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The Indian rupee on friday lower 07 paise to close at 89.45 per dollar, while it opened at 89.38 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 13.71 points or 0.02 percent at 85,706.67, and the Nifty was down 12.60 points or 0.05 percent at 26,202.95. About 1945 shares advanced, 2023 shares declined, and 152 shares unchanged.read more :- Madhya Pradesh: Bumper cotton arrival, farmers bring 80+ vehicles to the market

Madhya Pradesh: Bumper cotton arrival, farmers bring over 80 vehicles to the marketBarwani: Cotton arrivals in the district are steadily increasing. After the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) began purchasing cotton directly from farmers, the agricultural produce market has become even more active. A large number of farmers from various parts of the district are arriving in their vehicles daily. The situation is such that around 100 cotton vehicles are arriving at the market daily.As of 12 noon on Thursday, approximately 80 vehicles had arrived. Farmers visiting the market say that this time, due to weather conditions, there has been some fluctuation in crop quality, but the procurement process is proceeding smoothly. According to the prices set by the CCI, farmers are currently receiving prices ranging from ₹7690 to ₹8010 per quintal. Prices vary depending on quality and moisture. According to the market management, arrivals are expected to increase further compared to the initial days, as harvesting is progressing rapidly in most areas.This year, the CCI has also implemented some new procurement rules. According to the corporation's directives, only registered farmers residing in the district will be able to sell their cotton. This will increase transparency in the procurement process and prioritize local farmers. Additional staff have also been deployed for security and weighing procedures in the market premises. Farmers are being admitted in queues to avoid any chaos due to overcrowding. The Agriculture Department estimates that cotton arrivals may reach their peak in the coming days. Procurement by the CCI has brought relief to farmers, raising their hopes of receiving a fair price for their hard work.read more :- Farmers in Maharashtra demand lifting of ban on HTBT cotton

Maharastra : In losses, farmers seek lifting of ban on HTBT cottonYavatmal: Cultivation of HTBT cotton, considered environmentally harmful, is banned across the country. Despite this, thousands of farmers continue to grow the variety illegally. Farmers are being exploited in this process, the farmers' union alleged. They have demanded govt grant legal permission for HTBT cultivation to prevent continued economic exploitation of farmers.Maharashtra is one of the leading cotton-producing states. In Vidarbha alone, Yavatmal district cultivates cotton on nearly 5 lakh hectares. Unpredictable weather conditions and other factors have led to a significant drop in cotton yields in recent years. At the same time, cotton prices have been unstable, and the rising cost of production has not been matched by market rates.Considering overall input costs, many farmers prefer HTBT cotton.This year, nearly 40% of cotton cultivation across Vidarbha is estimated to be HTBT. Farmers are forced to purchase them illegally, often falling to frauds."We have been cultivating HTBT cotton for years. The yields are good, and importantly, crop management is easier.Traditionally, one hectare of cotton requires about 75 labourers for weeding, costing nearly 15,000. But with HTBT, the cost is just around 2,500 per hectare. It saves time and ensures uniform crop growth," said Vijay Nival, activist of farmers' union."This year, nearly 40% of farmers in Yavatmal district opted for HTBT cotton. The variety is convenient and cost-effective for farmers. But because farmers are forced to buy HTBT seeds illegally, they risk being cheated, leading to huge financial losses. Therefore, govt should legalise HTBT cultivation," he said.read more :- Rupee open Falls 08 Paise to 89.38/USD

 Rupee opens  08 paise down at 89.38 against dollarIndian rupee opened lower at 89.38 per dollar on Friday against previous close of 89.30.read more :- India's textile exports to 111 countries record growth

