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The Indian rupee weakened by 10 paise against the US dollar on Monday, closing at ₹95.98 per dollar.The domestic currency opened at ₹95.88 against the US dollar and fluctuated throughout the trading session. It eventually closed at ₹95.98, down 10 paise from the opening level.The Sensex was down 1,124.02 points or 1.52 percent at 72,771.72, and the Nifty was down 360.25 points or 1.56 percent at 22,780.25. About 1214 shares advanced, 2905 shares declined, and 166 shares unchanged.read more :- Giriraj Singh Pushes 35% Lint Recovery

Major Shift in the Cotton Sector! Giriraj Singh ji Urges Ginners to Achieve Over 35% Lint RecoveryAddressing ginners, traders, millers, brokers, and exporters from across the country at the All India Cotton Summit 2026, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh stated that the entire cotton value chain—including ginning, milling, and weaving—cannot progress without the farmers. He urged the industry to support farmers and adopt modern technologies.Giriraj Singh noted that the cotton industry is rapidly moving towards modern machinery and new technologies. Consequently, ginners must also update their machinery and technology in step with the times. He pointed out that many ginning units still operate using outdated technology, resulting in a lint recovery rate of only 32–33% from the raw cotton. Although India is one of the world's leading cotton producers, it often has to import cotton to meet domestic demand; therefore, increasing lint recovery and quality is essential.Emphasizing soil quality, the Minister highlighted that in many fields, the carbon content does not exceed 0.3–0.6%. He stated that a lack of sufficient carbon in the fields can adversely affect soil quality and productivity. Thus, farmers need to adopt better agricultural practices to improve soil quality.Offering a suggestion to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), Giriraj Singh proposed considering an incentive system based on competition among ginners who achieve lint recovery rates exceeding 35%. Conversely, he suggested a review of units yielding less than 33% lint recovery. He called upon all ginners to strive for lint recovery rates above 35% by adopting modern technology.He also mentioned that the 'Cotton App' has enhanced transparency in the cotton procurement process, with over 4.2 million (42 lakh) farmers already connected to the platform. Several states have also made efforts to link their farmer-friendly schemes with the CCI App. He stated that the sustainable development of the entire cotton sector would be possible only when farmers become strong.read more :- CCI Cotton Prices Cut, Sales Reach 94.40 Lakh Bales

State-wise CCI Cotton Sales Details – 2025-26 SeasonThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) decreased its cotton candy prices by upto ₹1,400 per candy during this week . CCI has sold approximately 94,40,400 cotton bales for the 2025-26 season. Sales are highly concentrated in a few major cotton-producing states, Maharashtra, Telangana and Gujarat emerging as the leading contributors.read more :- The rupee opened at 95.88 against the dollar, down by 7 paise.

The rupee had closed at 95.81 on Friday, whereas today it opened at 95.88 per dollar, a decline of 07 paise.The Sensex was at 73,188.04 at 9:25 am, down 707.70 points or 0.96%. The index opened at 73,734.83. The Nifty 50 was at 22,914.45, down 226.05 points or 0.98%, after opening at 23,064.90.read more :- CCI Cuts Cotton Prices by ₹1,400 per Candy; Weekly Auction Sales at 10,700 Bales

CCI Cuts Cotton Prices by ₹1,400 per Candy; Weekly Auction Sales at 10,700 BalesThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) reduced its cotton selling price by ₹1,400 per candy during the week ended 25 September 2026. During the week, CCI sold approximately 10,700 bales of cotton from the 2025–26 crop through its auctions. *Day-Wise CCI Auction Performance*September 21, 2026 (Monday)CCI began the week with sales of 2,200 bales, with mills purchasing 1,100 bales and traders buying 1,100 bales.September 22, 2026 (Tuesday)A total of 1,200 bales were sold. Mills purchased 600 bales, while traders accounted for the remaining 600 bales.September 23, 2026 (Wednesday)CCI sold 1,500 bales, including 1,000 bales purchased by mills and 500 bales by traders.September 24, 2026 (Thursday)Auction activity surged, with CCI selling 5,100 bales. Mills purchased 600 bales, while traders bought 4,500 bales.September 25, 2026 (Friday)The week concluded with sales of 700 bales, comprising 300 bales purchased by mills and 400 bales by traders.*Cumulative Sales*With the latest auction activity, CCI’s cumulative cotton sales for the 2025–26 season reached approximately 94.40 lakh bales.

