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State-wise CCI Cotton Sales Details – 2024-25 SeasonThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) increased its prices by Rs. 100/- per candy this week and sold approximately 92,76,400 bales for the season 2024-25. This represents around 92.76% 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 85.10% 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.

CCI Raises Cotton Prices; Weekly E-Auction Sales Touch 50,100 BalesThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) increased its cotton prices by ₹100 per candy this week, CCI has now sold 92.76% of the cotton procured during the 2024–25 season through e-auctions.During the week from 8 December to 12 December 2025, CCI conducted regular online auctions for mills and traders across various centers. These auctions resulted in total weekly sales of approximately 50,100 bales, reflecting steady demand from both segments.Day-Wise Sales Report8 December 2025The week began on a strong note with the highest sales recorded at 20,100 bales. Of these, 9,100 bales were purchased by mills, while 11,000 bales were bought by traders.9 December 2025Sales dropped sharply to 4,700 bales, comprising 4,000 bales purchased by mills and 700 bales by traders.10 December 2025Midweek auctions saw improved buying, with total sales rising to 10,600 bales. Mills accounted for 7,900 bales, while traders purchased 2,700 bales.11 December 2025CCI sold 10,400 bales on this day, with mills lifting 8,500 bales and traders 1,900 bales.12 December 2025The week concluded on a modest note with 4,300 bales sold. Of this, mills purchased 3,900 bales, whereas traders bought 400 bales.With these weekly sales, CCI’s total cotton sales for the ongoing season have reached approx 92,76,400 bales, representing 92.76% of its total procurement under the 2024–25 season.read more :- "India exploring global market for textiles: Pabitraji"

Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitraji: India is identifying global destinations to expand the textile sectorNew Delhi: The Ministry of Textiles has formulated a comprehensive 40-country market diversification strategy, identifying high-potential global destinations, and is carrying out structured outreach to enhance India's global presence through Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), industry delegations, and Indian missions abroad, Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.The Ministry of Textiles has approved various schemes and programs to encourage and promote the textile industry, such as the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks scheme for world-class industrial infrastructure; the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for MMF apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textiles to promote large-scale manufacturing and enhance competitiveness; National Technical Textiles Mission for research, innovation, market development, and skill development.Other schemes include SAMARTH – a scheme for capacity building in the textile sector; Silk Samagra-2 for sericulture development; Modified Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) for modernization; National Handloom Development Programme, National Handicrafts Development Programme, and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme for end-to-end support to artisans, weavers, and handicraft clusters, the Minister of State said in his written reply.The government provides various incentives and benefits to enhance the competitiveness of the textile industry in the international and domestic market.The Minister said that the Ministry, in collaboration with EPCs, has organized India Tex in 2024 and 2025 – a mega global textile event to strengthen international engagement, bring together exhibitors and trade visitors from various countries, and showcase the scale, innovation, and global competitiveness of India's textile ecosystem.The government is implementing the Remission of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for apparel, garments, and made-ups based on the principles of WTO-compliant zero-rated exports.The minister said in a written reply, "Textile products not covered under the RoSCTL scheme are being supported under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme, along with other non-textile sectors. Under RoSCTL, more than 15,000 exporters have benefited from rebates on embedded taxes during FY 2024-25." India has signed 15 free trade agreements (FTAs), including the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). He said that these FTAs aim to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, simplify procedures, and address structural issues to make Indian exporters more competitive in partner markets.The government has approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), which is based on a collaborative framework involving the Department of Commerce, the Ministry of MSME, the Ministry of Finance, and other key stakeholders, including financial institutions, export promotion councils, commodity boards, industry associations, and state governments.He informed Parliament that the government has exempted import duty on cotton until December 31, 2025, to reduce input material costs for the textile industry, ensure adequate supply, and improve export competitiveness and enhance overall industry efficiency.He also said that the government has rationalized GST rates across the textile value chain to address structural anomalies, reduce costs, increase demand, boost exports, and maintain employment.In another written reply, the Minister informed the House that India's exports of textiles and clothing (including handicrafts) in 2024-25 were US$ 37,755.0 million, showing a growth of 5.2 per cent over the previous year (2023-24).Further, the Minister said that India's exports of textiles and clothing, including handicrafts, during April-October 2025 were US$ 20,401.95 million, showing a marginal decline of 1.8 per cent over the same period last year (US$ 20,728.05 million), yet indicating overall stability in export performance despite global tariff-related and other external challenges. (ANI)read more :- Rupee Ends Flat at 90.42/USD

The Indian rupee closed stable at 90.42 per dollar on Friday, while it had opened at 90.42 in the morning. Closing Bell: Sensex closes 449 pts higher at 85,267, Nifty ends above 26,000; Tata Steel, Eternal gain most read more :- Rupee opens 06 paise down at 90.42

 Rupee opens 06 paise lower at 90.42/USD Indian rupee opened near record low at 90.42 per dollar on Friday versus previous close of 90.36.read more :- Rupee fell 38 paise to close at 90.36 per dollar

The Indian rupee lower 38 paise to close at 90.36 per dollar on Thursday, compared to its opening price of 89.98 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was up 426.86 points or 0.51 percent at 84,818.13, and the Nifty was up 140.55 points or 0.55 percent at 25,898.55. About 2345 shares advanced, 1664 shares declined, and 138 shares unchanged.read more :- Cotton arrivals in the northern belt increased by 49.66%. 

