Cotton Rate: CCI sells cotton at higher prices after revising the rate by up to Rs 200.Since the beginning of this year, there has been pressure on cotton prices in the country, so CCI's purchases have increased. CCI has so far purchased 1 crore bales of cotton in the country. The highest purchase has been made in Telangana.After this, 29 lakh bales were purchased in Maharashtra. CCI is selling cotton. However, CCI's cotton is being sold at a price higher than the open market price. It is getting support from the price of cotton. Cotton prices also saw a correction of Rs 100 to Rs 200.The central government has announced a minimum support price of Rs 7,121 for medium-long-staple cotton and Rs 7,521 for long-staple cotton this year. However, cotton prices in the market have remained below the guaranteed price so far. Cotton sold between Rs 6,700 and Rs 7,000.However, there has been some improvement in cotton prices for the last two-three days. But the prices are lower than the guaranteed price. Some farmers even held back their goods due to low prices in the market. This year farmers have preferred to give cotton to CCI.CCI's purchases were good due to low prices in the open market. CCI has so far purchased 1 crore bales (10 million bales) of cotton. CCI purchased 44 percent of the total cotton that came to the market. Due to CCI's support, the market did not fall much despite the bearish pressure in the international market. The price level in the country was seen between 6,700 and 7,000.State-wise purchaseOut of the one crore bales purchased by CCI across the country, 40 lakh bales of cotton were purchased in Telangana. This means that 40 percent of the cotton was purchased in Telangana alone. 29 lakh bales of cotton were purchased in Maharashtra. 13 lakh bales of cotton were purchased in Gujarat, 6 lakh bales in Karnataka and 4 lakh bales in Madhya Pradesh. CCI was successful in making purchases in the remaining states this year as well.CCI is being sold at a higher price.CCI is currently the largest cotton stockist in the country. CCI is selling cotton in the market. However, CCI's selling price is higher than the market price. The price of cotton khadi in the open market is between Rs 52,000 and Rs 54,000 depending on the quality. However, in the CCI auction on March 17, cotton was sold between Rs 54,000 and Rs 55,500.CCI sold 2 lakh 8 thousand cotton bales. Out of this, mills bought 94,500 bales and traders bought 113,000 bales of cotton. CCI's cotton traders and mills are buying at higher prices. Therefore, cotton prices are getting support in the open market as well.CCI bought 1 crore bales of cotton in the country. Registration for selling cotton to CCI closed on March 15. However, cotton will be purchased from registered farmers. Therefore, registered farmers can offer cotton to CCI.read more :-Indian Rupee higher 17 Paisa, Ends at 86.56 per Dollar
Rupee Strengthens 17 Paisa Against Dollar, Closes at 86.56The Indian rupee on tuesday higher 17 paise to close at 86.56 per dollar, while it opened at 86.73 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was up 1,131.31 points or 1.53 percent at 75,301.26, and the Nifty was up 325.55 points or 1.45 percent at 22,834.30. About 2715 shares advanced, 1153 shares declined, and 117 shares unchanged.read more :- Indian rupee opens 6 paise higher at 86.73 against US dollar
In relation to the US dollar, the Indian rupee opens 6 paise higher at 86.73.The Indian rupee opened 6 paise higher on March 18 at 86.73 against the US dollar, as compared to 86.79 against the greenback at the previous close.read more :-Amravati CCI Center: Cotton purchase through CCI stopped; Hundreds of quintals of cotton in farmers' homes
Cotton purchases under CCI have ceased at the Amravati CCI Center. Cotton quintals in the hundreds at farmers' housesAmravati: Farmers had stored cotton at home in the hope of price increase. The government had started CCI Purchase Center to ensure good prices for cotton. However, the purchase of cotton through CCI has been stopped. Due to this, hundreds of quintals of cotton are now lying idle in the farmers' homes. This is likely to cause a loss of Rs 500 to 600 per quintal.Cotton prices remained low even after farmers started harvesting cotton. Farmers had stored cotton at home in the hope of price increase. But the price was not increasing. Meanwhile, the government had started CCI Purchase Center, providing guaranteed price for cotton. Farmers had to register here to sell cotton. After this, the purchase of cotton was started.Purchasing stoppedMeanwhile, farmers who have registered for government cotton purchase till March 15. CCI bought cotton of those farmers. However, hundreds of quintals of cotton are still lying in the houses of farmers. Cotton producing farmers are in big trouble, as the government's cotton procurement has stopped, while some farmers' cotton harvesting is still going on.Farmers will suffer lossesThe rate of cotton procurement through government CCI was Rs 7,461 to Rs 7,600. The price of cotton in the open market in Amravati district is Rs 6,800 to Rs 7,000 per quintal, due to which cotton farmers are incurring a loss of Rs 500 to Rs 600 per quintal. Therefore, farmers have demanded that the government start cotton procurement immediately.read more :-Indian Rupee higher 12 Paisa, Ends at 86.79 per Dollar