India's Textile Exports to 111 Countries Record Growth:India's textile exports to 111 countries recorded year-on-year growth between April and September 2025, reflecting a significant shift towards reducing over-reliance on the US market. According to the latest Industry Insights Report on India's textile sector by Rubix Data Sciences, government-supported imports of Indian textiles have increased by more than 50 percent in 40 priority countries, with 38 markets registering growth of more than 50 percent.A major catalyst for this diversification is the India-UK FTA signed in July 2025, which provides duty-free access to 99 percent of India's textile and clothing exports. This special access is expected to increase India's textile exports to the UK by 30-45 percent by 2030 and could help the country double its home textile market share in the UK within three years.India's textile sector is entering a new phase of expansion, but it is facing one of the most turbulent times globally in years. Heavy US tariffs of up to 50 percent on Indian goods have raised the effective rate on Indian textile and clothing imports to the US to 63.9 percent. This has encouraged the industry to expand its global presence and gain new momentum in new markets.India's growing global presence is supported by strong domestic fundamentals. The textile and clothing sector, valued at $174 billion in FY25, is projected to reach $350 billion by FY31, growing at a CAGR of 12.4 percent. However, sustaining this growth will require a more stable global trade environment, especially in India's largest export market, the US.Nevertheless, the sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by the rapid rise of technical textiles, its fastest-growing segment. This market is projected to grow from $29 billion in 2024 to $123 billion by 2035, driven by applications in healthcare, mobility, defense, and infrastructure. Technical textile exports reached $2.9 billion in FY25, growing at an 8% CAGR, with packtech and indutech together accounting for nearly two-thirds of the export volume.Meanwhile, India's domestic fashion consumption landscape is also rapidly changing. Online clothing sales are projected to grow 17% in FY25 and maintain a 15% CAGR until FY30, with quick commerce also entering the fashion category. India remains an attractive market for global retailers: the report states that 27 international brands entered the country in 2024, double the number from the previous year.The number of DPIIT-recognized textile startups increased 3.7 times between 2020 and 2024, while apparel-brand startups raised $120 million in 2025 (as of October), a 2.6 percent year-on-year increase.As the industry is the second-largest employer in the country, the government is determined to mitigate the impact of global fluctuations through several supportive measures in the second half of 2025. These include the cancellation of QCOs on key polyester raw materials, which had increased costs by approximately 30 percent, a ₹450 billion export support package, and the extension of duty-free cotton imports until December 31, 2025. These steps come at a time when domestic cotton production has declined sharply, from 38.6 million bales in 2014-15 to 29.425 million bales in 2024-25, and imports have nearly doubled during the same period. Clarity on BIS contamination standards is still pending and remains a concern for exporters."India's textile sector is going through its most difficult phase in years," said Mohan Ramaswamy, co-founder and CEO of Rubix Data Sciences. "Tariffs, changing global demand, sustainability pressures, and fierce competition are changing the landscape. But the industry is responding quickly, expanding into new markets, investing in technology, moving up the value chain, and embracing circularity. At Rubix, our mission is to provide businesses with the intelligence they need to navigate these fluctuations, manage risks, and make confident decisions in a rapidly changing global economy."As India moves towards becoming a more globally competitive textile hub, Rubix Data Sciences says continued investment in innovation, technology adoption, raw material security, and sustainable manufacturing will be crucial. With growing export diversification, increasing investor interest, and the rise of digital retail channels, India's textile industry is well-positioned to drive the next phase of the country's manufacturing-led growth.read more :- INR Drops 10 Paise, Closes at 89.30 per Dollar

The Indian rupee on thursday lower 10 paise to close at 89.30 per dollar, while it opened at 89.20 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was up 110.87 points or 0.13 percent at 85,720.38, and the Nifty was up 10.25 points or 0.04 percent at 26,215.55. About 1900 shares advanced, 2073 shares declined, and 167 shares unchanged.read more :- 1.25 lakh farmers of MP get a gift of Rs 249 crore 

