7.7 million bales of cotton will be produced in Gujarat,Cotton production is estimated at 2.376 million tons in the Kadi meeting.The Gujarat Cotton Seeds Crushers Association (GCA) meeting estimated that cotton crushing will continue in Gujarat. The organization met in Kadi on Sunday, where production estimates for cotton, cottonseed, and cottonseed were made. According to this, Gujarat may produce 7.7 million bales of cotton.According to the organization, cotton cultivation in Gujarat declined by 2.5 percent compared to last year, to 2.11 million hectares. Due to the erratic monsoon and subsequent rain damage, Gujarat is expected to press 6.5 million bales of cotton. However, cotton from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka also comes to Gujarat for pressing. Thus, combining Gujarat's production and external revenue, Gujarat will produce 7.7 million bales of cotton.Estimating production across India, the organization states that last year, cotton production was 32.5 million bales. This year, sowing has declined slightly to 31.5 million bales.Last year, production was 11.275 million bales, with cultivation spread over 11 million hectares. The crop is good in South India, while production has declined slightly in North India and Gujarat.At the Crushers Association meeting, cottonseed production in Gujarat was also estimated. According to this, 2.376 million tons of cottonseed will come from Gujarat, while 1 million tons of imported cottonseed will be purchased and brought to the market. Thus, Gujarat will receive a total of 2.476 million tons of cottonseed. Cottonseed cake production is estimated at 47 million bags.While cottonseed wash production is expected to be 2.63 million tons, or approximately 26,360 tankers (10 tons per tanker).New cotton revenue nears 1.5 lakh maundsWith the weakening of the cyclone's strength and the expected return of heat, cotton arrivals at market yards have increased significantly. Following Saturday's arrival of 1.10 lakh maunds, 1.40 lakh maunds arrived at the yards on Monday. Halvad received 24 thousand maunds, Rajkot-Amreli 13 thousand maunds, Botad 38 thousand maunds, and Savarkundla 9 thousand maunds. Cotton prices at the yards range from 850 to 1580 rupees. Of course, due to the extended monsoon, 90% of the cotton is currently wet. Good quality is scarce. If the heat persists for another ten days, good quality cotton will begin arriving.read more :- Gujarat Agriculture Minister demands CCI to buy more cotton
Gujarat Agriculture Minister Requests CCI to Procure Maximum CottonOn World Cotton Day, Agriculture Minister Raghav Patel held a meeting with officials from the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) in Gandhinagar regarding the procurement of cotton at the support price. During the meeting, the Agriculture Minister reviewed CCI's plans for cotton procurement at the support price and made necessary suggestions.This year, due to good rainfall in the state, cotton sowing has been abundant, and the overall cotton situation is good.It has been observed that cotton production in the state is also expected to be abundant. The Government of India has announced a support price of ₹8,060 per quintal, or ₹1,612 per maund. In contrast, the current market price of cotton is ₹800 to ₹1,000 per quintal lower than the support price.The Agriculture Minister suggested setting up at least two procurement centers per taluka during the procurement of cotton at the support price. The process of registering farmers for cotton sales at the support price is currently underway and will continue until October 31st. The Minister also recommended CCI officials extend the registration deadline if necessary due to low market prices. Furthermore, the Agriculture Minister urged the government to purchase all cotton produced by farmers at the support price, based on their land records and taking into account the district's productivity.read more :- Rupee fell 03 paisa to close at 88.79 against dollar
The Indian rupee on wednesday lower 03 paise to close at 88.79 per dollar, while it opened at 88.76 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 153.09 points or 0.19 percent at 81,773.66, and the Nifty was down 62.15 points or 0.25 percent at 25,046.15. About 1697 shares advanced, 2297 shares declined, and 138 shares unchanged.read more :- "CCI's new rule: Cotton will now be sold only within the district"