The Indian rupee on monday higher 12 paise to close at 86.79 per dollar, while it opened at 86.91 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was up 341.04 points or 0.46 percent at 74,169.95, and the Nifty was up 111.55 points or 0.50 percent at 22,508.75. About 1541 shares advanced, 2403 shares declined, and 115 shares unchanged.read more :-Rupee opens 9 paise up at 86.91 against US dollar
In relation to the US dollar, the rupee opens 9 paise higher at 86.91.Indian rupee opened 9 paise higher at 86.91 per dollar on Monday versus Thursday's close of 87.read more :-CCI Cotton Procurement: Important Information
CCI Cotton Purchasing: Crucial DetailsWith 18 per cent of cotton remaining in farmers' houses, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has threatened to 'stop procurement' through registration from today (15th). As a result, there is a fear that cotton prices, which are already below the guaranteed price, will come under further pressure.On an average, cotton is cultivated in an area of 13 million hectares in the country. This year the area was limited to 11.3 million hectares. The main reason for this was that cotton prices remained under pressure. But due to no alternative, farmers cultivated cotton.Cotton was cultivated in about 40 lakh hectares of area in Maharashtra. Cotton marketing expert Govind Vairale said that a total of 14.75 million quintals are expected to be produced from 11.3 million hectares of area in the country, while 370 million quintals are expected to be produced in Maharashtra from 40 million hectares of area.A large part of this cotton has been sold and currently 250 to 300 lakh quintals of cotton is left across the country, while 60 to 70 lakh quintals of cotton is available in Maharashtra. Farmers had stored cotton and stopped selling due to fear of price rise.However, with no hope of price rise, cotton is now being taken out of storage for sale. Meanwhile, preparations are underway by CCI to complete the purchase at the guaranteed price, so it is feared that the price of cotton will fall by Rs 250 to 300 per quintal.Purchase of one crore cotton balesAccording to CCI CEO Lalit Kumar Gupta, CCI has purchased one crore cotton bales across the country. He predicted that 1.5 to 2 million bales of cotton will be received in the coming time. He also said that the cotton season is in its final stage.Cotton prices have fallen in the market this year. Government procurement was a relief for farmers. There is still a lot of cotton left. If procurement is stopped like this, farmers will suffer huge financial losses. The government needs to intervene.- Arvind Nakhle, farmerCCI, which is claiming to buy cotton from the previous batch, has threatened to stop buying cotton without registration. This is wrong. Only with the presence of 'CCI' in the market, competition will remain in the market and farmers will get the best price. At present, cotton prices are Rs 500 to Rs 600 per quintal less than MSP. This year no agricultural product got a guaranteed price. Therefore, CCI needs to remain in the market.- Adv. Sudhir Kothari, Chairman, Market Committee HinganghatPrices are somewhat stable due to the presence of CCI in the market. If CCI is excluded from the procurement process, prices will fall further and farmers will have to bear an additional loss of Rs 250 to Rs 300 per quintal.- Govind Vairale, Cotton Marketing ResearcherCotton harvesting has been completed and cotton from Shivara has reached the farmers' homes. CCI has set a deadline of March 15 for cotton registration, which will give farmers an opportunity to sell this cotton. Only farmers who register within the deadline will be able to sell cotton to CCI. I don't think there should be any problem in registration because the cotton is already in the farmers' homes. read more :-Indian Rupee higher 13 Paise to 87 Against US Dollar
Rupee closed 13 Paise higher at 87 Against US DollarThe Indian rupee on thursday higher 13 paise to close at 87 per dollar, while it opened at 87.13 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 200.85 points or 0.27 percent at 73,828.91, and the Nifty was down 73.30 points or 0.33 percent at 22,397.20. About 1463 shares advanced, 2348 shares declined, and 123 shares unchanged.read more :-Rupee open 19 paise up at 87.13 against dollar
Rupee Opens 19 Paise Higher at 87.13 Against Dollar in Early TradeThe Indian rupee on thursday opened 19 paise higher at 87.13 against the US dollar, as against the close at 87.32 on wednesday.read more :- Global cotton production & consumption estimates up for 2024-25: WASDE
