CCI sells 94% cotton stock via e-auctions; ₹6,000 crore Cotton Productivity Mission set to boost sectorNew Delhi: The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has sold 94.28% of its 2024–25 cotton procurement through online auctions this week, while largely maintaining prevailing price levels, indicating stable market operations despite sectoral pressures.Meanwhile, the Textiles Ministry is expected to receive over ₹1,100 crore under the government’s ₹6,000 crore Cotton Productivity Mission, a five-year initiative announced in the Union Budget aimed at reviving India’s stressed cotton ecosystem.The mission, which accounts for roughly 22% of the total outlay for the scheme, is designed to modernise textile infrastructure, improve lint quality, and strengthen the farm-to-fabric value chain. However, the final allocation is still awaiting Cabinet approval, which has reportedly been delayed for nearly a year.Declining cotton output raises concernIndia’s cotton sector continues to face structural challenges, with production falling for three consecutive years—from 32.52 million bales in 2023–24 to 29.22 million bales in 2025–26. The cultivated area has also shrunk by around 2 million hectares over the past four years.Productivity remains a major concern, with India’s yield stuck below 5 quintals per hectare, compared to a global average of 9 quintals and around 10 quintals per hectare in the United States.Fund allocation across departmentsUnder the ₹6,000 crore mission, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will receive the largest share of over ₹4,000 crore (about 69%). The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will receive nearly ₹600 crore (around 9%), while the Textiles Ministry has been allocated ₹1,100 crore for textile-side interventions.The distribution has reportedly triggered internal differences, with concerns raised by ICAR scientists over limited funding despite being tasked with designing and implementing key mission objectives.Focus on quality and infrastructure upgradeThe Textiles Ministry plans to utilise its allocation to improve ginning infrastructure, bale handling systems, and lint quality assessment processes. Officials argue that while farm-level production is important, post-harvest handling plays a critical role in determining the quality of cotton supplied to mills.Poor ginning practices and contamination during handling have been identified as major factors affecting fibre quality, forcing mills to either depend on imported cotton or use lower-grade domestic supply.Long-term competitiveness goalsThe mission also aligns with India’s broader textile ambitions, including building a $250 billion industry by 2030, with $100 billion targeted from exports. Cotton remains central to India’s textile sector, supporting millions of livelihoods and export earnings.Policy makers believe that strengthening both agricultural productivity and processing infrastructure is essential to improving competitiveness and ensuring a stable supply of high-quality domestic cotton for the textile industry.Read More :- The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) kept its prices unchanged this week and sold 94.28% of its 2024-25 cotton procurement through e-auctions.
This week, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) sold 94.28% of its 2024–2025 cotton procurement through online auctions while maintaining its current prices.During the entire week from 22 December to 26 December 2025, CCI conducted online auctions at its mills and trader sessions, achieving total sales of approximately 1,00,400 bales. Weekly Sales PerformanceDecember 22, 2025:CCI sold 28,100 bales, of which 13,200 bales were purchased by mills and 14,900 bales by traders.December 23, 2025:Total sales stood at 21,300 bales, with mills buying 6,200 bales and traders accounting for 15,100 bales.December 24, 2025:Sales amounted to 19,300 bales, including 11,400 bales acquired by mills and 7,900 bales by traders.December 26, 2025:The highest sales of the week were recorded on this day, with 31,700 bales sold. Mills purchased 6,800 bales, while traders lifted a significant 24,900 bales.CCI sold a total of approximately 1,00,400 bales during the week, taking its cumulative sales to 94,28,100 bales for the season, which is 94.28% of its total purchases for 2024-25.Read More :- The rupee closed 01 paisa higher against the dollar at 89.85
