*Maharashtra: CCI should increase the cotton procurement limit to 15 quintals per acre: Farmers protested at the office; officials bombarded them with questions**Akola* : CCI should increase the cotton procurement limit to 15 quintals per acre: Farmers protested at the office; officials bombarded them with questionsFarmers protested at the office; officials bombarded them with questionsCCI (Cotton Corporation of India), a central government organization that buys and sells cotton, has set a cotton procurement limit of 5 quintals (60 kg) per acre. Shiv Sena and farmers staged a protest at the CCI office on Wednesday, demanding that the procurement limit be increased to 15 quintals, among other demands. Shiv Sena workers bombarded officials with questions and demanded answers. Officials assured them that the farmers' demands would be addressed in the meeting. A heavy police force was deployed to prevent any untoward incident.This year, the soybean, cotton, and pigeon pea crops were damaged due to the heavy rains during the Kharif season. Crops were damaged, sometimes due to drought and sometimes due to heavy rains. The cotton crop suffered significant losses. Similarly, farmers were facing difficulties with the CCI procurement process, leading the Shiv Sena's Thackeray group to storm the CCI office on December 3rd. During this time, CCI officials, including District Chief Gopal Datakar, former Chief Rahul Karale, Shiva Mohod, Dr. Prashant Adhau, Yogeshwar Wankhade, Prof. Nitin Lande, Dnyaneshwar Gawande, and Sanjay Bhamre, questioned them. Farmers do not receive compensation until 10 to 12 days after the cotton is purchased. The Shiv Sainiks demanded that farmers be compensated for their cotton within 24 hours, as required by the rules. The officials stated that an appeal to the state government regarding the procurement limit was necessary. The official added that they would inform their superiors and plan a solution by holding a meeting to address some of the issues mentioned in the statement.Shiv Sena officials also submitted a written statement of the farmers' various demands to the CCI officials. A limit of 5.60 quintals per acre has been imposed when purchasing cotton from farmers. This has forced farmers to sell the remaining cotton to traders at a loss. All the cotton they have should be purchased. It has been demanded that the purchase limit be increased to 15 quintals per acre.Vaastu Purchase Condition: Farmers bring their cotton to CCI in available vehicles. If cotton is not available in one vehicle, it is brought in another vehicle. However, at the procurement center, only the cotton in one vehicle is being counted, and the other vehicle is being sent back. The time-consuming process for rebooking and approving slots for cotton in the second vehicle is making it difficult for farmers to sell their cotton. Therefore, this condition is not necessary.Vaastu Purchase Based on Talathi Certificate: Due to network issues, website downtime, and other issues, many farmers were unable to register for e-crop sowing. Therefore, if unregistered farmers bring a certificate from the Talathi stating their sowing, it should be accepted and the cotton should be purchased, Shiv Sena leaders demanded.Think positively about the demands: Shiv Sena leaders told officials that it is possible to resolve any issue, and to take action on other demands, including increasing the procurement limit. Officials explained the process for increasing the procurement limit. Shiv Sena warned that the cotton procurement process must be improved in accordance with other issues, or a strong agitation would be launched. CCI graders and employees are rude to farmers at the cotton procurement center. Furthermore, if farmers face any problems, they are not informed. The Shiv Sena leader demanded that graders and employees treat farmers with leniency and appoint a staff member to resolve any issues. Eliminate the moisture requirement for cotton procurement and provide a flat price. In the current situation, there has been little or no rain this month. Yet, moisture is being checked on every cotton truck and a low price is being offered. A flat price of ₹8,100 should be offered without any moisture test.In districts where the cotton procurement limit is not practical relative to production, government cotton procurement is being initiated through the CCI. Under this procurement process, the CCI has stipulated that it will only purchase 5 quintals (60 kg) of cotton per acre from each farmer. However, this limit is limiting, impractical, and inconvenient for farmers. Most farmers in the district produce much more than 5.60 quintals per acre. Because of this very limited limit, farmers have to make multiple trips to the procurement center to sell their cotton. Repeated trips increase farmers' transportation costs and waste their time. Government interventions such as the ban on futures, export bans, and unnecessary imports have led to a drop in cotton prices in the open market. Therefore, the procurement limit should be removed, Shiv Sainiks said.read more :- Cotton prices improved in Rajkot market yard.