Over 1.25 lakh farmers in Madhya Pradesh receive a significant gift, with the government depositing ₹249 crore into their accounts.Bhavantar - The state government has given a significant gift to the farmers of Madhya Pradesh. ₹249 crore has been deposited into their accounts. This amount has been given to soybean farmers under the Bhavantar Yojana (Bhavantar Yojana). Over 1.25 lakh farmers in the state will benefit from this. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav transferred the Bhavantar Yojana amount to farmers across the state with a single click. He deposited the Soybean Bhavantar Yojana funds into the farmers' accounts at a program held in Gautampura, Depalpur Assembly constituency, Indore. Prior to this, CM Mohan Yadav held a road show in Gautampura, which attracted a large crowd. The public welcomed the CM with flowers.The Bhavantar Yojana 2025 has been implemented to ensure that soybean farmers in the state receive the benefits of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) under this scheme. Under this scheme, the state government has guaranteed the MSP for soybean farmers. In the event of soybean prices falling below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in the markets, the state government will pay the remaining amount.In Gautampura, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav transferred ₹249 crore under the Soybean Price Difference Payment Scheme. This amount was deposited into the bank accounts of a total of 134,000 farmers in the state. Along with transferring the funds to farmers' accounts, the Chief Minister inaugurated and performed groundbreaking ceremonies for various development projects.Model Rate of ₹4,265 per quintal on November 26On November 26, a model rate of ₹4,265 per quintal was released under the Price Difference Scheme. This model rate is for farmers who sold their soybeans in the market. The price difference amount will be calculated based on this model rate. The difference between the model rate and the minimum support price is being provided by the state government.It should be noted that the first model rate for soybean was released on November 7 at ₹4,020 per quintal. Similarly, the model rates were released at Rs 4033 per quintal on November 8, Rs 4036 on November 9 and 10, Rs 4056 on November 11, Rs 4077 on November 12, Rs 4130 on November 13, Rs 4184 on November 14, Rs 4225 on November 15, Rs 4234 on November 16, Rs 4236 on November 17, Rs 4255 on November 18, Rs 4263 on November 19, Rs 4267 on November 20, Rs 4271 on November 21, Rs 4285 on November 22, Rs 4282 on November 23 and 24 and Rs 4277 per quintal on November 25. Under the scheme, the state government guarantees that farmers will receive the minimum support price of Rs 5328 per quintal for soybean under all circumstances.read more :- Madhya Pradesh: Farmers release cattle in cotton fields in protest against MSP

Madhya Pradesh: Farmers let cattle into cotton crops, refusing to go to Khandwa for MSP.Burhanpur : Sunil Mahajan, a farmer from Loni village, let cattle into his cotton crop. He fed the cattle the cotton grown on 2 acres. Following banana farmers in Burhanpur, cotton farmers are now forced to feed their standing crops to cattle instead of selling their cotton in the market.Cotton being transported to Khandwa for MSPFarmer Sunil Mahajan had planted cotton on 2 acres. However, upset that the cotton was being purchased at the support price in Khandwa instead of Burhanpur, he destroyed his cotton crop by feeding it to cattle. The farmer is describing this as both compulsion and protest. The video of the cattle feeding the cotton crop is now rapidly going viral on social media.Demand for Cotton Purchase at MSP in BurhanpurCotton is being purchased at the support price by the Central Industrial Security Corporation (CCI) in Khandwa, but farmers are finding it extremely difficult to transport their crop from Burhanpur to Khandwa. The transportation cost has increased, leading to farmers abandoning their cattle in the cotton fields. Now, distressed farmers have demanded that the government arrange for cotton purchases at the support price in Burhanpur itself.The MSP for cotton is set at Rs. 8,200 per quintal.Cotton has been planted on more than 16,000 hectares in Burhanpur. This year, the government has set the support price for cotton at Rs. 8,200 per quintal, but Burhanpur farmers are unable to benefit from the support price. The requirement to pay transportation charges to sell cotton at the support price has exacerbated farmers' problems. Burhanpur farmers must pay transportation charges to transport cotton to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) Khandwa procurement center, a demand local farmers have refused.Cattle released into the fields as a protestFarmers have defied CCI's conditions and, in protest, have released cattle to graze in the fields, destroying the crops. Cotton farmer Sunil Mahajan says, "The government should take care of cotton-producing farmers so they don't have to face financial hardship. If the government doesn't take concrete steps soon, cotton-producing farmers will lose interest in the crop. Farmers will be forced to turn to other crops, which will lead to a decline in cotton production and could lead to difficulties in manufacturing cotton-based products in the future."read more :- INR Opens Stronger by 07 Paise at 89.20