New CCI Rule: Cotton will now be sold within the district: Farmers from outside districts barred, efforts underway to prevent fraudThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has taken a major decision regarding cotton procurement. Farmers in Khandwa, Khargone, and Burhanpur districts will now be required to sell their cotton in the markets within their own districts. Farmers from neighboring districts will no longer be able to come and sell their cotton.CCI states that this rule aims to bring transparency to cotton procurement and prevent fraud by traders.Farmers will face difficultiesPreviously, farmers could sell their produce in the market of any district, saving them on transportation costs. Now, they will have to sell their produce only in the market within their own district, even if it is far away. This could cause problems for farmers.Attempt to prevent fraudCCI officials say that this rule will prevent fraud and allow only eligible farmers to sell their produce. Previously, traders used to fraudulently sell cotton in farmers' names, but this will no longer be possible.3,200 farmers have registeredSo far, 3,200 farmers have registered to sell cotton in Khandwa district. These include 2,000 from Khandwa and 1,200 from Mundi.25% of cotton came from outside districtsPreviously, CCI used to purchase 25% of its total cotton from outside districts. However, with the implementation of this rule, cotton from outside districts will no longer be procured.CCI's reasoning for the banCCI's procurement in-charge, Chandrakishore Sakome, says that with this rule, the district's produce will be purchased within the district itself. Some traders used to sell their cotton in markets across the state or districts. But now they will no longer be able to commit such fraud.read more :- Maize-cotton ahead in the district, soybean registration low
The district has more maize and cotton acreage than soybeans, but only 2,500 hectares have been registered.The Madhya Pradesh government has implemented a price difference scheme for farmers' soybean crops, but farmers in the district are showing little interest in it. Considering farmers' preferences, they are increasingly planting maize and cotton instead of soybeans. Consequently, the district's farmers will not be able to benefit from the price difference scheme. Farmers have stated that maize and cotton should be included in the price difference scheme to maximize benefits.According to information, the district's maize acreage covers approximately 100,000 hectares, and cotton acreage is 77,900 hectares, while soybean acreage is only 20,878 hectares. Consequently, very few farmers in the district will be able to participate in this scheme. Deputy Director of Agriculture KC Vaskel stated that the Madhya Pradesh government has implemented a price difference scheme for soybean producers.The cotton crop is being damaged by the caterpillar infestation.The price difference scheme has been implemented for farmers. Under the scheme, the price difference will be credited to farmers' accounts based on the difference between the price at which they sold their produce and the support price and the model price. To avail the benefits of the price difference scheme, farmers must register on the e-Uparjan portal.The deadline for registration under the soybean crop under the price difference scheme is October 17th. In the district, 2,290 farmers have registered 2,543.07 hectares of land. Registered farmers will be required to sell their soybean produce at the agricultural produce market. Sales of soybean produce will be made between October 24th and January 15th. The support price for soybean is ₹5,328 per quintal.Pink bollworm infestation on cotton increases, damaging cropsFarmers reported that rains occurred after the cotton crop had ripened, damaging their cotton crops. Currently, the pink boll infestation on cotton has increased, resulting in only tassels visible on the cotton plants. This will only allow for one-time harvesting of cotton. This will result in poor cotton quality, preventing farmers from receiving a fair price.Maize should be included in the support price, farmers are not receiving a fair price.He stated that the district has a large area under maize cultivation. Therefore, maize should be included in the support price. A minimum support price of ₹2,500 per quintal should be set for this purpose. He stated that currently, maize is fetching ₹1,500 to ₹1,600 per quintal in the district, which is very low. To provide relief to farmers, maize should be included in the support price.read more :- Kapas Kisan App: Sell your produce without waiting and get your desired slot
Kapas Kisan App: You can get your desired slot and sell your produce without waiting for your turn.Kapas Kisan App: Cotton procurement has already begun in North India on October 1st. It will begin in Central India on October 15th, and in South India on October 21st. However, cotton farmers are leveraging technology from the very beginning of this procurement season. 1.6 million farmers are already on the Cotton Corporation of India's Cotton Farmer App.From the very beginning of this procurement season, technology will ease the hassles of cotton farmers across the country. Of the 6 million cotton farmers in the country, 1.6 million are already on the Cotton Farmer App, developed by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), which will become the focal point for fiber procurement. This digital platform connects farmers to markets and the CCI, ensuring transparency and efficiency.The app will alleviate procurement problems.Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) Chairman and Managing Director L.K. Gupta told BusinessLine, an English newspaper, that starting this season, cotton farmers can book slots to sell their produce over the next seven days. They can bring their produce to the designated procurement center. Instead of waiting for their turn, they can simply choose the day to sell their produce. To register on the app, farmers will need to upload the required documents, including the area under cotton cultivation and their Aadhaar card. He said, "The information will then be sent to the respective state governments for verification of the data." He added that they can also check their payment status on the app.The total number of procurement centers has reached 550.The designated authority for procuring cotton at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) procured 50.5 million quintals of cotton last year, spending ₹37,500 crore. The MSP for the current year is ₹7,710 (for medium staples) and ₹8,110 (for long staples). L.K. Gupta stated that we have no target. Our job is to purchase all the cotton that arrives at the procurement centers. He added that procurement has already begun in North India on October 1st. It will begin in Central India on October 15th and in South India on October 21st. Referring to the extensive changes in the procurement process, he said that the corporation has opened 10 percent more centers this year, bringing the total number to 550.Cotton Acreage Reaches 79.54 Lakh HectaresCCI Chairman and Managing Director further stated that each procurement center has been mandated to have at least 3,000 hectares of cotton acreage and a ginning mill. In this process, we have closed some centers that did not meet the criteria and opened new centers. The cotton acreage in 2025-26 reached 79.54 lakh hectares, an increase from 78.58 lakh hectares in the previous year (2024-25). Maharashtra leads the cotton acreage with 30.79 lakh hectares, followed by Gujarat (14 lakh hectares), Telangana (12.42 lakh hectares), Rajasthan (6.02 lakh hectares), and Karnataka (4.67 lakh hectares). The Agricultural Market Intelligence Centre of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) has estimated the price between Rs 6,800-7,200 per quintal in September 2025.read more :- Eco-friendly cotton: World Cotton Day special
World Cotton Day: Know about different types of environmentally friendly cotton.Cotton is perhaps the most common plant used to make fabrics, and is considered to be of excellent quality. However, conventional cotton cultivation is detrimental to the environment due to its heavy reliance on water and the use of harmful chemicals, which contribute to soil degradation, water pollution, and climate change. On World Cotton Day, we talk about organic and sustainable cotton, which causes less harm to the environment.Organic cotton is grown with a low environmental impact, avoiding toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilisers. Then, there is recycled cotton, which is produced from waste cotton materials, such as factory scraps (pre-consumer) and discarded clothes (post-consumer). These materials are then shredded, cleaned, and re-spun into new yarn to create fresh fabric. Kala cotton is also another type of sustainable cotton, which is grown in the region of Kutch in Gujarat. This unique, ancient, and purely organic variety of cotton is a rain-fed crop, meaning it relies solely on rainwater and is cultivated without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilisers.“Kandu cotton from Karnataka is naturally brown-coloured and is sustainably farmed, rain-fed, and pesticide-free, emphasising a connection to the earth. Ponduru cotton refers to a type of Khadi (handspun and handwoven cotton) produced in the village of Ponduru, Andhra Pradesh. It is made from a rare, indigenous, and organic short-staple hill cotton that requires no chemicals and is spun and woven by hand using traditional methods,” explains designer Shruti Sancheti.With a background in environmental studies, designer Drishti Modi of Lafaani tells us, “When I worked with cotton farmers in Andhra Pradesh for a project, I learned that kala cotton, kandu cotton, and ponduru are cotton varieties with the least environmental damage as they use less water for irrigation.”read more :- Relief to Telangana farmers: Kishan assures
Telengana : Kishan Assures Full Cotton Procurement In TGHYDERABAD: Union minister for coal and mines G. Kishan Reddy has assured cotton farmers in Telangana that the Centre will procure every kilogram of cotton they produce, guaranteeing a smooth and transparent procurement process this season. Reddy said he had personally requested Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh to ensure that farmers do not face any inconvenience during procurement operations.Highlighting last year’s performance, he said the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) had procured nearly 80 per cent of Telangana’s total cotton output, reinforcing the Centre’s commitment to safeguarding cultivators even amid declining global prices. He emphasised that all payments will be