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Cotton procurement begins at Kavali procurement center: Farmers receive ₹8010 MSP, registration via mobile appThe cotton procurement process for the year 2025-26 has begun at the Kavali procurement center (Guru Kripa Cotton Mill) in the Roll area of Nagaur district. Farmers will have the opportunity to sell their produce at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) this time. The Cotton Corporation of India has approved the H-4/H-4A variety.According to the Cotton Corporation of India, a maximum moisture content of 8 percent is acceptable in cotton. If the moisture content is found to be more than 8 percent (9%, 10%, 11%, 12%), the price will be reduced proportionately. Cotton with a moisture content of more than 12 percent will not be accepted. To qualify for this support price, the staple length of the cotton must be between 27.5 and 28.5 mm and the micro-value between 3.5 and 4.9.Farmers wishing to sell cotton can register by December 31st. This registration can be done through the online portal or the 'Cotton Farmer App.' Verification through Aadhaar-based OTP or thumb impression will be mandatory for registration.Center in-charge Pradeep Bhambhoo Kalvi has appealed to farmers to bring only clean, dry, and standardized cotton to the procurement center. This will ensure they receive the full government-declared support price.read more :- Rain soaks cotton and maize in Warangal market

Telangana: Unseasonal rains in Warangal market drenched cotton and maize.Unseasonal rains in Warangal drenched cotton and maize stored for sale at the Enumamula market, further adding to farmers' distress after the recent cyclonic storm. Traders and the Central Agricultural Cooperative Soil Corporation (CIC) halted procurement, prompting calls for official intervention due to the wet crop lying in the open.Warangal/Khammam: Sudden rains in Warangal on Tuesday drenched cotton and maize at the Enumamula Agricultural Market, further distressing farmers already distressed by the recent cyclonic storm.Farmers complained that the Central Agricultural Cooperative Soil Corporation (CIC) and traders refused to procure the crop even after it was ready for weighing and transportation because it was affected by the rain. They demanded that officials intervene to ensure normal cotton procurement continues without any conditions.Farmers lamented that the entire crop was drenched and they did not even have time to move it under the shed. Warangal and Gorekunta recorded moderate rainfall of 36.5 mm and 25 mm, respectively, while some mandals received light rain.Warangal Mayor Gundu Sudharani and Municipal Commissioner Chahat Bajpai inspected low-lying areas in Bank Colony, Shanti Nagar, and Pothana Nagar that were flooded with rainwater. They directed municipal employees to clear the drains.In Khammam, Singareni mandal recorded heavy rainfall of 71 mm, Konijerla 48.3 mm, while some other mandals received light rain. Due to the sudden downpour, cotton and other agricultural produce stored for drying were soaked.read more :- Cotton millers call for shutdown, urge farmers to stop selling

Cotton Millers Call For Bandh: Farmers told not to book cotton sale slots tomorrow.Additional Collector P Srinivas Reddy has appealed to farmers not to book slots for cotton sale on November 6, as the Telangana Cotton Millers and Traders Welfare Association has called for a one-day bandh on that day. Chairing a review meeting with Market Committee Chairmen, Ginning Mill managements, and officials at the Collectorate on Tuesday, the Additional Collector said that 478 metric tonnes of cotton have been procured so far from 242 farmers across the district. He noted that only fair-quality cotton is being purchased at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) through the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI).Reddy advised farmers not to bring their cotton to Khammam and Enkoor market yards on Thursday and not to book sales slots on the CCI app for November 6, in view of the bandh. The meeting reviewed the ongoing cotton procurement operations and discussed coordination among market committees, ginning mills, and related departments to ensure smooth transactions and fair prices for farmers.read more :- Farmers demand relief in cotton procurement policies