On Friday, the Indian rupee opened at 89.86 against the dollar and closed 01 paisa higher at 89.85.The Sensex closed 367 points lower; the Nifty at 26,042; IT and auto stocks saw the biggest declines.Read More :- CCI cotton procurement 50 lakh bales at MSP till now
The rupee opened 8 paise lower at 89.86/USD.The domestic currency opened at 89.86 against the US dollar, compared to its previous closing of 89.78 against the dollar.READ MORE :- 2025 year-end achievement - India's Ministry of Textiles
Ministry of Textiles: Key Achievements 2025India’s textiles sector recorded wide-ranging policy reforms, infrastructure rollout and tax rationalisation in 2025, as outlined in the Year End Review released by the Ministry of Textiles on December 24, 2025. The measures aim to boost domestic manufacturing, improve global competitiveness and support farmers, weavers and artisans across the value chain.A major highlight was the rescinding of Quality Control Orders on viscose staple fibre from November 18, 2025, MMF polyester segments from November 12, 2025, and textile machinery, alongside deferring cotton bale QCO implementation to August 2026. Customs duty exemption on raw cotton was granted for August–December 2025 to ease input costs for spinners.The 56th GST Council meeting delivered significant tax rationalisation, cutting GST on garments and made-ups priced up to ₹2,500 per piece to 5 per cent. Rates on MMF fibres were reduced from 18 per cent to 5 per cent, and MMF yarns from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, while carpets, handicrafts, handlooms and sewing machines were also brought under the 5 per cent slab.Export facilitation improved through the extension of the export obligation period under Advance Authorisation from six to 18 months for QCO-covered items, and the extension of RoDTEP benefits to EOUs, SEZs and Advance Authorisation units. RoSCTL for garments and made-ups has been extended until March 31, 2026.The Production Linked Incentive scheme was revised to ease compliance, with expanded eligible products, relaxed company formation norms, lower investment thresholds and a reduction in incremental turnover criteria from 25 per cent to 10 per cent.On infrastructure, seven PM MITRA Parks with an outlay of ₹4,445 crore were approved and rolled out. The ministry confirmed 100 per cent land acquisition, environmental clearances for all parks and approved land allotment policies in Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Cotton procurement systems were also expanded and digitised, while decriminalisation measures were introduced under the Jan Vishwas Bill 2025 across key textile laws.Read more :- CCI cotton procurement 50 lakh bales at MSP till now
CCI Procures 50 Lakh Cotton Bales at MSPThe state-run Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has procured about 50 lakh bales of the natural fibre crop at minimum support price (MSP ) in the current 2025-26 season till now. The MSP purchases so far this season are higher by about 60 per cent over the 31 lakh bales purchased till mid-December last year.We have procured about 50 lakh bales out of the arrivals of 118 lakh bales. The daily procurement is now more than 2 lakh bales,” said Lalit Kumar Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, CCI.As per CCI, the progressive purchase of raw cotton till December 19 was 230.23 lakh quintals valued at ₹18,238 crore. The bulk of these purchases has been made in Telangana and Maharashtra. In Telangana, about 93.87 lakh quintals of cotton, valued at ₹7,445 crore, have been purchased, while in Maharashtra CCI has purchased about 47.69 lakh quintals valued at ₹3,779 crore.In Karnataka, 21.49 lakh quintals of cotton valued at ₹1,708 crore has been procured by CCI, while in Gujarat the purchased quantity stood at 19.23 lakh quintals valued at ₹1,546 crore. In Andhra, the procured quantity is valued at ₹972 crore, while in Rajasthan it was ₹848 crore, so far. In Haryana, the CCI has purchased cotton valued at ₹484 crore, while in Odisha it was ₹315 crore and Punjab ₹103 crore, as per the data on CCI website.CCI’s market intervention has lent stability to the cotton prices, which have firmed up from the levels at the start