WASDE Forecasts Rise in Global Cotton Production & Consumption for 2024-25For 2024-25, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has projected an increase in global cotton production by 500,000 bales, bringing the total to 120.96 million bales (each weighing 480 pounds), according to its March 2025 World Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. However, global cotton ending stocks were lowered by 80,000 bales, while exports increased by 200,000 bales. Cotton exports were projected higher despite ongoing global uncertainties.The USDA raised its global cotton production estimate from the 120.46 million bales projected in the February 2025 report. However, it reduced ending stocks to 78.33 million bales, down from 78.41 million bales in the previous report. Global domestic cotton consumption was revised upward to 116.54 million bales, compared with 115.95 million bales in the last estimate.For the 2024-25 global cotton balance sheet, this month's report reflects increased production, consumption, and trade, while ending stocks have been revised downward. Beginning stocks remain unchanged. Higher production in China more than offsets declines in Pakistan and Argentina. Consumption estimates were raised for Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Egypt, outweighing minor adjustments elsewhere. Exports from Brazil and Turkiye increased, surpassing reductions from Australia and Egypt. While China’s cotton imports were lowered, increased imports by Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Egypt more than compensated. Consequently, global ending stocks for 2024-25 were reduced by 80,000 bales.There are no changes to this month’s 2024-25 US cotton balance sheet. However, the average upland farm price projection for the current year was lowered to 63 cents per pound.InsightsUSDA's March 2025 WASDE report projects a 500,000-bale increase in global cotton production, reaching 120.96 million bales in 2024-25.However, global ending stocks were reduced by 80,000 bales, while exports rose by 200,000 bales.Consumption estimates increased, particularly for Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Egypt.Despite higher production in China, declines in Pakistan and Argentina offset gains.read more :-Indian Rupee lower 5 Paisa, Ends at 87.32 per Dollar
Rupee Weakens by 5 Paisa, Ends at 87.32 per DollarThe Indian rupee on wednesday lower 5 paise to close at 87.32 per dollar, while it opened at 87.27 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 72.56 points or 0.10 percent at 74,029.76, and the Nifty was down 27.40 points or 0.12 percent at 22,470.50. About 1440 shares advanced, 2383 shares declined, and 129 shares unchanged.read more :-Punjab hopes to revive cotton crop this season
Punjab's Strategy to Revive Cotton Farming This SeasonChandigarh: Even as the area under cotton in Punjab shrank to only 1 lakh hectares in 2024, the state govt on Tuesday said efforts would be made to revive the crop. Punjab agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian held a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming cotton season with Punjab Agriculture University (PAU) vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal.It was decided to ensure the availability of PAU-certified cotton seeds to farmers across the state. The varsity has recommended 87 varieties of hybrid cotton seeds for cultivation in the state during the upcoming kharif season. Khudian urged farmers to use only these recommended certified seeds to maximise their yield.In recent years, whiteflies and pink bollworms have wreaked havoc on the cotton crop in the state. The area under cotton has come down from nearly eight lakh hectares three decades back.To address the persistent issue of pink bollworm infestation, Khudian said that the department has deployed 264 nodal officers across seven southwestern districts: Bathinda -70, Fazilka - 41, Sri Muktsar Sahib - 62, Mansa - 42, Sangrur - 20, Barnala - 16, and Faridkot - 13. These officers are tasked with managing and cleaning cotton stalks and leftover residues from the previous season, which serve as breeding grounds for the pink bollworm. He added that so far, around 32% of the total cotton stalk heaps have been managed.A weed eradication campaign is ongoing in the cotton belt for the management of whitefly. The campaign is launched with the support of district administration, other departments, and MGNREGA to destroy weeds standing alongside roads, canals, and in abandoned sites. Monitoring activities of pink bollworm in ginning factories are ongoing with the help of officials of Punjab Mandi Board, and fumigation of cotton stock will be carried out to control pink bollworm larvae in the ginneries.read more :-Indian rupee opens 6 paise lower at 87.27 against US dollar
In relation to the US dollar, the rupee opens 6 paise lower at 87.27.Indian rupee opened lower at 87.27 per dollar on Wednesday versus Tuesday's close of 87.21.read more :-India's cotton imports to double as output falls short, says trade body
