Maharashtra: CCI cotton purchase stopped from tomorrow
By yash chouhan 2026-03-13 11:31:24
Maharashtra: CCI Cotton Procurement: Cotton Procurement to End Tomorrow
Pune: Friday will mark the final day of the CCI's guaranteed-price cotton procurement drive. The CCI had extended the cotton procurement period until March 15. However, due to public holidays, cotton was actually purchased for only six days at most centers during this extended period.
Many farmers have been unable to sell their cotton. They are also facing difficulties in booking procurement slots. Consequently, farmers are demanding that the cotton procurement period be extended until March 31. To date, the CCI has procured 10.4 million bales of cotton across the country. This year's procurement volume is 4 percent higher than that of the previous year.
Previously, the CCI had set a record in the 2019-20 season by procuring 10.005 million bales. In comparison, 10 million bales were procured during the last season. Once the final figures for this year's procurement are released, it is likely to stand as the highest procurement volume recorded to date.
*Highest Procurement in Telangana*
Once again this year, Telangana has recorded the highest procurement volume, with 3.17 million bales of cotton purchased. Meanwhile, Maharashtra has procured 2.713 million bales, and Gujarat has procured 2 million bales. Karnataka has procured 700,000 bales; Madhya Pradesh, 555,000 bales; Andhra Pradesh, 400,000 bales; and Rajasthan, 346,000 bales.
Similarly, Odisha has procured 270,000 bales; Haryana, 200,000 bales; and Punjab, 47,000 bales of cotton.
*CCI Cotton Sales*
The CCI began selling its cotton stock as early as January of this year. It has also reduced cotton prices on three separate occasions. So far this season, the CCI has sold 1.735 million bales of cotton. This activity is exerting downward pressure on open market prices.
*Procurement Conducted for Only Six Days*
The CCI had initially halted cotton procurement on February 27. Subsequently, the procurement period was extended until March 15. However, due to holidays, actual procurement began on March 5. Furthermore, March 7 and 8 were holidays, as they fell on a Saturday and Sunday. Additionally, March 14 and 15 will also be holidays, being a Saturday and Sunday. Therefore, Friday (the 13th) will be the final day for the procurement of cotton at the guaranteed price. During this extended period, actual procurement took place for only six days.
