around 9.7 million tonnes. This increase will be driven by higher carryover stocks and projected mill demand.ICAC's regional production forecasts show upward revisions for Brazil, the United States and West Africa. However, these gains are likely to be offset by a slight decrease in Chinese production. Despite the decrease, China is expected to lead global production in 2025/26 with 6.3 million tonnes. After a record yield of 2,257 kg/ha in the current season, it is expected that China will continue to lead global production with a slight decrease in production.Supply remains stable, but global cotton consumption continues to be under pressure due to tariffs, regulatory uncertainty and increasing competition from alternative fibres. ICAC warns that the cotton trade outlook, although positive, could be impacted by geopolitical trade tensions and evolving tariff structures. ICAC Secretariat price forecasts put the average A index at 81 cents per pound for 2024/25.For the upcoming 2025/26 season, preliminary estimates suggest a wide price range between 56 and 95 cents per pound, with a midpoint forecast of 73 cents. These estimates are based on current market fundamentals and were provided by ICAC economist Lorena Ruiz. ICAC continues to monitor developments in production, consumption and trade that could influence cotton market dynamics in 2026.read more :- Maharashtra Faces Shortage of Desi Cotton Seeds
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| Rupee Ends Flat at 85.62/USD | 10-06-2025 15:58:26 | view |
| Punjab: Area under cotton up 20%, says Khudian | 10-06-2025 13:01:10 | view |
| Rupee opens 01 paise higher at 85.62 against dollar | 10-06-2025 10:21:03 | view |
| Maharashtra's first technical textile park to come up in Dharashiv | 09-06-2025 17:16:24 | view |
| Kharif 2025 sowing starts at a slow pace in Gujarat, groundnut and cotton take lead | 09-06-2025 16:26:52 | view |
| Rupee strength 03 Paisa, Closes at 85.63 | 09-06-2025 16:00:37 | view |
| Rupee falls 3 paise at open to 85.66 against US dollar | 09-06-2025 10:17:31 | view |
| Monsoon Takes a Breather: Scattered Rains to Linger Over Maharashtra, Heavy Showers Likely After June 12 | 06-06-2025 18:04:09 | view |
| Rupee higher 22 Paisa Against Dollar, Closes at 85.63 | 06-06-2025 15:48:00 | view |
| Fourth ESG Task Force Meeting Charts Sustainable Roadmap for Textile Sector | 06-06-2025 12:58:03 | view |
| Projected cotton sowing on 9L hactares in districts of north maharashtra | 06-06-2025 11:49:05 | view |
| Rupee falls 6 paise at open to 85.85 against US dollar | 06-06-2025 10:24:38 | view |
| Indian Rupee higher 07 Paisa, Ends at 85.79 per Dollar | 05-06-2025 15:54:12 | view |
| Cotton cultivation: Cotton will be cultivated in 120 lakh hectares in the country | 05-06-2025 11:10:31 | view |
| INR Opens Stronger by 4 Paise at 85.86 | 05-06-2025 10:25:49 | view |
| Slow start to Kharif crop sowing in Gujarat | 04-06-2025 17:56:09 | view |
| Cotton sowing area in North India unlikely to improve after sharp decline | 04-06-2025 17:33:16 | view |
| Khandesh Begins Pre-Season Cotton Cultivation | 04-06-2025 16:18:34 | view |
| INR Drops 15 Paise, Closes at 85.90 per Dollar | 04-06-2025 15:43:50 | view |
| ICAC forecasts global cotton outlook stable for 2025/26 season! | 04-06-2025 14:58:54 | view |