Rupee opened 07 paise higher at 89.20/USDIndian rupee opened at 89.20 per dollar on Thursday versus previous close of 89.27.read more :- 14 quintal limit on cotton purchase abolished

The 14-quintal requirement has been lifted... Now, the CCI will purchase cotton based on farmers' production.There's news of relief for cotton-producing farmers. The Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has changed its cotton procurement policy in the district. Until now, cotton was being purchased at the minimum support price of 14.01 quintals per hectare. Farmers producing more than this amount were forced to sell the remaining cotton in the open market at throwaway prices.Bhaskar prominently published the story in its October 26th issue, highlighting the negligence of responsible officials. Following this, the government has ordered the CCI to purchase cotton based on farmers' actual production. SS Rajput, DDA, Agriculture Department, stated that production certificates will be issued by the respective area's agriculture officer. On Tuesday, certificates were issued to Dinesh Patel at the Khargone center, Rekha Shah at the Barwah center, and Kavita Shah at the Barwah center, and their cotton was purchased. The respective area's agriculture officer will issue certificates at the cotton procurement center. Now, this change has been implemented in the interest of farmers, allowing them to sell their cotton at the correct price based on their production.Slots will be booked from Monday to Friday. These days, due to the wedding season and farmers busy with sowing, the slots for the entire week are being booked in a few minutes. This is causing inconvenience to the remaining farmers. In such a situation, now slots will be booked from 10.30 am from Monday to Friday. The slot will be available on the same day the next week after the day on which the farmer books the slot. The Mandi Committee has appealed to the farmers that if for some reason they are unable to bring cotton on the booked day, then they should cancel the slot so that others get the opportunity.read more :- “First Advance Estimates of Kharif Crops 2025-26 Released”

Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Releases First Advance Estimates of Kharif Crop Production for 2025–26Record Growth in Major Crops; Total Kharif Food Grain Output Projected at 173.33 Million TonnesUnion Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today released the First Advance Estimates of Kharif Crop Production for 2025–26, projecting a record increase in overall crop output across the country.According to the estimates, total Kharif food grain production is expected to rise by 3.87 million tonnes, reaching 173.33 million tonnes, reflecting the positive impact of a favorable monsoon and improved crop management.🔹 Cotton Production — Strong Output ContinuesCotton production for 2025–26 is projected at 29.22 million bales (each bale weighing 170 kg), indicating a steady and resilient performance despite regional weather variations. The sustained output is expected to bolster the country’s textile and export sectors.🔹 Oilseeds and Soybean Production — Strong Growth OutlookThe total Kharif oilseed production for 2025–26 is estimated at 27.56 million tonnes, marking a solid performance for the sector.Groundnut (Peanut): Expected at 11.09 million tonnes, showing a significant increase of 0.68 million tonnes from last year.Soybean: Projected at 14.27 million tonnes, reaffirming its position as the leading Kharif oilseed crop in the country.These estimates highlight a robust recovery and expansion in the oilseed segment, supporting India’s edible oil self-reliance goals.🔹 Overall Crop PerformanceShri Chouhan noted that while certain regions faced challenges due to excessive rainfall, most areas benefited from good monsoon distribution, ensuring robust crop growth across major producing states.Kharif Rice: Estimated at 124.50 million tonnes, up by 1.73 million tonnes compared to last year.Kharif Maize: Projected at 28.30 million tonnes, an increase of 3.50 million tonnes over the previous season.Coarse Cereals: Estimated at 41.41 million tonnes.Pulses: Expected at 7.41 million tonnes, including Tur (3.60 million tonnes), Urad (1.20 million tonnes), and Moong (1.72 million tonnes).The estimates are based on yield trends from previous years, regional observations, field reports, and data received from state governments. Final revisions will be made once Crop Cutting Experiment (CCE) data becomes available. Detailed estimates are accessible on the Ministry’s official portal.read more :- Rupee fell 02 paise to close at 89.27 per dollar