of the season, but are still below the MSP. The Centre has announced a MSP of ₹7,710 per quintal for the medium staple cotton and₹8,110 for the long staple cotton for the 2025-26 season.Quality raw cotton prices, which were hovering around ₹7,200-7,300 per quintal at the start of the season, are now hovering around ₹7,800 levels in the private trade at Raichur, Karnataka,” said Ramanuj Das Boob, a sourcing agent. Similarly, the pressed cotton prices have moved up by ₹2,000-2,500 per candy (356 kg) to around the ₹54,000 level. Farmers are preferring to sell to CCI as they are offering a higher prices compared to the market price, he said.Lower acreage coupled with adverse climate has shrunk the cotton crop this year. Also the excess and unseasonal rains have impacted the quality across almost all growingStates. As per the first advance estimates of the Agriculture Ministry, cotton crop for 2025-26 is projected slightly lower at 292.15 lakh bales of 170 kg each over previous year’s 297.24 lakh bales. Cotton imports are currently duty free till the end of this year.Read more :- The rupee closed 21 paise lower at 89.78 against the dollar
On Wednesday, the Indian rupee closed 21 paise lower at 89.78 against the US dollar, compared to its opening level of 89.57.At the close, the Sensex fell 116.14 points, or 0.14 percent, to 85,408.70, and the Nifty declined 35.05 points, or 0.13 percent, to 26,142.10. Approximately 1,693 shares advanced, 2,154 declined, and 118 remained unchanged.Read More :- In Wani taluka, known as the "Island of White Gold," heavy rains this year have severely impacted cotton production.
Heavy Rains Batter Cotton in WaniAs a result, cotton procurement by the end of December has decreased by 1.25 lakh quintals compared to last year. Last season, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) purchased 128,604 quintals of cotton by the end of December. Total procurement for the entire season reached approximately 5 lakh quintals. However, this year, CCI's procurement started late, and due to the reduced production, the expected arrivals are not being met.According to information from the Agricultural Produce Market Committee, CCI is currently purchasing cotton from 12 ginning units in Wani, as well as from ginning units in Shindola and Navargaon. Initially, the price for good quality cotton was Rs. 8,110 per quintal. However, based on grading, this price has now dropped to Rs. 6,060. The price is determined only after the cotton in each truck is inspected by a CCI grader.This year, farmers are showing a greater preference for the Shindola market compared to the Wani market. As of December 18th, a total of 168,832 quintals of cotton had been purchased, with 97,909 quintals purchased in Wani, 63,740 quintals in Shindola, and 7,182 quintals in Navargaon. The Market Committee estimates that this procurement will reach 2 lakh quintals by the end of December. However, due to the overall lower cotton production this year, only about 3 lakh quintals are expected to be purchased throughout the entire season, which is approximately 2 lakh quintals less than last year.Competition Among Ginning UnitsAlthough CCI is purchasing cotton from 12 ginning units in Wani, farmers have to choose which ginning unit to sell their cotton to. For this, they have to register on an app and specify their preferred slot and ginning unit. Therefore, ginning unit owners are running advertisements urging farmers to "choose our ginning unit." They are leaving. In some places, drivers are being offered incentives, while in other places, ginning mill owners are even talking about giving out lottery prizes. As a result, some ginning mills are empty, while in other places, large quantities of cotton are being stockpiled.Price increase by private tradersDue to lower production, cotton is expected to fetch a good price in the market this year. Because of large-scale purchases by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), private traders were unable to obtain cotton. Therefore, traders have also increased prices and are currently offering 7,500 to 7,600 rupees per quintal. It is expected that if the price increases by another 200 to 300 rupees, farmers will be able to sell their cotton to these traders.READ MORE :- The rupee opened 9 paise higher at 89.57/USD.