credited directly to farmers’ bank accounts to eliminate middlemen and ensure transparency. To streamline operations, a new mobile app has been launched to allot time slots for farmers to bring their produce to ginning mills, reducing congestion and waiting time. Kishan Reddy urged the Telangana government to educate farmers on reducing moisture content in cotton and suggested using MGNREGA funds to build drying platforms to improve quality and prevent rejections.He pointed out that high-density cotton planting could potentially triple farmers’ income and questioned the state’s delay in adopting improved seed varieties recommended by the Centre. “Farmers should maintain moisture levels below 12 per cent. Produce with slightly higher moisture should not be rejected outright but handled with guidance,” he said. Reddy said the Centre had allocated sufficient funds, technology and infrastructure for operations across 122 procurement centres. “Modern moisture-measuring machines have been installed to ensure fair assessment,” he said, appealing to farmers not to sell their produce to private traders at lower prices.read more :- INR Opens Stronger by 02 Paise at 88.76
Indian rupee opens 02 paise higher at 88.76/USD as Dollar Index easesIndian rupee opened at 88.76 per dollar on Wednesday versus previous close of 88.78.read more :- Rupee fell 06 paise to close at 88.78 per dollar
The Indian rupee on tuesday lower 06 paise to close at 88.78 per dollar, while it opened at 88.72 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was up 136.63 points or 0.17 percent at 81,926.75, and the Nifty was up 30.65 points or 0.12 percent at 25,108.30. About 1780 shares advanced, 2204 shares declined, and 142 shares unchanged.read more :- Gujarat: Cotton production rises by 5 million bales under Modi's leadership
Gujarat: "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the Gujarat cotton industry has grown by over 50 lakh bales," said Raghavji Patel.Gujarat Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel said that, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, the state's cotton sector has undergone remarkable transformation over the past two decades, a press release from the Chief Minister's Office stated.Raghavji Patel said, "Thanks to various initiatives under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the area under cotton cultivation in Gujarat has increased from 17.49 lakh hectares in 2001-02 to 23.71 lakh hectares by 2024-25.During this period, cotton production increased from 17 lakh bales to 71 lakh bales, while productivity increased from 165 kg lint per hectare to 512 kg lint per hectare.Describing cotton as one of the most essential needs of human life, Patel said that after food, clothing is of paramount importance, and cotton plays a vital role in fulfilling this need. The world celebrates October 7th as "World Cotton Day" to acknowledge its global importance.Cotton, often referred to as "white gold," has deep roots in Gujarat, which has been a progressive and leading state in cotton cultivation for decades.Gujarat's cotton sector holds great importance for both the state and the nation. When the state was formed in 1960, its cotton productivity was only 139 kilograms of lint per hectare; however, today it has increased to 512 kilograms of lint per hectare, exceeding the national average.These statistics clearly demonstrate that through research advancements, comprehensive development initiatives, farmer-oriented government policies, and the dedicated efforts of farmers, Gujarat has generated billions of rupees in revenue from cotton—a significant achievement for the economy of any state.Giving detailed information about cotton, Raghavji Patel explained that at the time of India's independence, while most textile mills were located in India, major cotton-producing regions became part of Pakistan. As a result, India faced a shortage of raw cotton and had to import it from other countries at a significant cost of foreign exchange.In 1971, following research at the Surat Research Farm, the Hybrid-4 (Shankar-4) cotton variety was developed, ushering in the hybrid cotton era across India. This led to a rapid and substantial increase in the country's cotton productivity. As a result, India not only met its domestic raw cotton needs but also began exporting the surplus. He further stated that in 2020-21, India recorded a historic cotton export of ₹17,914 crore.Gujarat currently ranks second in the country in terms of cotton cultivation area, production, and productivity. So far, cotton has been sown on 21.39 lakh hectares in the state for the 2025-26 season, with an estimated production of 73 lakh bales. The state contributes approximately 20 percent to India's total cotton cultivation and approximately 25 percent to total cotton production.The Minister expressed confidence that with the state government's various incentive schemes and continued efforts to develop cotton, Gujarat is poised to become the country's leading cotton production hub, contributing the largest share to