*Gujarat: Cotton procurement begins at the Samalaya Sub-Market Yard.**Vadodara:* With the support of the Savli Market Committee, the MLA initiated the procurement of cotton at the Samalaya Sub-Market Yard. In collaboration with the Savli Krishiwadi Produce Market Committee, cotton procurement began at the Samalaya Sub-Market Yard. This important program was officially launched.Cotton procurement begins at the Samalaya Sub-Market Yard in collaboration with the Savli Market Committee. The MLA initiated the procurement. In collaboration with the Savli Krishiwadi Produce Market Committee, cotton procurement began at the Samalaya Sub-Market Yard. This important program was inaugurated by local MLA Ketanbhai Inamdare. Keeping farmers' interests in mind, the Market Committee has created various facilities to ensure fair valuation and fair prices for their crops.In his speech, MLA Ketanbhai Inamdare stated that the state government and market committees are committed to empowering farmers. Cotton is purchased in a timely and transparent manner, there is no discrimination in size and price and a special system has been created to ensure that the payment is easily deposited into the farmer's account. An atmosphere of happiness and satisfaction was seen among the farmers who brought cotton to Samalaya Yard. Market Committee officials said that there is a possibility of higher income from cotton this season. Farmers are being provided facilities including transparent verification of weight and measurement. Easy arrangements have been made for tractor-trolleys. Market Committee Chairman Rajubhai Patel, Director, employees and a large number of people were present in the program. Farmers were present.read more :- The rupee fell 22 paise to open at 90.41.
The rupee fell 22 paise to open at 90.41 due to persistent demand for the dollar.The rupee opened at 90.41 against the US dollar after closing at 90.19 in the previous session.read more :- Rupee fell 23 paise to close at 90.19 per dollar
On Wednesday, the Indian rupee fell 23 paise to close at 90.19 per dollar, while its opening price in the morning was 89.96.The Sensex dipped 31.46 points or 0.04 percent to settle at 85,106.81. During the day, it dropped 374.63 points or 0.44 percent to 84,763.64. The Nifty skidded 46.20 points or 0.18 percent to 25,986.READ MORE :- Rupee slips below 90 against dollar
Rupee slips below 90 amid tariff pressure and capital outflowsMumbai: The Indian rupee on Wednesday slipped below the key psychological mark of 90 against the US dollar, extending its downward trend of the past eight months. Persistent dollar outflows linked to trade and investments, along with companies rushing to hedge against further depreciation, have weighed heavily on the currency.The rupee has emerged as one of Asia’s weaker performers this year, declining करीब 5% against the dollar. Steep US tariffs—reportedly up to 50% on certain Indian goods—have dented exports to its largest market, reducing the appeal of Indian equities for foreign investors.Notably, the currency has depreciated from 85 to 90 in less than a year—much faster than its earlier move from 80 to 85—highlighting the growing pressure.Foreign portfolio outflows have been significant, with investors pulling out nearly $17 billion from Indian equities so far this year. Alongside this, foreign direct investment (FDI) has also weakened. Although gross inflows touched $6.6 billion in September, large exits from IPO investments by private equity and venture capital firms have led to net outflows.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) noted that net FDI turned negative for the second consecutive month in September, mainly due to increased outward investments and repatriation.India’s trade deficit also widened sharply, driven by higher gold imports and elevated US tariffs, adding further strain on the rupee. Additionally, inflows from external borrowings and NRI deposits have slowed.Market participants say every phase of rupee depreciation—including the breach of the 90 mark—has triggered fresh dollar demand from importers, while exporters have held back dollar sales. This imbalance has left the currency vulnerable amid insufficient capital inflows.Experts suggest that a gradual weakening of the rupee can act as a natural stabilizer for the economy under higher tariff conditions.Ongoing uncertainty around India-US trade talks has further disrupted forex markets, increasing hedging activity by importers while exporters remain cautious, forcing the RBI to manage volatility.Despite intermittent interventions by the central bank, sustained dollar demand and capital outflows continue to exert pressure. RBI’s efforts are reflected in declining forex reserves and a rise in forward dollar positions, which recently touched a five-month high of $63.4 billion.