Maharashtra farmers demand relaxation in cotton procurement norms Farmers and leaders of the Shetkari Sanghatana in Vidarbha, Maharashtra’s cotton belt, have urged the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to relax its procurement norms in view of the heavy rains that have damaged the standing cotton crop and raised its moisture content.CCI currently procures cotton only if its moisture content is below 12 per cent, as per central government guidelines. However, continuous rainfall has pushed moisture levels in several districts to between 12 and 20 per cent, making it difficult for farmers to sell their produce under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme.The Government of India has fixed the MSP for the 2025–26 cotton season at ₹7,710 per quintal for medium staple cotton (24.5–25.5 mm staple length) and ₹8,110 per quintal for long staple cotton (29.5–30.5 mm staple length). But in the open market, prices range between ₹3 and ₹5.60 per kilogram — far below the MSP — forcing farmers to sell at distress rates.During cotton season 2024-25, CCI has procured 144.55 lakh quintals kapas (equivalent to 29.41 lakh lint cotton bales) valuing about ₹10,714 crore have under MSP operations in Maharashtra through 6.27 lakh transactions from farmers.Farmers’ concernsShetkari Sanghatana leaders have demanded that CCI raise the permissible moisture limit and relax quality conditions to ensure that rain-affected farmers are not excluded from procurement. They also objected to CCI’s restriction of buying only five quintals of cotton per acre from each farmer, calling for the cap to be lifted.“The rains have already caused severe damage to crops and delayed harvesting. The delayed and limited procurement by CCI has left many growers in distress,” said Avinash Patil, Shetkari Sanghatana’s Akola district chief. Farmers have expressed concern that several procurement centers are yet to start operations, leaving them anxious about the fate of their harvest.Unless CCI begins large-scale procurement soon and eases the quality norms, cotton growers warn they could face major financial losses and be forced into distress sales to private traders.read more :- CCI begins cotton procurement in Gadwal, problems in slot booking

Telangana: CCI begins cotton procurement in Gadwal; farmers face difficulty booking slots due to lack of ginning millsGadwal: The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has officially begun cotton procurement operations in Jogulamba, Gadwal district. The inaugural ceremony took place at the Sri Balaji Cotton Ginning Mill, where Marketing Department official Pushpamma, along with CCI Chief Production Officer Rahul, formally launched the procurement by breaking a coconut in the traditional manner.According to officials, the district is expected to produce approximately 1.8 million quintals of cotton this season. Currently, only two procurement centers have been opened – one in Gadwal and the other in Alampur. These centers, operated by two ginning mills, have a combined capacity of 3,500 quintals.Pushpamma stated that procurement in Alampur began a week ago and has been running smoothly ever since. However, many farmers in Gadwal have expressed frustration that despite repeated attempts, they are unable to book slots to sell their cotton.The marketing officer explained that the lack of ginning mills is the main reason for the delays and difficulties in booking slots. Meanwhile, farmers are urging the CCI and the district administration to identify at least five or six additional ginning mills and open them for procurement to reduce congestion and ensure timely procurement.Farmers also expressed disappointment that while the central government is ensuring procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) across the country under its farmer welfare programs, this system is faltering in Gadwal district due to administrative hurdles.They explained that due to delays in government procurement, approximately 90 percent of farmers have already sold their cotton to private traders and middlemen, often at rates lower than the MSP. They say that the remaining 10 percent of cotton should at least be purchased by the CCI at the official support price.The farmers appealed to the government authorities to immediately intervene and provide necessary support so that the remaining produce could be sold under fair and transparent conditions.read more :- Rupee fell 26 paise to close at 88.65 per dollar

The Indian rupee on tuesday lower 26  paise to close at 88.65 per dollar, while it opened at 88.39 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 519.34 points or 0.62 percent at 83,459.15, and the Nifty was down 165.70 points or 0.64 percent at 25,597.65. About 1543 shares advanced, 2439 shares declined, and 152 shares unchanged.read more :- Haryana: Cotton procurement stalled, samples fail