India's total production.The Minister noted that even during the Bt cotton era, Gujarat was at the forefront in developing Bt hybrid varieties and obtaining their official approval across the country. Thanks to the state government's coordinated efforts, the first two Bt hybrid varieties in the public sector—Gujarat Cotton Hybrid-6 (Shankar-6) BG-II and Gujarat Cotton Hybrid-8 (Shankar-8) BG-II—received approval from the Government of India in 2012. Later, in 2015, two additional varieties were also approved. Bt hybrids – Gujarat Cotton Hybrid-10 (Shankar-10) BG-II and Gujarat Cotton Hybrid-12 (Shankar-12) BG-II – were developed, providing Gujarat farmers with four Bt cotton varieties for cultivation.The Minister highlighted that with the continued growth in the global population, the demand for cotton seeds for natural fibres, textiles, edible oils and animal feed is projected to increase 1.5 times by 2030 and double by 2040 compared to current levels. He stressed that by focusing on research, innovation and advanced solutions and achieving self-sufficiency in domestic production, Gujarat can significantly contribute to the Indian economy through cotton exports. (ANI)read more :- Cotton procurement to begin in Telangana this week
Telangana:CCI, ginning mills to begin cotton procurement this week.Hyderabad: Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Monday urged ginning mill representatives to participate in tenders promptly and start cotton purchases to prevent further disruptions. In a relief for farmers, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and ginning millers agreed to begin collecting cotton within the coming week.The minister held a meeting at the secretariat with representatives from the CCI, officials from the agriculture and marketing departments, and ginning millers to resolve the impasse over cotton procurement. He stressed the need for immediate action, emphasising that farmers should face no inconvenience.Concerns raised by ginning millers regarding CCI tender conditions, including lint percentage and slot booking requirements, were also discussed. Minister Tummala warned that any actions causing hardships for farmers would be unacceptable.He urged the CCI to conduct weekly reviews of the new regulations to quickly address issues and suggested that an independent agency verify and resolve challenges affecting ginning millers, ensuring both farmers' and mills' interests are protected.The agriculture department has been tasked with raising awareness about the mobile app and slot booking system, with initiatives already underway at the mandal level. The minister also called for cooperative efforts with CCI to smoothen the process and emphasised extensive publicity for a toll-free number to provide farmers with essential information.With these steps, the govt aims to kick-start cotton purchases swiftly, safeguard farmers' interests, and ensure seamless operations for ginning mills in the coming season.read more :- Rupee opened 07 paise higher at 88.72
Rupee Opens at 88.72, Up 07 PaisaIndian rupee opened higher at 88.72 per dollar on Tuesday against Monday's close of 88.79.read more :- Rupee fell 05 paise to close at 88.79 per dollar
The Indian rupee on monday lower 05 paise to close at 88.79 per dollar, while it opened at 88.74 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was up 582.95 points or 0.72 percent at 81,790.12, and the Nifty was up 183.40 points or 0.74 percent at 25,077.65. About 1715 shares advanced, 2370 shares declined, and 154 shares unchanged.read more :- Fatehabad: Cotton ruined due to rain, work stopped in the market
Rain damages cotton crop in Fatehabad: Cotton lies scattered on the ground; work in the market halts.Haryana : Strong winds and rain have damaged paddy and cotton crops in Fatehabad district. The cotton crop has been scattered on the ground.It is noteworthy that cotton harvesting is currently underway in the district. Farmers have begun bringing their produce to the grain market. However, the rain that occurred on Sunday night has again affected the crop.Cotton is planted on 20,000 hectares in the district. Cotton picking is also underway. Consequently, crop-related work in the fields has come to a halt.# Farmers say rain wasn't needed right nowFarmers Vinod Kumar, Anil Kumar, Mahendra Singh of village Dhangad, Rajesh Kumar, Amit Singh of village Baropal, etc., said that rain wasn't needed at this time. Everyone was busy harvesting and threshing the crop. Now, the rain has disrupted all work. Harvesting will only be possible after the crop dries. Crops stored in the open in the markets have also been soaked.# Deputy Director says a report will be collected from field staff today.Meanwhile, Dr. Rajesh Sihag, Deputy Director of the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, said that a report on the extent of crop damage due to the rain will be collected from field staff today (Monday). The report will be prepared after that.read more :- Telangana cotton farmers face marketing crisis