Cotton picking accelerates in Khargone due to rain fears; weather monitored until Sept 28; market arrivals drop by 50%The prospect of rain during the final phase of the monsoon has heightened concerns among cotton farmers in Khargone district. Farmers are rapidly picking cotton to protect the ready crop in their fields from potential rain damage. Following recent rainfall in the Bhagwanpura and Khargone regions, farmers are striving to harvest the mature crop quickly and move it to safe storage.**Cotton arrivals at the market drop due to rain fears**The apprehension regarding rain is impacting cotton arrivals at the Khargone market. Local reports indicate that cotton arrivals have declined by approximately 50 percent. Data shows that cotton arrived via 33 bullock carts and 108 other vehicles. Prices are reported to range between ₹7,300 and ₹8,700 per quintal.Available market records show variations in cotton prices across different days and markets in the Khargone region during September. Therefore, it is appropriate to view prices based on the day's specific arrivals and quality rather than relying on a single fixed market rate.**Labor shortage drives up picking costs**A shortage of laborers for cotton picking is adding to the farmers' woes. To ensure quick harvesting before the rains, farmers are having to pay wages of around ₹7 to ₹8 per kilogram. Farmer Suresh Patel notes that laborers are not easily available. The need for rapid harvesting due to the rain forecast is driving up costs.**Monitoring the weather from September 25 to 28**The IMD's agrometeorological platform indicates a likelihood of rain on September 25 and 26, whereas forecasts for September 27 and 28 show minimal or negligible rainfall across several regions. Therefore, continuous heavy rainfall across western Madhya Pradesh from September 25 to 28 has not been stated as a certainty.In Khargone, farmers are primarily concerned about protecting their ready-to-harvest cotton from the rain and completing the picking process on time. Consequently, farmers and market traders are keeping a close watch on the next weather update.read more :- Narma Cotton Picking Begins in Rajasthan’s Patroda, Farmers Worried Over Low Yield

Narma (Cotton) Picking Begins in Patroda; Farmers Worried Over Low YieldThe picking of narma (cotton) has commenced in the village of Patroda, Rajasthan. Farmers are concerned about the low yield this season. According to them, the crop suffered due to unfavorable weather conditions, a lack of rainfall, and insufficient water for irrigation.Farmer Sachin stated that there was not enough irrigation water for the narma crop this year. Plant growth was also stunted due to scanty rainfall. Meanwhile, cultivation costs—including sowing, seeds, fertilizers, and pesticide application—have risen. Despite this, production is falling short of expectations.Farmers report that the first round of picking is yielding approximately 1.5 to 2 quintals per bigha, whereas last year, the yield during the first picking ranged from 3 to 4 quintals per bigha. In other words, the yield from the first picking has dropped to nearly half of what it was last year.The area sown with narma in the region was also lower this season. Even those who did cultivate the crop are distressed by the poor yield. Farmers say that rising costs and declining production have dashed their hopes and rendered their hard work futile.read more :- Rajkot Cotton Prices Recover

The Indian rupee higher by 09 paise against the US dollar on Friday, closing at ₹95.81 per dollar.The domestic currency opened at ₹95.90 against the US dollar and fluctuated throughout the trading session. It eventually closed at ₹95.81, up 09 paise from the previous opening level.The Sensex closed 315 points higher at 73,895.74, while the Nifty gained 77 points to 23,140.50 after the closing auction session. Compared with the pre-CAS close, the Sensex adjusted about 14 points higher and the Nifty about 12 points higher.read more :- Rajkot Cotton Prices Recover