Cotton arrival in mandis in northern belt records 49.66% surge compared to 2024The northern cotton belt — comprising Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan — has so far recorded a surge of 49.66 per cent in cotton balls’ arrival in mandis this season, and more arrivals are expected in the coming months with harvesting still on. The three states have so far received 13.32 lakh bales (one bale of ginned cotton — cotton separated from seed — weighs 170 kg) in their mandis compared to 8.90 lakh bales in the corresponding period in 2024.This surge has been attributed to kapas (cotton balls) prices in mandis, selling well below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). With no significant price improvement anticipated, and the current presence of Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), which purchases on the MSP rate, in the market, farmers are choosing not to hold back their produce, and thus, pushing more crops to mandis faster than usual.As cotton bulb picking starts in September and concludes by November, the major cotton arrival season in the northern region begins on October 1 — though some early crop reaches mandis even in September — and 50-70 per cent (in some cases even 90 per cent depending on the market rate in the given season) of the produce reaches mandis by December, and ends by September 30 the next year.Also, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has purchased 13,400 bales (67,000 quintals) this year. In the corresponding period last year, however, the CCI had not even entered the market because the prevailing rate was nearly equal to the MSP. Usually, the CCI enters the market when market prices fall below the MSP and buys cotton at the MSP that meets its parameters. CCI official said, farmers should not panic or rush to bring all their produce to the Mandis at once, as CCI will continue purchasing at the MSP in the coming monthe.Punjab has 1.19 lakh hectares under cotton this year compared to around 1 lakh hectares in 2024, but heavy rainfall damaged around 10 to 15 per cent of the crop, reducing the productive area under cultivation to just above last year’s level (i.e. around 1 lakh hectares) and affecting quality too. Punjab is expected to harvest 1.5 lakh to 1.8 lakh bales this year, compared to last year’s 1.51 lakh bales (7.55 lakh quintals).In Haryana, this year, the area under cotton cultivation stands at 3.80 lakh hectares compared to 4 lakh hectares last year. Thus far, 2.70 lakh bales (13.50 lakh quintals kapas, meaning unginned cotton) arrived in mandis across Haryana compared to 2.45 lakh bales (12.25 lakh quintals) by the corresponding period last year — an increase of about 0.25 lakh bales, or just over 10 per cent.This year, the CCI has procured 65,000 bales (3.30 lakh quintals) in Haryana, slightly higher than last year’s 62,000 bales (3.10 lakh quintals).Rajasthan has recorded arrivals of around 10 lakh bales so far, compared to more than 6 lakh bales in the same period last year — an increase of about 4.0 lakh bales, or around 66 per cent. The state’s cotton area this year is estimated to be 6.50 to 7 lakh hectares, while the yield remains average, around 8 to 10 quintals per hectare.Together, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan had around 11.50 lakh hectares under cotton cultivation in 2025 compared to around 11 lakh hectares in 2024. In Punjab and Haryana, the cotton area continues to shrink year after year, while in Rajasthan the trend fluctuates with a slight decline one year and a modest rise the next. These states have also been battling repeated pink bollworm attacks in recent years, severely eroding farmers’ confidence. Punjab is said to be the worst affected, and experts point out that several years ago, the state had nearly 8 lakh hectares under cotton. They argue that if the Punjab government is serious about crop diversification and protecting the cotton belt, it must invite scientists from across India to investigate the root causes of persistent pest outbreaks and develop effective solutions.Cotton prices remained strong and above MSP from 2021–22 to 2023–24, but fell sharply in 2024–25, although they stayed close to the MSP. Cotton fetched ₹13,000 to ₹14,000 per quintal in 2021, around ₹10,000 in 2022, ₹8,000 to ₹8,100 in 2023, and between ₹6,000 and ₹8,300 in 2024, with most of the crop selling at ₹7,400 to ₹7,500—almost equal to the MSP. Last year’s MSP was ₹7,121 per quintal for medium staple and ₹7,521 per quintal for long staple. This year’s cotton price is the lowest in the past five years.Cotton Association of India (CAI) Chairman Atul Ganatra said based on inputs from states, the CAI projected that Punjab would harvest around 1.80 lakh bales (9 lakh quintals), Haryana 6.52 lakh bales (32.60 lakh quintals) and Rajasthan 18.80 lakh bales (94 lakh quintals).To address these challenges, a five-year “Mission for Cotton Productivity” has been announced in the Union Budget 2025-26. The mission aims to enhance productivity and quality, promote innovation and strengthen the textile value chain through strategic interventions, research and extension activities across all cotton-growing states. It will focus on developing climate-smart, pest-resistant and high-yielding varieties, including Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton, using advanced breeding and biotechnology tools.read more :- "7 lakh cotton farmers in Maharashtra are registered on the cotton farmer app."