Cotton farmers in Telangana in for a big marketing crisis.Hyderabad: Cotton farmers in the State, already battered by heavy rains, are on the verge of a big marketing crisis. The State’s 341 ginning mills have refused to participate in tenders issued by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), citing severe hardships with new regulations. This stand off is likely to jeopardize their operations of the ginning mills and the livelihoods of growers.The impasse was sparked by the latest tender guidelines, introduced this season. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has rolled out tougher rules this cotton season for buying raw cotton from farmers and ginners. Key changes include strict ways to measure cotton fibre (lint) yield, fixed slots for the lowest (L1) and second-lowest (L2) bids in auctions. It also required detailed farm area maps for every order. Ginners in Telangana and their associations complained that these regulations differ from last year’s lenient setup, adding red tape and delays that hurt business and farmers. This standoff has stalled trades, sparking protests for a rollback.“We have urged the CCI to thoroughly review these clauses, particularly the lint percentage for L1 slot bookings and area mapping, and revert to the policy followed in the previous season,” a ginning mill operator and association member stated, adding that without these adjustments, participating in the tenders was not viable.“We’re not against procurement; we’re against rules that could lead to losses for everyone involved, from mills to farmers,” he said.The boycott has persisted despite high-level meetings, where ginning mill owners and the CCI officials discussed the contentious terms. Discussions dragged on for days, but no consensus emerged, leaving the tenders untouched.As of now, not a single mill has come forward to bid, stalling the process at a critical juncture. Telangana’s cotton sector, spanning 43.29 lakh acres, was projected to yield around 24.70 lakh quintals this year. However, relentless heavy rains have inflicted severe damage, impacting expected outputs and leaving farmers vulnerable.The ginning mills’ reluctance is seen as a direct blow to these growers, who rely on timely procurement at support prices to avoid distress sales. State marketing officials, acting on directives of the Government to resolve the deadlock, traveled to Delhi on October 1 for talks with central government authorities.They highlighted how the new rules could spark operational bottlenecks in the procurement chain. In response, officials assured some way out in a week or two. The clauses should be based on ground realities, while facilitating recalibration of lint percentages every 15 days for fairer implementation. The rest of the regulations, however, will remain unchanged, they said.Undeterred by the partial concessions, the mills are holding firm. They remained stuck to their guns demanding full policy rollback to ensure smooth operations and protect the supply chain.read more :- INR Opens Stronger by 04 Paise at 88.74
Rupee opens 4 paise higher at 88.74/USD on support from IPO inflowsThe local currency opened at 88.74 against the US dollar, as compared to 88.78 against the greenback at the previous close.read more :- CCI Cotton Sales (State Wise) – 2024-25
State-wise CCI Cotton Sales Details – 2024-25 SeasonThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) made no changes in per candy price this week. Following the price revision, CCI sold approximately 21,400 bales during the week, bringing the total cotton bales sales for the 2024-25 season to approximately 88,62,300 bales. This represents around 88.62% of the total cotton procured so far this season.A state-wise breakdown of sales indicates strong activity from Maharashtra, Telangana, and Gujarat, which together account for over 85.33% of the total sales to date.This data underscores CCI’s proactive efforts in stabilizing the cotton market and ensuring steady supply across key cotton-producing states.read more :- Heavy rains in Nashik destroyed 30% of cotton crop.
Maharastra : Downpour destroys 30% cotton crop acreage in Nashik regionNashik: Heavy showers last month caused significant damage to the cotton crop across the Nashik region, affecting an area of around 2.75 lakh hectares. This damage accounts for a substantial 30% of the total land dedicated to cotton plantation in the region this season, The Nashik region comprises five districts — Nashik, Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar and Ahilyanagar. The total recorded area under cotton cultivation this year was around 9 lakh hectares.As per the distribution of the total cotton acreage across the region, Jalgaon is on top with 4.36 lakh hectares, followed by Dhule (1.81 lakh hectares), Ahilyanagar (1.5 lakh hectares), Nandurbar (1.07 lakh hectares) and Nashik (30,224 hectares). However, the subsequent damage assessment by the state agriculture department revealed an uneven impact across these districts. Ahilyanagar recorded the highest loss with 1.36 lakh hectares of cotton crops damaged. This