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On September 16, the Indian rupee opened at 95.89 against the dollar up 7 paise, after closing at 95.96 on Tuesday. The BSE Sensex opened at 74,249.31 and was at 74,208.83 at 9:36 am, up 205.01 points or 0.28% from the previous close. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,201.60 and was at 23,188.10, up 69.50 points or 0.30%.Read More :-  Indian Rupee Falls 20 Paise to Close at 96.96 Against US Dollar.

The Indian rupee weakened by 20 paise against the US dollar on Tuesday, closing at ₹95.96 per dollar.The domestic currency opened at ₹95.76 against the US dollar and remained volatile throughout the trading session. It eventually settled at ₹95.96, down 20 paise from the previous close.At close, the Sensex was down 777.94 points or 1.04 percent at 74,003.82, and the Nifty was down 279.50 points or 1.19 percent at 23,118.60. About 1132 shares advanced, 3154 shares declined, and 163 shares unchanged.read more :- Barwani Cotton Crop Submerged After Rain

Barwani: 100 acres of cotton crop submerged due to rain; farmers seek compensationBarwani. While the long-awaited rainfall brought relief to many, it became a source of trouble for farmers in the Anjad region. Following overnight rain, water levels rose to nearly two feet in several fields across the area. Standing cotton crops have been submerged, and farmers fear crop damage across more than 100 acres.**Waterlogging raises farmers' concerns**Farmer Kamal Singh Solanki stated that if the water does not drain from the fields within two to three days—followed by intense sunlight—the risk of the cotton crop perishing will increase significantly. According to the farmers, a large portion of the cotton crop has been affected by the waterlogging; however, the actual extent of the loss can only be assessed following an official administrative survey.**Four months of hard work at risk**Farmer Anshul Patidar mentioned that he owns approximately 40 acres of land near the road. The cotton crop had matured after four months of hard work, but the accumulation of rainwater in the fields has put the crop at risk of ruin. Farmers state that given their existing financial struggles, the loss of the crop would result in a massive financial blow.**Water accumulation due to lack of drainage**According to the farmers, rainwater flowing from the hilly areas passes through these specific fields. Due to inadequate drainage facilities, the water is pooling in the fields. Farmers allege that the traditional drainage path has been blocked by encroachments, leading to the current waterlogging situation.**Demand for survey and compensation**The farmers have demanded that the administration conduct an immediate survey of the crop damage, provide appropriate compensation, and establish a permanent drainage system. They insist that the traditional drainage route be kept open to prevent future water accumulation in the fields.For now, the farmers are awaiting the administration's survey. It will become clear in the coming days how long it takes for the water to recede and the extent of the damage to the cotton crop.read more :-  

The rupee had closed at 95.55 on Friday; today, it opened at 95.76 per dollar, a decline of 21 paise.The BSE Sensex rose by 243.82 points, or 0.33%, to reach 75,025.58. The index had opened at 75,369.63. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,576.15 and rose by 61.25 points, or 0.26%, to reach 23,459.35.Read More :- Scanty Rainfall Raises Concerns for Cotton and Paddy Farmers in Telangana’s Nalgonda

Scanty rainfall raises concerns for cotton and paddy farmers in Telangana's Nalgonda.Nalgonda, Telangana: Farmers in the district are increasingly concerned due to a prolonged lack of adequate rainfall and rising temperatures. The rainfall deficit and mounting pressure on water availability are impacting Kharif crops such as cotton and paddy.Given the weather conditions and the potential impact of El Niño, farmers had been advised to select crops based on water availability. Officials had emphasized promoting the cultivation of low-water-consuming crops—such as red gram (arhar), black gram (urad), and green gram (moong)—instead of water-intensive crops like paddy and cotton.Farmers have also been urged to limit the area under paddy cultivation due to water scarcity. According to a report dated August 8, 2026, farmers in the district had already begun cultivating alternative crops instead of paddy across approximately 33,000 acres. A target had been set to expand this area to 1.5 lakh acres.The situation remains challenging for cotton farmers in rain-fed areas as well. A prolonged dry spell can deplete soil moisture, potentially hindering cotton growth and yield. The situation could prove particularly difficult for farmers lacking adequate irrigation facilities.Adequate water is also essential for paddy cultivation. If water levels in reservoirs and other irrigation sources remain low, farmers may have to rely on supplementary irrigation to save their crops, which could drive up cultivation costs.Under current circumstances, upcoming rainfall is crucial for farmers in Nalgonda. If rainfall does not improve, the productivity of Kharif crops—including cotton and paddy—is likely to face significant pressure.read more :- Cotton Season Begins, Muhurat Prices Rise