The rupee opened 9 paise higher against the dollar at 89.57.The Indian rupee opened at 89.57 against the dollar on Wednesday, compared to its closing rate of 89.66 on Tuesday.Read more :- Rupee fell 02 paise to close at 89.66 per dollar
The Indian rupee on tuesday lower 02 paise to close at 89.66 per dollar, while it opened at 89.64 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 42.64 points or 0.05 percent at 85,524.84, and the Nifty was up 4.75 points or 0.02 percent at 26,177.15. About 2146 shares advanced, 1725 shares declined, and 130 shares unchanged.read more :- US Upland cotton exports recover modestly, Pima muted in week of Dec 4
US Upland Cotton Exports Recover; Pima MutedUS Upland cotton export sales showed a modest recovery in the week ending December 4, although demand remained subdued on a year-on-year basis, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s weekly export sales report.Net Upland sales for the current marketing year edged up to 153,300 running bales (RB), each weighing 226.8 kg, from 135,900 RB the previous week. This was broadly in line with last year’s 153,000 RB, pointing to stabilisation rather than a clear rebound in buying appetite.Shipments eased week on week to 101,600 RB from 122,100 RB but were in line with the year-ago level, reflecting continued execution of existing contracts. Accumulated exports rose to 2.41 million RB from 2.31 million RB a week earlier and exceeded 2.28 million RB in the same week last year. Outstanding sales increased marginally to 3.47 million RB from 3.42 million RB but remained well below 4.73 million RB a year ago, underlining weaker forward coverage by global mills.Forward sales for the next marketing year stayed limited at just 300 RB, sharply lower than 3,300 RB booked in the same week last year, highlighting ongoing caution over future yarn demand and margins.Buying remained selective. Vietnam led weekly bookings with 70,400 RB, followed by Pakistan at 14,100 RB and the Republic of Korea at 11,700 RB. Turkiye booked 11,000 RB, while India added 7,600 RB and Bangladesh 4,400 RB. Although Vietnam’s demand remained relatively strong, overall participation was narrower than historical norms, reinforcing the view that mills are buying hand-to-mouth amid persistent uncertainty across global textile markets.Pima cotton export activity was largely steady but muted. Net Pima sales for the current marketing year totalled 6,200 RB, slightly below 6,900 RB a year earlier. Outstanding sales fell to 58,500 RB from 63,100 RB last week and were well below 105,600 RB in the same period last year. Accumulated Pima exports increased to 119,600 RB from 104,600 RB a week earlier, indicating shipment-driven progress rather than renewed buying interest, as premium spinners continued to procure cautiously in a weak downstream environment.READ MORE :- India-New Zealand FTA to increase exports of textiles, clothing: CITI
India–New Zealand FTA to Boost Textile and Apparel Exports: CITIThe Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the conclusion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and New Zealand, stating that it will significantly benefit India’s textile and apparel sector by opening access to new markets.Under the India–New Zealand FTA, 100% of Indian exports will receive zero-duty market access. In 2024, India was the third-largest exporter of textile and apparel products to New Zealand, after China and Bangladesh, with exports valued at $138.65 million.CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran said the agreement, concluded shortly after the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman, reflects India’s strong focus on trade diversification. He noted that for the textile and apparel industry, the FTA will create expanded market access opportunities and encourage exporters to diversify their product basket.He further stated that CITI expresses gratitude to the Prime Minister, Commerce Minister, and concerned authorities for the swift conclusion of negotiations, highlighting the strong potential of Indian textile exports in the New Zealand market.According to CITI, the FTA will help Indian exporters reduce dependence on a limited number of markets and support the country’s goal of achieving $100 billion in textile and apparel exports by 2030. It will also improve price competitiveness and enhance the attractiveness of Indian products for buyers in New Zealand.India has recently signed several trade agreements, including the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the United Kingdom. Negotiations are also in advanced stages with the European Union and other countries, while a bilateral trade agreement with the United States is under discussion.India’s total textile and apparel exports stood at approximately $38 billion in FY2024–25.READ MORE :- Maharashtra: CCI Cotton Procurement: CCI Procures Over 4.5 Lakh Quintals of Cotton