Cotton Market Recovery: Prices Hit ₹9,421 in Rajkot; Farmers Eye Arrival FiguresKhamgaon (Buldhana): Cotton prices, which had dipped below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in August, are now showing signs of recovery. The average price of cotton at the Rajkot Market Committee in Gujarat has reached ₹9,421 per quintal. This is ₹1,711 higher than the MSP of ₹7,710 per quintal set for the 2025-26 season.According to data from the SMART project's Market Information and Risk Mitigation Cell, the average cotton price in Rajkot recorded a 0.54% increase compared to the previous week. Farmers are closely monitoring these figures to gauge the future direction of market prices.Data indicates that total cotton arrivals across the country dropped by 23.66% compared to the previous week. Conversely, cotton arrivals in Maharashtra surged by 362.47% during the same period. These figures highlight contrasting arrival trends at the national and state levels; the increased arrivals in Maharashtra could impact prices in local markets.MSP for the New Season: ₹8,267The Central Government has fixed the MSP for medium-staple cotton at ₹8,267 per quintal for the 2026-27 Kharif season. The current average price in Rajkot is ₹1,154 higher than this MSP.Meanwhile, the cotton price at the Buldhana Market Committee stood at ₹8,300 per quintal. There is a difference of ₹1,121 between the prices in Rajkot and Buldhana. Price variations across different markets are influenced by factors such as arrivals, demand, and local market conditions.In the first fortnight of August, the cotton price was reported to be around ₹7,600 per quintal—₹110 below the then-MSP of ₹7,710. Subsequently, a recovery in prices was observed towards the end of August and the beginning of September.In the coming days, the trend of cotton prices will depend on market arrivals, local demand, and production in the new season. It will be important for farmers to keep an eye on daily price and arrival figures.read more :- Balwari Mandi New Season Begins

New Season Begins at Balwari Mandi; Arrivals Include Maize, Cotton, and Two Other CropsBalwari. Auctions for the new season commenced on Thursday at the Agricultural Produce Market (Mandi) in Balwari, located in Varla Tehsil. Following a traditional prayer ceremony within the market premises, bidding began for the agricultural produce brought in by farmers. Arrivals recorded on the first day included maize, cotton, wheat, and moong (green gram).Pandit Rajendra Bhatt conducted the prayer ceremony at the market complex, after which the auction process began. On the first day, a total of 260 quintals of maize arrived in 15 vehicles. Maize prices ranged from ₹1,400 to ₹1,650 per quintal; however, the reported maximum price for maize was ₹2,311 per quintal.Cotton arrived in three vehicles, with prices ranging from ₹6,501 to ₹7,200 per quintal. Wheat arrivals totaled 1 quintal, priced at ₹2,700 per quintal, while 2 quintals of moong arrived, fetching ₹7,200 per quintal.Officials and staff—including In-charge Mandi Secretary Hemantsingh More and Sub-inspectors Prakash Vaskel, Pankaj Jamod, and Ramesh Chauhan—along with licensed traders, were present for the start of the new season.In-charge Mandi Secretary Hemantsingh More stated that the Balwari Agricultural Produce Market would operate regularly. He urged farmers in the region to bring their produce to the market premises and sell it exclusively through licensed traders, advising them against selling to unlicensed merchants.He warned that action would be taken in accordance with market regulations against traders purchasing produce without a license. Farmers were also encouraged to contact the market office regarding any issues or grievances related to the sale of their produce.read more :- The rupee opened at 95.90 against the dollar, strengthening by 6 paise.

On September 25, the Indian rupee opened with a marginal gain against the US dollar.The rupee had closed at 95.96 on Thursday, whereas today it opened at 95.90 per dollar, up by 6 paise.The Sensex opened at 73,525.92, up slightly from Thursday's close of 73,580.54, while the Nifty 50 opened at 23,035, against its previous close of 23,063.10. By 9:41 am, the Sensex was at 73,627.12, up 46.58 points or 0.06%, while the Nifty was at 23,067.50, up 4.40 points or 0.02%.Read More :- Indian Rupee Falls 13 Paise to Close at 95.96 Against US Dollar.