Cotton Season Kicks Off in the Market; 'Muhurat' Purchase Prices Reach ₹8,575Major news has emerged from the cotton market today. The cotton season has commenced with the arrival of the new crop. Significant market activity was observed as 'Muhurat' (auspicious inaugural) purchases began at the ginning mills in Dharangaon.*'Muhurat' for New Cotton at Shreeji Ginning, Dharangaon*The auspicious inaugural trading for new cotton took place today at Shreeji Ginning, Dharangaon. Approximately 1,000 quintals of new cotton arrived, and the price opened at ₹8,553 per quintal.Trading also took place in cotton seeds; two truckloads were sold to Gujarat at a rate of ₹5,101 per quintal.This information was provided over the phone by broker Sohanlal-ji from Burhanpur.**Key 'Muhurat' Prices in Dharangaon**Mahavir Fibers: 15 bales — ₹8,575Jogeshwari Ginning: 150 bales — ₹8,571Mahavir Cotton: 100 bales — ₹8,571Shreeji Ginning: ₹8,553**New Arrivals in Amravati**An arrival of approximately 500 quintals of new cotton was recorded at Sagraj Cotton, Amravati. The price stood at ₹8,100 per quintal.**'Narma' (Soft Cotton) Price in Abohar**The price for 'Narma' cotton was recorded at ₹8,861 per quintal at Balchand Cotspin, Abohar. Key Prices TodayDharangaon Mahavir Fibers — ₹8,575Dharangaon Jogeshwari Ginning — ₹8,571Dharangaon Mahavir Cotton — ₹8,571Dharangaon Shreeji Ginning — ₹8,553Amravati Sagraj Cotton — ₹8,100Abohar Balchand Cotspin Narma — ₹8,861Cotton Seed, Gujarat — ₹5,101The cotton season has commenced with the arrival of the new crop and ceremonial purchases (*Muhurat* buying). Farmers and traders will be closely watching the market's direction as arrivals increase in the coming days.read more :- Khandwa Cotton Trading Starts September 16

September 16 Set as Auspicious Date for Cotton Trading at Khandwa Agricultural Produce MarketKhandwa. An auspicious time—11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026—has been fixed for the commencement of cotton trading (buying and selling) at the Khandwa Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC). A meeting regarding this was held with traders at the APMC office building on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The meeting was presided over by Market Secretary Ramveer Kirar.During the meeting, discussions were held with traders regarding the auspicious time to begin trading the notified agricultural produce—cotton—within the market premises. Following these deliberations, 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, was finalized as the auspicious time to start cotton trading.The meeting, chaired by Market Secretary Ramveer Kirar, also covered necessary arrangements related to cotton trading and the upcoming season. With the commencement of cotton arrivals at the market, farmers will be able to bring their produce for sale, marking the start of the new cotton trading season for traders.Officials and staff of the market committee, including Ashok Sharma, Dayaram Chauhan, Premnarayan Dugaya, and Shyam Dangi, were present at the meeting. Traders who participated included Amit Jain, Virendra Agrawal, Kailash Bansal, Sanju Agrawal, Ankur Jain, Sunil Gupta, Sandeep Agrawal, and Jitendra Singh Ubeja.As per the decision taken at the meeting, the buying and selling of cotton at the Khandwa Agricultural Produce Market premises will now begin at 11:00 AM on September 16. The market committee is making the necessary preparations to commence trading operations.read more :- CCI's cotton sales reached 94.27 lakh bales in the 2025-26 season.

💥State-wise CCI Cotton Sales Details – 2025-26 Season💥The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) kept its cotton candy prices unchanged during this week . CCI has sold approximately 94,27,700 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.Sales amount to 2,835,700 bales in Maharashtra,2,428,400 bales in Telangana,1,775,000 bales in Gujarat,710,800 bales in Karnataka,566,400 bales in Madhya Pradesh,328,700 bales in Rajasthan,282,200 bales in Andhra Pradesh,269,500 bales in Odisha,185,500 bales in Haryana,45,200 bales in Punjab,and 300 bales in West Bengal.