Maharashtra: CCI Procures 4.5 Lakh Quintals of CottonCotton procurement at Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) centers in Parbhani and Hingoli districts has crossed the 4 lakh quintal mark. As of Monday (22nd), 4,50,341 quintals of cotton had been procured at the 14 CCI centers in these two districts. In contrast, private buyers procured 1,95,523 quintals. CCI has procured more than double the amount procured by the private sector.69,990 farmers from both districts have registered through the cotton farmer mobile app to sell their cotton at guaranteed prices at CCI centers. Of these, 30,479 farmers have been verified and approved to bring their cotton for sale.In Parbhani district, 58,830 farmers have registered at 10 Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) in Parbhani, Bori, Jintur, Selu, Pathri, Sonpeth, Gangakhed, Palam, and Tadkalas. Of these, 26,082 farmers have been verified and approved to sell their cotton. Under these 10 APMCs, 3,83,980 quintals of cotton have been purchased at 29 ginning factories, with prices ranging from Rs. 7,710 to Rs. 8,060 per quintal.In Hingoli district, 11,160 farmers have registered to sell cotton at CCI centers under 4 APMCs in Hingoli, Akhada Balapur, Vasmat, and Jalal Bazar. Of these, 4,397 farmers have been verified and approved to bring their cotton for sale. Under these market committees, 66,361 quintals of cotton were purchased from 5 ginning factories at a rate ranging from Rs. 7,712 to Rs. 8,060 per quintal.Private traders purchased 1.76 lakh quintals of cotton.In Parbhani district, 191,632 quintals of cotton were purchased from 25 ginning factories under 10 Agricultural Produce Market Committees, and in Hingoli district, 3,891 quintals of cotton were purchased from 3 ginning factories under 2 market committees at a rate of Rs. 6,700 to Rs. 7,200 per quintal. In Parbhani district, CCI and private traders together purchased a total of 575,612 quintals of cotton, while in Hingoli district, CCI and private traders together purchased a total of 70,252 quintals of cotton. Sources from the State Cotton Marketing Federation stated that in these two districts, CCI and private traders together purchased 645,864 quintals of cotton. Status of CCI cotton procurement in Parbhani district.Send feedbackREAD MORE :- Haryana: Government Cotton Procurement Limited to Paperwork, Farmers Harassed in the Name of Quality
Haryana Cotton Procurement Stalled, Farmers Face Harassment Over QualityIn Charkhi Dadri, government procurement of cotton appears to be limited to mere paperwork. A month has passed since procurement began, but only four thousand quintals of cotton have been purchased so far, leaving farmers and their organizations angry. Farmer organizations have accused CCI (Cotton Corporation of India) representatives of harassing farmers in the name of quality. They have warned of an agitation if cotton procurement is not completed within the stipulated time.Major Allegations Against CCI RepresentativesIt is noteworthy that after a long wait, government procurement of cotton finally began in Dadri on November 20th. Almost a month has passed since the start of procurement, but the pace of cotton purchase has been much slower than expected. As a result, farmers who were hoping to benefit from the Minimum Support Price (MSP) by selling their cotton through government procurement have been disappointed.It is alleged that the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) is repeatedly rejecting cotton citing poor quality. Consequently, only a nominal number of farmers have been able to sell their cotton. Of these, only four thousand quintals of cotton have been purchased from approximately 200 farmers.Farmers Selling Cotton at Low PricesFarmer organizations say that during the Kharif season in the district, besides millet, paddy and cotton were the main crops cultivated. Farmers waited a long time for government procurement of cotton and were forced to sell their produce in the private market at prices 1000 to 1500 rupees lower than the MSP. When government procurement finally began, they hoped for relief, but due to the continuous rejection of cotton on quality grounds, farmers are still forced to sell their cotton at