was closely followed by Jalgaon with damage on around 1 lakh hectares.Nashik saw losses on 21,299 hectares, while Dhule recorded damage on 10,305 hectares. Nandurbar was the least affected with only 622 hectares of cotton crops reported damaged. This primary assessment highlights the widespread yet varied destruction caused by the heavy rainfall to the cotton farming sector in the Nashik region. Sanjaykumar Patil, a cotton farmer from Ganpur village in Chopda taluka, said the showers badly affected his cotton crop on 9 acres."Typically, cotton harvesting begins in the month of Sept when sun rays facilitate the splitting of cotton bolls, leading to the production of raw cotton fibre. However, this year, excessive rainfall damaged the cotton plant's fruit, known as cotton bolls. Around 50% of the cotton bolls did not split due to rain and cloudy weather conditions in Sept, affecting raw cotton production," Patil said."Last year, I produced around 45 quintals of cotton on nine acres. This year, the production is expected to reduce to 18-20 quintals," he added.Another farmer, Swapnil Patil from Erandol taluka, said his cotton crop was also damaged by the recent bouts of heavy rain. "Fruits of the cotton plants have also been damaged due to rain," he said.Last year, the cotton crop acreage in the Nashik region was 10.47 lakh hectares and the raw cotton production was around 11.18 lakh tonnes. The yield was 10.68 quintals per hectare.Officials from the state agriculture department said, this year, the cotton acreage in the region has already declined by 13.7%, from 10.47 lakh hectares last kharif season (2024) to 9.04 lakh hectares this year. "The yield is also expected to be reduced to some extent this year," an official said.According to Pradeep Jain, the president of Khandesh Ginning and Pressing Factory Owners Association, cotton production in the region is expected to come down by more than 40%this year.read more :- CCI sells 88.62% of cotton through e-auction, weekly sales at 21,400 bales
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) Sells 88.62% of 2024–25 Cotton Procurement via E-Bidding, Logs Weekly Sales of 21,400 Bales.Throughout the week from 29 September to 03 October 2025, CCI conducted online auctions across its Mills and Traders sessions, with total sales reaching approximately 21,400 bales. Importantly, cotton prices remained unchanged during this period, ensuring stability in the market.Weekly Sales Performance29 September 2025: CCI sold 7,300 bales, including 5,500 bales in the Mills session and 1,800 bales in the Traders session.30 September 2025: The week’s highest sales volume was recorded at 10,400 bales, with Mills buying 7,100 bales and Traders securing 3,300 bales.01 October 2025: Sales surged to 1,800 bales, with Mills purchasing 1,000 bales and Traders accounting for 800 bales.03 October 2025 : The week concluded with the sales of 1,900 bales, split between 1,200 bales for Mills and 700 bales for Traders.CCI achieved total sales of approximately 21,400 bales for the week and for the season CCI’s cumulative sales have reached 88,62,300 bales, representing 88.62% of its total procurement for 2024–25.read more :- Rupee fell 11 paise to close at 88.78 per dollar
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| Cotton production in Gujarat is estimated at 23.76 lakh tonnes, with 77 lakh bales of cotton. | 08-10-2025 18:12:06 | view |
| Gujarat Agriculture Minister demands CCI to buy more cotton | 08-10-2025 17:38:50 | view |
| Rupee fell 03 paisa to close at 88.79 against dollar | 08-10-2025 15:41:25 | view |
| "CCI's new rule: Cotton will now be sold only within the district" | 08-10-2025 12:32:45 | view |
| Maize-cotton ahead in the district, soybean registration low | 08-10-2025 12:06:06 | view |
| Kapas Kisan App: Sell your produce without waiting and get your desired slot | 08-10-2025 11:46:25 | view |
| Eco-friendly cotton: World Cotton Day special | 08-10-2025 11:31:39 | view |
| Relief to Telangana farmers: Kishan assures | 08-10-2025 11:01:31 | view |
| INR Opens Stronger by 02 Paise at 88.76 | 08-10-2025 10:26:56 | view |
| Rupee fell 06 paise to close at 88.78 per dollar | 07-10-2025 15:48:13 | view |
| Gujarat: Cotton production rises by 5 million bales under Modi's leadership | 07-10-2025 12:27:35 | view |
| Cotton procurement to begin in Telangana this week | 07-10-2025 12:12:26 | view |
| Rupee opened 07 paise higher at 88.72 | 07-10-2025 10:29:40 | view |
| Rupee fell 05 paise to close at 88.79 per dollar | 06-10-2025 15:49:11 | view |
| Fatehabad: Cotton ruined due to rain, work stopped in the market | 06-10-2025 12:21:23 | view |
| Telangana cotton farmers face marketing crisis | 06-10-2025 11:12:57 | view |
| INR Opens Stronger by 04 Paise at 88.74 | 06-10-2025 10:26:27 | view |
| CCI Cotton Sales (State Wise) – 2024-25 | 04-10-2025 15:17:23 | view |
| Heavy rains in Nashik destroyed 30% of cotton crop. | 04-10-2025 12:02:56 | view |
| CCI sells 88.62% of cotton through e-auction, weekly sales at 21,400 bales | 03-10-2025 18:12:47 | view |