India's Cotton Imports Set to Double as Domestic Output Falls Short, Says Trade Body India's cotton imports in 2024/25 are likely to double from a year ago as production is set to fall below consumption because of a decline in acreage planted and adverse weather, a leading trade body said on Tuesday.Higher imports by the world's second-largest producer of the fibre could support global prices, which fell to their lowest in more than four years after top consumer China levied duties on imports from the United States.India could import 3 million bales in the current marketing year ending on September 30, up from 1.52 million bales imported a year ago, the Cotton Association of India (CAI) said in a statement. During the period from October to February, 2.2 million bales of overseas cotton landed at Indian ports, according to CAI estimates.India's cotton production in the current year is likely to fall by 10 percent from a year ago, to 29.53 million bales, even as demand is estimated to rise marginally to 31.5 million bales, it said.This would cause exports to fall to 1.7 million bales from 2.84 million bales a year ago, the CAI said.read more :- Experts discuss technical textile opportunities, need for cotton productivity improvement
Experts Highlight Cotton Productivity and Technical Textile OpportunitiesThe Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) hosted the Textile Conclave 2025, where professionals talked about the need to increase cotton productivity and technical textile potential.The head of the GCCI Textile Task Force, Saurin Parikh, discussed the value of technical textiles in industries like fashion, construction, healthcare, and agriculture. He emphasised that in order to fully realise this industry’s potential, cooperation, innovation, and policy assistance are required.The textile conference, according to GCCI President Sandeep Engineer, offers a forum for in-depth debate and discussion of the demands and problems facing the textile sector. In order to create high-performance materials, experts stated that technological textiles require innovation and research and development. They also emphasised the significance of Government regulations and industry cooperation in promoting development.The mission for cotton productivity of the Central Government was also highlighted by experts. Over the course of five years, the mission seeks to increase India’s cotton yield from 461 kg/ha to the global average of 850 kg/ha while encouraging the production of extra-long staple cotton types. According to experts, seed improvement is necessary. Participants included industry executives from the spinning, weaving, processing, clothing, and machinery manufacturing sectors.read more :-Indian Rupee higher 15 Paisa, Ends at 87.21 per Dollar
Rupee Strengthens 15 Paisa Against Dollar, Closes at 87.21The Indian rupee on tuesday higher 15 paise to close at 87.21 per dollar, while it opened at 87.36 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 12.85 points or 0.02 percent at 74,102.32, and the Nifty was up 37.60 points or 0.17 percent at 22,497.90. About 1411 shares advanced, 2406 shares declined, and 115 shares unchanged.read more :-Buy cotton: White gold will be ruined; Cotton storage increased in anticipation of price rise*
Cotton Storage Grows as Price Surge LoomsCotton purchase: Cotton is also not getting guaranteed price, CCI has given 15th date for registration and due to public holiday on 14th and 15th, the last date will be 13th March.Some farmers have stored cotton in anticipation of price rise. The central government has declared a minimum support price of Rs 7521 per quintal for cotton this year. In fact, its price in the open market ranges from Rs 7,000 to even less in villages. (Buying cotton)CCI started procurement at 9 centers in the district to provide support price security to the farmers. For some reason, the center remained closed for longer than expected and procurement was slow. (Buying cotton)Apart from this, there is also looting in the purchase of cotton in the village. CCI has been reducing the grade of cotton purchased for the last two months. So cotton is being bought at Rs 7,421, which is Rs 100 less than the guaranteed price. (Buying cotton)Skin disordersFarmers are storing cotton in the hope of price rise. However, these cotton pests are causing problems like rashes and itching on the skin of the family members. So it has no value in the market and if it is stored it is causing health problems. In such a situation, the farmer is caught in double trouble.No storage space .The center was started there after CCI signed an agreement with some ginning companies of the district. However, there is no storage space for cotton due to non-lifting of bales and sacks at some centers and cotton harvesting problems are also coming up. It is reported that it has been agreed that till the CCI actually makes the purchase, OTAI will be made available.read more :-Indian rupee opens 3 paise lower at 87.36 against US dollar