Punjab : 60% cotton brought to Punjab mandis sold below support price: DataBathinda : Nearly 61% of the cotton that arrived in Punjab's grain markets this year was bought below the minimum support price (MSP), with some stocks being sold for as low as Rs 3,000 per quintal, according to data shared by the Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board.The MSP for cotton's medium stape is Rs 7,710 per quintal and long staple is Rs 8,110 per quintal. The cotton that is usually grown in Punjab has an MSP of Rs 8,010 per quintal.Cotton purchase season starts on Oct 1 every year. This year, cotton arrivals also fell sharply in the state, from 5.4 lakh quintals last year to 2.3 lakh quintals this time around.Of these 2.3 lakh qunitals, 35,348 quintals of cotton was bought by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and 1.95 lakh quintals by private traders. In all, 1.4 lakh quintals of cotton was purchased below MSP. The crop fetched a maximum price of Rs 7,860 per quintal and a minimum as low as Rs 3,000 per quintal.Cotton was grown on 1.19 lakh hectares of land in Punjab this year, but the crop was damaged due to floods in some areas. Last year, cotton was grown on 99,700 hectares.India Habit Index 2025 | Expert Opinions on Daily HabitsHowever, after the massive whitefly attack on the crop in 2015, cotton growing started losing its sheen in Punjab and reduced to as low as close to only 1 lakh hectares.CCI introduced an app from the 2025-26 season for transparency, naming it the Kapas Kisan app, making it mandatory for cotton purchases. Many farmers initially struggled to register on the Aadhar-based registration app, due to which CCI stayed away from making purchases in the initial part of the season. Farmers are required to upload valid land records and details of cotton-sowing areas certified by revenue or agriculture authorities. Farmers could go for self-registration on their mobiles.CCI informed all the Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) about the new digital registration process. Officials from CCI, not wanting to be named, stated that the corporation is making purchases with moisture content within limits from those farmers who registered through the Kapas Kisan app, and the records were verified by the state govt officials.read more :- Rupee opens 09 paise down at 89.96
Rupee opens 09 paise down at 89.96 on persistent dollar demandThe rupee opened at 89.96 against the US dollar after ending the previous session at 89.87.read more :- CCI begins cotton procurement at Pavijetpur - relief to farmers
CCI begins cotton procurement in Pavijetpur: Farmers get relief at ₹8,069 per quintalThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has begun cotton procurement in Pavijetpur, Chhota Udaipur district. Procurement at the support price has officially begun at Hariom Ginning.CCI has just begun cotton procurement at ₹8,069 per quintal. Farmers expect good returns on their crops at this price, leading to widespread happiness.To streamline the procurement process and maintain order, farmers are required to book a slot in advance. Only after booking a slot will their cotton be purchased by CCI. This arrangement will reduce the wait time for farmers and simplify the process.Considering the hard work and expense of cotton cultivation, the price of ₹8,069 announced this year is considered good compared to previous years. However, farmers still hope for better prices from the state and central governments.The start of procurement by CCI is likely to improve the economic condition of local farmers and have a positive impact on the market.read more :- CCI begins cotton procurement in Jesar taluka, farmers will get MSP price
Gujarat: CCI begins cotton procurement in Jesar taluka: Farmers will receive fair prices under MSPThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has begun the cotton procurement process in areas including Jesar taluka. This procurement is being carried out under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme announced by the government, and farmers are flocking to CCI procurement centers to sell their cotton.The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure that farmers receive a fair price for their produce and eliminate market price uncertainty. CCI is purchasing cotton at the government-determined rate.Payment will be made to farmers after the completion of the cotton weighing, quality checking, and other necessary procedures.As soon as the cotton procurement has begun, an atmosphere of happiness and satisfaction is being felt among the farmers in the area.read more :- Rupee closed down by 17 paisa at 89.87 per dollar