distress prices in the private market. This is causing them significant financial losses.Farmers' Meeting on December 24thFarmer leader Jagbir Ghasola said that CCI representatives are only harassing farmers in the name of quality during cotton procurement. He alleged that they are colluding with middlemen to adjust the cotton that farmers had already sold in the private market. As a result, farmers are completely deprived of the benefits of government procurement. He said that a meeting with farmers will be held at Rose Garden in the city on December 24. Issues such as the reduction in price difference compensation and crop compensation amounts, as well as the harassment of farmers in the name of quality during cotton procurement, will be discussed at the meeting.Memorandum submitted to the SDM: Randhir Singh KungarRandhir Singh Kungar, the Dadri district president of the All India Kisan Sabha, said that their protest is ongoing in Badhra regarding the pending demands of the farmers. They have already submitted a memorandum to the SDM regarding the farmers' demands. During that time, the officials were also informed about the situation of cotton procurement, but no action has been taken yet. As a result, farmers in the district are unable to sell their crops through government procurement.He said that the future course of action will be decided after consultation with the executive committee.Cotton procurement will pick up pace: Center In-chargeChandrashekhar Bahadur, the in-charge of the CCI Dadri center, said that the lack of quality is hindering cotton procurement. Cotton is being rejected due to yellowness, moisture, etc. He said that cotton that meets the quality standards is being purchased. Currently, procurement is taking place at three mills, and four thousand quintals of cotton have been purchased from 200 farmers.He said that most of the poor-quality cotton has already been sold through private procurement. Now, some improvement in the quality of cotton is being observed, and it is expected that cotton procurement will gain momentum in the coming days.READ MORE :- The rupee opened 01 paise higher at 89.64 against the dollar.
Rupee opened 01 paise higher at 89.64/USDThe domestic currency opened at 89.64 against the US dollar, as compared to 89.65 against the greenback at previous close.read more :- The rupee closed stable at 89.65/USD.
On Monday, the Indian rupee closed at 89.65 against the dollar, the same level at which it had opened in the morning.At the close of the market, the Sensex rose by 638.12 points or 0.77 percent to 85,567.48, and the Nifty gained 206 points or 0.79 percent to close at 26,172.40. Approximately 2,601 shares advanced, 1,363 declined, and 163 remained unchanged.Read More :- Need more free trade pacts to compete with Bangladesh, others in textile exports: Vice President
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| CCI sells 94% cotton stock via e-auctions; ₹6,000 crore mission to revive sector | 27-12-2025 01:18:27 | view |
| The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) kept its prices unchanged this week and sold 94.28% of its 2024-25 cotton procurement through e-auctions. | 27-12-2025 00:40:51 | view |
| The rupee closed 01 paisa higher against the dollar at 89.85 | 26-12-2025 23:06:12 | view |
| The rupee opened 8 paise lower against the dollar at 89.86. | 26-12-2025 16:45:51 | view |
| 2025 year-end achievement - India's Ministry of Textiles | 25-12-2025 19:02:33 | view |
| CCI cotton procurement 50 lakh bales at MSP till now | 25-12-2025 18:30:33 | view |
| The rupee closed 21 paise lower at 89.78 against the dollar | 24-12-2025 23:05:55 | view |
| In Wani taluka, known as the "Island of White Gold," heavy rains this year have severely impacted cotton production. | 24-12-2025 18:59:25 | view |
| The rupee opened 9 paise higher at 89.57/USD. | 24-12-2025 16:46:54 | view |
| Rupee fell 02 paise to close at 89.66 per dollar | 23-12-2025 22:48:36 | view |
| US Upland cotton exports recover modestly, Pima muted in week of Dec 4 | 23-12-2025 20:17:15 | view |
| India–New Zealand FTA Set to Boost Textile Exports, Says CITI | 23-12-2025 19:01:30 | view |
| Maharashtra: CCI Cotton Procurement: CCI Procures Over 4.5 Lakh Quintals of Cotton | 23-12-2025 18:36:10 | view |
| Haryana: Government Cotton Procurement Limited to Paperwork, Farmers Harassed in the Name of Quality | 23-12-2025 18:13:33 | view |
| The rupee opened 01 paise higher at 89.64 against the dollar. | 23-12-2025 17:33:57 | view |
| The rupee closed stable at 89.65/USD. | 22-12-2025 22:43:43 | view |