Maharastra :7L farmers in state register onKapas Kisan app to sell cotton.Nagpur: Around seven lakh farmers across the state have registered through the Kapas Kisan app for selling cotton at the minimum support price (MSP) to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) as the deadline ends on Dec 31.After India did away with cotton import duty, following the tariff tension with the US, rates of the commodity have been bearish. Farmers are depending on CCI for selling their produce at MSP, which has been fixed at Rs8,110 per quintal for the long staple grade. Even the import tariff stands removed till Dec 31.With nearly 41 lakh registrations throughout the country including those in Maharashtra, the number of farmers having access to MSP sales remains a matter of debate. Even as the registrations gradually increased, farmer activists point out that the actual number of farmers in Vidarbha alone would be higher as compared to the current tally for the state.As the CCI introduced the app-based system, farmers faced issues getting registered initially. However, a senior official in CCI said that each day, 50,000 new farmers are getting registered throughout the country. This means the cotton growers are applying for MSP sales as and when they want to offload their produce.Meanwhile, the open market rates have also seen an improvement after CCI procurement picked up. Sources said private traders are offering around Rs7,400 a quintal, often by showing the cotton as lower grade. This is because prices of the best grade have to be matched with the MSPRoshan Kothari, director at a private agriculture produce marketing committee (APMC) at Wani in Yavatmal, said the rates have improved in private markets. Initially, the cotton fetched around Rs6,800 a quintal. Kothari said a rate of Rs8,000 would leave a decent margin of profit for the growers, considering the lower yields this year. Meanwhile, CCI purchased around 5 lakh bales in Maharashtra and around 27 lakh bales in the entire country.read more :- The rupee opened 01 paisa lower against the dollar at 89.98.

Indian rupee opens 01 paise lower at 89.98 against US dollarIndian rupee opened at 89.98 per dollar on thursday versus previous close of 89.97.read more :- Cotton Association demands removal of 11% import duty

The Cotton Association of India has appealed to the government to remove the 11% import duty on raw cotton imports.Mumbai: The Cotton Association of India (CAI), the largest industry body, has appealed to the central government to remove the current 11% import duty on cotton to support and protect the entire cotton and textile value chain.“Current market challenges due to low domestic productivity and high MSPs have made Indian cotton more expensive than other competitive international cotton varieties,” CAI President Vinay Kotak said on Tuesday. “The 11% import duty imposed on cotton imports into India not only distorts prices but also exacerbates the hardships of our textile industry.”He said, "The only way to improve the textile industry is to provide a sustainable and competitive supply of raw materials. Farmers are already protected through the MSP system. Now is the time to protect the textile industry by removing the 11% import duty. This will provide textile/spinning mills with competitive raw materials." According to him, the industry is suffering losses due to the uncertainty of United States tariffs and the recession in Europe.He said, "If the textile industry is not supported now, it could immediately lead to unemployment, loan defaults, and bad debts across the entire textile value chain."The Textile Ministry's target of exporting $100 billion in textile products by 2030 will only be achieved if manufacturers have access to competitive raw materials.Kotak said, "The 11% import duty was imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic under special circumstances. Prior to that, there was generally no import duty on cotton in India, and it did not adversely affect farmers." He added: "This season, unseasonal rains have severely damaged the quality of Indian cotton. Therefore, our textile mills will be forced to import cotton to meet buyers' quality requirements. If the 11% import duty is not lifted, Indian textile goods will become uncompetitive, and buyers will shift to Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other markets. This could lead to long-term losses and a decline in India's share of the global cotton textile market."Kotak said the government is working hard to finalize FTAs with several countries.Praising the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, he said, “We can also reach a USA tariff solution. These events will provide our textile industry with a significant opportunity to export yarn and other textile products and increase India's share in world textile trade. These benefits can only be achieved if the 11% duty on raw cotton imports into India is removed, thus providing access to raw materials at competitive rates.”He further said, “In fact, the mega trend of the 'China Plus One' policy and the potential shift of sourcing from Bangladesh due to the unstable political situation and the shortage of US dollars present a golden opportunity for the Indian textile industry to grow and increase exports, provided the 11% import duty is removed and our textile industry can access competitive cotton.”read more :- Rupee higher 06 paise to close at 89.97 per dollar

The Indian rupee on wednesday higher 06  paise to close at 89.97 per dollar, while it opened at 90.03 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 275.01 points or 0.32 percent at 84,391.27, and the Nifty was down 81.65 points or 0.32 percent at 25,758. About 1830 shares advanced, 2186 shares declined, and 133 shares unchanged.read more :- Soybean prices cross guaranteed price, rise in Sangli