The Indian rupee closed 17 paisa lower at 89.87 per dollar on Tuesday, compared to its opening price of 89.70 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 503.63 points or 0.59 percent at 85,138.27, and the Nifty was down 143.55 points or 0.55 percent at 26,032.20. About 1518 shares advanced, 2453 shares declined, and 158 shares unchanged.read more :- Great news for Telangana farmers
Good news for Telangana farmers... the green light has been given.The cotton procurement deadlock in Telangana has been resolved. With the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) relaxing regulations, procurement resumed at the state's 330 ginning mills on Monday. The initiative of Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has resolved this issue and provided farmers with the opportunity to receive the support price.Good news for Telangana's cotton farmers. The impasse regarding cotton procurement at ginning mills in the state has been completely resolved. Due to new regulations implemented by the Cotton Chamber of India (CCI), farmers and ginning mill owners were facing significant difficulties due to the lack of procurement permits. The Ginning Millers Association had previously staged a strike over this issue. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has taken special initiative on behalf of the state government to resolve this issue. He held discussions with the Chairman and Managing Director of the CCI, as well as with Union Ministers.As a result of these discussions, a positive response was received from the CCI. Consequently, cotton procurement resumed on Monday at all 330 CCI-notified ginning mills across the state. Ravinder Reddy, President of the Ginning Millers Association, expressed his satisfaction that Minister Tummala's initiative in resolving this issue has greatly benefited farmers and mill owners. He specifically thanked Minister Tummala for his initiative to resume procurement. Ravinder Reddy explained that this decision will not only boost cotton procurement but also provide farmers with a support price.The resumption of procurement has cleared the way for farmers to sell their cotton. So far, the CCI has procured 4.03 lakh tons of cotton in the state. This volume is expected to increase further with the current resumption of procurement. The resumption of ginning mills will increase demand for cotton and create an opportunity for price stabilization in the market. The resolution of this impasse has brought a sigh of relief to cotton farmers. They hope to receive a fair support price for their crop and expedite the procurement process. They say this decision will help ensure a smooth, uninterrupted cotton procurement process in the state.read more :- Bangladesh: Farmers hope for profits from growing cotton cultivation in Jashore
Bangladesh : Rising cotton farming in Jashore fuels farmers’ hopes for higher returnsBangladesh continues to rely heavily on imported cotton to meet domestic demand, as local production remains far below the required level. To address this gap, the government has introduced a range of initiatives to expand cotton cultivation nationwide.Farmers in the region are expecting a bumper harvest this season, supported by favourable weather conditions and low pest infestation. Many growers reported that cotton remains a highly profitable crop, often generating three to four times the production cost.Through the Cotton Development Board (CDB), farmers have been provided with incentives such as seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides to enhance production.These measures, coupled with conducive weather, have contributed to a notable expansion of cotton farming in the region. However, farmers emphasised the need to revise the government-fixed price to ensure better profitability and encourage further expansion.According to official data, cotton was cultivated on 19,200 hectares in the Jashore zone during the 2024–25 fiscal year.This year, the cultivation area increased to 20,000 hectares across Jashore, Kushtia, Jhenaidah, and Chuadanga districts. In Jashore alone, 13,000 farmers cultivated cotton on 390 hectares. A total of 2,600 farmers in the zone received government incentives.Saiful Islam, a cotton farmer from Raghunathnagar in Jhikargacha upazila, said it costs Tk14,000–18,000 to cultivate one bigha. “After expenses, we are able to make Tk30,000–40,000 profit per bigha. That is why we continue growing cotton,” he said.Aminur Rahman, another farmer from the area, said he cultivated cotton on 22 decimals this year. “From the government incentive package, I received DAP, potash, urea, seeds, and pesticides. This support was very helpful. With favourable weather and fewer pests, yields have been excellent,” he