CCI Cotton Prices Remain Unchanged This WeekThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) kept its cotton candy prices unchanged during the week ending September 11, 2026. During the week, CCI sold approximately 2,200 bales of cotton from the 2025–26 crop, with purchases made by both traders and mills.📊 Day-Wise CCI Auction PerformanceSeptember 07, 2026A total of 300 bales were sold, with traders making the entire purchase.September 08, 2026The day's auction recorded sales of 400 bales, with mills purchasing the entire quantity.September 09, 2026A total of 500 bales were sold during the auction, all purchased by mills.September 10, 2026The day's sales stood at 900 bales, with mills purchasing the entire quantity.September 11, 2026The week concluded with the sale of 100 bales, all purchased by traders.Following the latest auction activity, CCI's cumulative cotton sales for the 2025–26 season reached approximately 94.27 lakh bales.read more :- Gujarat Rainfall Deficit Not Enough for Drought

Rainfall Deficit Alone Not Enough to Declare Drought, Gujarat Govt Tells AssemblyGandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Friday said rainfall deficiency alone would not be sufficient to declare drought in any district, stressing that crop conditions, soil moisture, groundwater levels and other scientific indicators must be assessed before taking such a decision.Responding to a notice under Rule 116 of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly Rules, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rushikesh Patel said the state had received 75.43 per cent of its seasonal average rainfall as of September 3.While South Gujarat had received 103.91 per cent of its average rainfall, several districts in Saurashtra, Kutch and North Gujarat faced significant deficits. Devbhumi Dwarka recorded only 6.41 per cent of its average rainfall, followed by Porbandar at 18.12 per cent, Jamnagar at 28.88 per cent and Kutch at 29.29 per cent.However, the government said the agricultural situation did not warrant an immediate drought declaration. As of August 31, sowing had covered 80.39 lakh hectares, or 94.24 per cent of the state's normal sown area of 85.30 lakh hectares.Sowing of groundnut, pulses, soybean and paddy had exceeded their normal levels, while cotton sowing stood at 90.07 per cent of normal.The government said water availability was also being closely monitored. The Sardar Sarovar Dam was 88.60 per cent full, while the state's other 206 reservoirs had 66.07 per cent storage. Arrangements had also been made to provide irrigation for Kharif crops in the Narmada command area, along with drinking and irrigation water through the Sauni and Sujalam Sufalam schemes.Agricultural power supply had been increased from eight to 10 hours in 132 taluka groups across 21 districts. Fodder preparations were also underway, with 402.54 lakh kg available and 31 lakh kg already distributed at subsidised rates.Citing the Centre's Drought Management Manual, the government said rainfall, crop sowing, NDVI, soil moisture and groundwater levels must be assessed, followed by physical verification of crop damage.The Congress and AAP have demanded that rain-deficient areas be declared drought-hit to ensure timely relief for farmers and rural communities.read more :- Cotton Acreage in Maharashtra Drops 10% Due to Delayed Monsoon

Cotton acreage in Maharashtra drops by 10% due to delayed monsoonMaharashtra: The delay in the monsoon and a lack of early rainfall have impacted cotton sowing in Maharashtra. In the country's largest cotton-producing state, the cotton acreage for this Kharif season has declined by approximately 10% to 38.4 lakh hectares. The state's average cotton sowing area over the past five years has been 42.5 lakh hectares; consequently, there has been a reduction of about 4 lakh hectares.Maharashtra accounts for approximately 38% of India's total cotton area. Cotton is a major Kharif crop for the state, representing about 30% of the total 1.4 crore hectares of Kharif cultivation area. The reduction in sowing area has raised concerns regarding overall production and yield.The delayed monsoon has had the most significant impact on the Nashik division. In this division—comprising the districts of Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, and Nashik—cotton sowing has dropped to 7.48 lakh hectares from an average of 9.30 lakh hectares. This represents a decline of approximately 1.82 lakh hectares, or more than 24%. In Jalgaon specifically, cotton acreage has fallen from an average of 5.5 lakh hectares to 4.3 lakh hectares.A decline of approximately 22% in cotton sowing has also been recorded in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division. In this division—comprising the districts of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, and Beed—cotton has been sown on about 8 lakh hectares, compared to an average of 10.3 lakh hectares.In contrast, cotton sowing remained normal in the Amravati division. In the districts of Buldhana, Akola, Washim, Amravati, and Yavatmal, cotton was sown on an area comparable to the average of 10.9 lakh hectares. According to agricultural officials, rainfall distribution during the sowing period was better in these areas.However, farmers in several cotton-growing regions are now concerned about crop growth due to the absence of rainfall over the past two weeks. Laxman Patil, a farmer from Dhule, said that the cotton crop needs good rainfall in the coming days. A lack of rain could affect the crop and lead to a decline in yield.read more :- Tintoi Cotton Season Opens at ₹2,100