Haryana: The wait for government cotton procurement grows longer, with reports of samples sent failing.Charkhi Dadri : Farmers are increasingly awaiting the start of government cotton procurement at the new grain market in Dadri. Last Monday, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) sent cotton samples to a lab in Sirsa for quality testing before the government procurement began. These samples failed to meet the prescribed standards.In this situation, a three-member committee will now re-examine cotton samples and send them to the lab for testing. A decision on procurement can then be made. It's worth noting that last Monday, CCI officials held a meeting with Market Committee officials at the market. To expedite procurement, CCI officials sent samples of cotton arriving at the market to the lab for quality testing, which failed to meet the standards.It's worth noting that according to CCI rules, the full MSP will be awarded only if the moisture content is up to eight percent. Furthermore, if the moisture content is higher, the price will be reduced. The agency will only pay farmers in full for cotton that meets the standards.Cotton samples taken recently from the Dadri grain market did not meet standards. A three-member committee will now conduct fresh cotton sampling. These samples will be sent to a laboratory for testing. A procurement decision will be made based on the report.read more :- Tummala demands CCI to withdraw cotton procurement rules

Telengana : Tummala urges CCI to revoke new cotton purchase rulesHyderabad: Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has written to Union textile minister Giriraj Singh and Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) managing director Lalit Kumar Gupta, urging a rollback of the new rules governing cotton procurement in the state.In his letter, the minister pointed out that CCI has reduced the permissible cotton yield per acre from 12 quintals to seven quintals. However, reports from district collectors indicate that the actual yield in Telangana is around 11.74 quintals per acre.Tummala said that this year's heavy rains have already caused significant losses to farmers and described the new CCI restriction as detrimental to their interests. He requested the corporation to procure cotton with up to 20% moisture content to prevent further hardship.The minister also highlighted that many farmers are facing difficulties due to limited awareness of the Kapas Kisan app, which is essential for the sale process. He appealed to the CCI to withdraw the seven-quintal rule, restore the earlier procurement method, and address issues faced by ginning millers while safeguarding farmers' interests.read more :- INR Opens Stronger by 39 Paise at 88.39

 Rupee opens 39 paise up at 88.39/USD on Asian cuesIndian rupee opened 39 paise higher at 88.39 per dollar on Tuesday versus previous close of 88.78.read more :- CCI starts cotton procurement in Anjad Mandi

Madhya Pradesh: CCI Begins Cotton Procurement at Anjad Mandi, 13 Farmers Sell ProduceBarwani: The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has commenced cotton procurement at the Anjad Agricultural Produce Market in Barwani district, providing relief to farmers affected by excessive rainfall this season.The procurement drive, conducted under the Ministry of Textiles, officially began on Monday. The first purchase was made around noon, when CCI cotton selector Arun bought produce from local farmer Nirbhay Singh at ₹7,689 per quintal.According to Market Secretary Anil Ujale, a total of 17 slots were booked on the opening day, out of which cotton was procured from 13 farmers. Prices ranged between ₹7,689 and ₹8,010 per quintal.Excessive rainfall this year had severely impacted cotton crops in the region, prompting farmers to demand the resumption of procurement operations. The restart of CCI purchases is expected to provide much-needed support to affected farmers.CCI officials stated that only cotton with a moisture content between 8% and 12% will be accepted. Farmers have been advised to remain patient and ensure proper quality standards. Those already registered can book their slots through the mobile app, while any issues can be addressed by contacting Agricultural Produce Market officials.On the first day, the mandi recorded arrivals of cotton via 150 vehicles and 22 bullock carts.read more :- Rupee fell 02 paise to close at 88.78 per dollar

The Indian rupee fell 02 paise to close at 88.78 per dollar on Monday, compared to its opening price of 88.76 in the morning.At the close, the Sensex rose 39.78 points or 0.05 percent to 83,978.49, and the Nifty advanced 41.25 points or 0.16 percent to 25,763.35. Around 2,144 shares advanced, 1,896 declined, and 205 remained unchanged.read more :-  Telangana: Cotton sales begin at CCI centres