The Indian rupee starts the day 3 paise down versus the US dollar at 87.36.The Indian rupee opened 3 paise down on March 11 at 87.36 against the US dollar, as compared to 87.33 against the greenback at the previous close.read more :-Indian Rupee lower 7 Paisa, Ends at 87.33 per Dollar
Indian Rupee lower 7 Paise to87.33 Against US DollarThe Indian rupee on Monday fell 7 paise to close at 87.33 per dollar, while it opened at 87.26 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 217.41 points or 0.29 percent at 74,115.17, and the Nifty was down 92.20 points or 0.41 percent at 22,460.30. About 1147 shares advanced, 2776 shares declined, and 140 shares unchanged.read more :- Shock to Punjab's cotton belt: 71 percent decline in cotton production, many reasons including lack of quality seeds
Punjab Cotton Production Plummets 71% Due to Seed ShortageAccording to the report of the Cotton Association of India, cotton production and cultivation area in Punjab is continuously decreasing. The Malwa region, which is known for cotton production, has been particularly affected. Farmers are now turning to other crops like paddy and wheat, causing a setback to crop diversification efforts.The cotton producing belt of Punjab has suffered a massive decline of 71 percent in cotton production in the last five years. Along with this, the area under cotton cultivation has also come down to half.Farmers are moving away from cotton cultivation due to pink bollworm infestation, lack of quality seeds and pesticides. The state government has now demanded the Center to provide BG3 seeds so that cotton cultivation can be revived.Latest statusDecline in production: From 7.73 lakh bales in 2020-21 to 2.20 lakh bales in 2024-25.Reduction in cultivation area: From 2.52 lakh hectares to 1 lakh hectare.Government demand: Provide BG3 seeds from the Centre.Concern: Farmers turning to paddy and wheat, which will increase pressure on groundwater level.Status of other states: Cotton production in Haryana and Rajasthan is better than Punjab.Setback to diversification effortsAccording to the report of the Cotton Association of India, cotton production and cultivation area in Punjab is continuously decreasing. The Malwa region, which is known for cotton production, has been particularly affected. Farmers are now turning to other crops like paddy and wheat, causing a setback to crop diversification efforts.The state government has urged the central government to provide BG3 variety of seeds, which can help reduce the infestation of pink bollworm. According to the agriculture department, if the pink bollworm continues to affect cotton cultivation, farmers will completely switch to paddy cultivation, putting further pressure on groundwater levels.Haryana and Rajasthan aheadHaryana and Rajasthan are ahead of Punjab in cotton production. In 2024-25, Haryana cultivated cotton in 4.76 lakh hectares and produced 9.75 lakh bales, while Rajasthan cultivated it in 6.62 lakh hectares and produced 19.76 lakh bales.read more :-Cotton imports increase despite pressure on Indian cotton prices
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| Cotton Rate: Cotton rate revised up to Rs 200 CCI sells cotton at higher prices | 18-03-2025 18:01:19 | view |
| Indian Rupee higher 17 Paisa, Ends at 86.56 per Dollar | 18-03-2025 15:51:03 | view |
| Indian rupee opens 6 paise higher at 86.73 against US dollar | 18-03-2025 10:26:28 | view |
| Amravati CCI Center: Cotton purchase through CCI stopped; Hundreds of quintals of cotton in farmers' homes | 17-03-2025 16:52:12 | view |
| Indian Rupee higher 12 Paisa, Ends at 86.79 per Dollar | 17-03-2025 16:04:15 | view |
| Rupee opens 9 paise up at 86.91 against US dollar | 17-03-2025 10:24:20 | view |
| CCI Cotton Procurement: Important Information | 15-03-2025 11:01:44 | view |
| Indian Rupee higher 13 Paise to 87 Against US Dollar | 13-03-2025 15:44:54 | view |
| Rupee open 19 paise up at 87.13 against dollar | 13-03-2025 10:26:00 | view |
| Global cotton production & consumption estimates up for 2024-25: WASDE | 12-03-2025 17:24:11 | view |
| Indian Rupee lower 5 Paisa, Ends at 87.32 per Dollar | 12-03-2025 15:44:16 | view |
| Punjab hopes to revive cotton crop this season | 12-03-2025 11:48:28 | view |
| Indian rupee opens 6 paise lower at 87.27 against US dollar | 12-03-2025 10:40:36 | view |
| India's cotton imports to double as output falls short, says trade body | 11-03-2025 18:11:44 | view |
| Experts discuss technical textile opportunities, need for cotton productivity improvement | 11-03-2025 17:38:31 | view |
| Indian Rupee higher 15 Paisa, Ends at 87.21 per Dollar | 11-03-2025 15:43:03 | view |
| Buy cotton: White gold will be ruined; Cotton storage increased in anticipation of price rise* | 11-03-2025 13:09:05 | view |
| Indian rupee opens 3 paise lower at 87.36 against US dollar | 11-03-2025 10:25:45 | view |
| Indian Rupee lower 7 Paisa, Ends at 87.33 per Dollar | 10-03-2025 15:52:10 | view |
| Shock to Punjab's cotton belt: 71 percent decline in cotton production, many reasons including lack of quality seeds | 10-03-2025 15:30:59 | view |