said.Shahidul Islam, who inherited the practice from his father, said cotton cultivation takes about eight months to complete. “The government has fixed the price at Tk4,000 per maund. But considering the long cultivation period, the price should be increased to better benefit farmers,” he said, adding that buyers usually purchase cotton directly from the fields, saving farmers the cost and inconvenience of transporting the crop to markets.Jashore’s Chief Cotton Development Officer, Mizanur Rahman, said 2,600 farmers in the zone received incentives this year. “Interest in cotton cultivation has grown significantly. We expect higher yields compared to previous years. There are currently 13,000 cotton farmers in the zone, and our target is to increase this to 15,000,” he said.He noted that the CDB and the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) are jointly promoting hybrid varieties and modern seedling technologies to expand cultivation nationwide. “The majority of the country’s cotton is produced in the Jashore region. Since cotton is an internationally traded commodity, domestic prices are aligned with global markets. There is no scope for syndication,” he added.Mosharraf Hossain, Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension in Jashore, said cotton has gained popularity due to its high profitability. “Government incentives have greatly benefited farmers. The quality of cotton produced in this region is excellent,” he said.CDB Executive Director Rezaul Amin said cotton cultivation now spans 20,000 hectares across the Jashore–Kushtia–Jhenaidah–Chuadanga belt. “A significant portion of the national incentive budget is allocated to this zone. We are providing training, mechanisation support, and high-quality seeds. This season, Tk17 crore in incentives was distributed nationwide, most of which went to farmers in this region,” he said.Public Service Commission member Prof ASM Golam Hafiz expressed concern that cotton is not included in the agricultural loan policy. “Cotton is a vital cash crop for our economy. The readymade garment sector contributes 83–85% of export earnings, yet we import almost all the cotton required. Domestic production accounts for only about 2% of demand,” he said, urging the government to introduce a dedicated loan facility for cotton farmers.read more :- Rupee open Falls 15 Paise to 89.70/USD
Rupee opens 15 paise down at 89.70 against dollarIndian rupee opened lower at 89.70 per dollar on tuesday against previous close of 89.55.read more :- Rupee fell 12 paise to close at 89.55 per dollar
The Indian rupee on monday lower 12 paise to close at 89.55 per dollar, while it opened at 89.43 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 64.77 points or 0.08 percent at 85,641.90, and the Nifty was down 27.20 points or 0.10 percent at 26,175.75. About 1783 shares advanced, 2288 shares declined, and 183 shares unchanged.read more :- India reduces long-term soy purchases
India makes rare long-term soy purchases to secure cheap supplyIndian buyers have secured large purchases of soybean oil for the four months to July, a rare move in anticipation of rising prices of rival palm oil.Traders have locked in more than 150,000 tons of South American soybean oil for each month from April to July 2026, said Aashish Acharya, vice president at Patanjali Foods Ltd., one of the country’s top vegetable-oil buyers. The unusual buying was driven by soy’s average $20- to $30-a-ton discount to palm during that period, he added. Soy oil typically trades at a premium to palm oil.The rush reflects market expectations that palm prices will rise on top producer Indonesia’s plans to blend more palm oil into biofuel starting in the second half of next year. Unlike soybean, sunflower, or rapeseed oil, palm is harvested year-round and is the world’s most-abundantly available vegetable oil, which usually makes it the cheaper option.“This is a considerably huge coverage in the forward months as the market is sensing palm shortages next year due to lesser production and more usage when B50 in Indonesia is rolled out,” said Mayur Toshniwal, president and head of trading at Emami Agrotech Ltd., an Indian vegetable oil and biodiesel processor.Indian buyers have been making forward purchases of soybean oil as a hedge against Indonesia’s B50 policy, Budiman Suwardi, head of treasury and markets at Prime EcoHarvest Commodities, confirmed. “If Indonesia’s government suddenly pushed for the B50 to be implemented in the second half of next year, it might push palm prices higher due to lack of supply for exports,” he said.Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil exporter, plans to expand its biodiesel mandate from 40% to 50% in late 2026 to cut fuel imports. The move is likely to soak up exportable supplies, tightening global markets and pushing up prices. Officials are weighing a partial rollout of B50, only for the public sector, reflecting concerns over potential supply bottlenecks.Alongside hedging against Indonesia’s biodiesel policy, traders are also bracing for potentially tighter sunflower oil supplies as poorer Black Sea and European crops threaten to curb output this season, according to Anilkumar Bagani, head of research at Mumbai-based Sunvin Group.Sunflower oil shipments from the Black Sea region are priced $230- to $250-a-ton higher than South American soybean oil for delivery in the four months through July 2026, Acharya said. He added that soybean oil cargoes for December and January are as much as $110 a ton more expensive than the forward purchases that traders have booked.Still, every ton of palm oil currently remains about $90–$100 cheaper than soybean oil, underscoring a pricing divergence and prompting cost-sensitive Indian traders to shift toward palm in the near-term, Acharya said. He added that some buyers have canceled soy oil import cargoes worth 25,000–35,000 tons as domestic prices are roughly $50 lower per ton.That means overall demand for soybean oil imports has been muted despite the winter season, said Toshniwal of Emami. Buyers prefer soy oil in colder temperatures, which cause palm oil to solidify.read more:- Eye on China purchases, Chicago soybean and wheat-corn weak
Chicago soybeans slip as traders monitor China buying; wheat, corn also down Chicago soybean futures edged lower on Monday, weighed down by ample global supplies and lingering doubts over whether top buyer China will reach the 12-million-metric-ton purchase target cited by some U.S. officials by the year-end.The most-active soybean contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) ZS1! was down 0.4% at $11.33-1/4 a bushel, as of 0357 GMT.China started buying U.S. soybeans, wheat and sorghum after Washington and Beijing struck a trade truce in late October. The U.S. government has confirmed more than 2 million tons of soybean sales since October 30.However, the slow buying pace has raised fears that China could fall well short of the 12-million-ton target - a figure that Beijing has not confirmed.Last Thursday, agribusiness consultancy Agroconsult forecast that Brazilian farmers would harvest a record 178.1 million tons of soybeans in the 2025/26 season, marking its first estimate for the current crop.CBOT wheat ZW1! fell 0.32% to $5.36-3/4 a bushel amid abundant global supplies.In Argentina, the 2025/26 wheat harvest is expected to reach a record 25.5 million tons, up from a previous estimate of 24 million tons, thanks to higher-than-expected yields as harvesting progresses, the Buenos Aires grains exchange said on Thursday.Australia is also poised to raise its wheat, barley and canola production estimates this week, supported by timely pre-harvest rain in the south and stronger yields in the west, according to a survey of analysts.Corn ZC1! slipped 0.39% to $4.46 a bushel, easing after strong U.S. export demand pushed prices on Friday to their highest level since early June.read more :- Maharashtra: Appeal to avoid over-harvesting of cotton
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| Farmers demand CCI to raise cotton procurement limit to 15 quintals | 04-12-2025 18:36:38 | view |
| Cotton prices improved in Rajkot market yard. | 04-12-2025 18:16:25 | view |
| The rupee fell 22 paise to open at 90.41. | 04-12-2025 17:26:02 | view |
| Rupee fell 23 paise to close at 90.19 per dollar | 03-12-2025 22:59:35 | view |
| Rupee breaches 90 mark as tariffs and outflows weigh heavily | 03-12-2025 19:32:34 | view |
| 60% of cotton was sold below the support price in Punjab markets. | 03-12-2025 18:25:00 | view |
| Rupee opens 09 paise down at 89.96 | 03-12-2025 17:27:09 | view |
| CCI begins cotton procurement at Pavijetpur - relief to farmers | 02-12-2025 23:50:09 | view |
| CCI begins cotton procurement in Jesar taluka, farmers will get MSP price | 02-12-2025 23:00:27 | view |
| Rupee closed down by 17 paisa at 89.87 per dollar | 02-12-2025 22:43:22 | view |
| Great news for Telangana farmers | 02-12-2025 18:45:30 | view |
| Bangladesh: Farmers hope for profits from growing cotton cultivation in Jashore | 02-12-2025 18:33:31 | view |
| Rupee open Falls 15 Paise to 89.70/USD | 02-12-2025 18:16:36 | view |
| Rupee fell 12 paise to close at 89.55 per dollar | 01-12-2025 22:45:23 | view |
| India reduces long-term soy purchases | 01-12-2025 21:46:48 | view |
| Eye on China purchases, Chicago soybean and wheat-corn weak | 01-12-2025 20:30:15 | view |
