Cotton Bale QCO extended till August 2026The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has postponed the implementation of Quality Control Order on cotton bales to August 2026 from August this year.The Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Order, 2023 has been amended to implement the order from August 27, 2026.Industry sources said the textile industry, which is the main consumer of cotton, has welcomed the decision of the Central government to postpone implementation of Quality Control Order on cotton bales.However, it should withdraw the Quality Control Order for cotton as the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications for cotton bales do not have norms for contamination levels permitted for cotton. The contamination levels are high in Indian cotton and the industry imports high quality cotton that is contamination free. The cotton growers in other countries will not go in for BIS certification.Further, overseas garment brands are nominating the raw material suppliers now and the Indian textile industry sources substantial quantity of cotton or yarn from the nominated suppliers. They will miss the orders as these suppliers will not have BIS registration.Since there are several practical challenges in implementing the order, the government should withdraw it, they said.read more:- Rupee Rises 11 Paise to 85.75 Against Dollar
Indian rupee opens 11 paise higher at 85.75 against US dollarThe local currency opened at 85.75 against the US dollar, as compared to 85.86 during the previous trading session.read more :- Manjhi Spotlights MSME, Credit Surge in FY25
Indian Minister Manjhi highlights MSME growth and credit growth in FY 2025Indian MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has highlighted the rapid progress made by the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector. He was addressing a press conference in Mumbai on July 4, 2025, after review visits to IDEMI and Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) offices on July 3.Describing MSMEs as the second largest contributor to India's economy, Manjhi said the sector contributes 30.1 per cent to the country's GDP, 35.4 per cent to manufacturing and 45.73 per cent to exports. The minister shared that over 3.80 crore units are now registered on the Udyam portal that enables paperless registration for MSMEs, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises said in a release.Additionally, over 2.72 crore units have been registered on the Udyam Sahayata portal launched to formalise informal micro enterprises. These 6.5 crore MSMEs have together generated employment for 28 crore people. He said the number of MSME units has increased fifteen-fold in the last five years.Highlighting government assistance schemes, Manjhi said the Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has facilitated employment to 80.33 lakh individuals, of which 80 per cent of the beneficiaries are in rural India. Under the Credit Guarantee Scheme, over 1.18 crore guarantees worth ₹9.80 lakh crore ($117.6 billion) have been approved so far, with a record ₹3 lakh crore ($36 billion) of credit guarantees extended in fiscal year 2025 (FY25) alone. The number of beneficiaries is expected to triple by 2029.He said the case backlog on the MSME Samadhaan portal, designed to resolve issues of delayed payments, has come down from 93,000 in October 2017 to 44,000 currently.The minister also lauded entities like KVIC, Coir Board and National Small Industries Corporation Ltd for promoting small industries and contributing to GDP and exports. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to empower artisans through initiatives like the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, which provides end-to-end support to 18 traditional businesses.read more :- Kharif 2025: Maize, Cotton Gain in Karnataka; Pulses Lag
Kharif 2025 update: Maize, cotton continues to gain area in Karnataka, pulses trails.Acreages under pulses are trailing in Karnataka, where farmers are seen expanding the area under maize and cotton this kharif cropping season.As per the latest crop sowing data, a total of 50.57 lakh hectares (lh) has been covered under various kharif crops till July 5, accounting for some 61 per cent of the targeted area of 82.50 lh for the kharif 2025 cropping season. Rainfall during the period of June 1- July 5 was surplus 4 per cent at 252 mm against the normal of 241 mm across the State.Among cereals, maize has been the biggest gainer with acreages touching 13.98 lh, up 14.6 per cent over same period last year’s 12.20 lh. The maize acreages are 68 per cent higher than the normal for the period of 8.32 lh. Other cereals such as paddy, jowar, bajra, ragi and minor millets are trailing their corresponding last year’s levels.Overall pulses area is down 13 per cent over corresponding last year till July 5. Acreages under Tur are down by 21 per cent at 9.88 lh till July 5 over same period last year’s 12.50 lh. However, tur acreages are up 47 per cent over the normal for the period of 6.71 lh.Prevailing bearish trend prices of pulses, due to higher supplies are weighing on the sowing pattern this kharif season as farmers are seen preferring other remunerative crops like maize and cotton.Blackgram area is flat at 0.87 lh, while green gram area has seen a marginal increase at 4.04 lh (3.93 lh in corresponding period last year).Like pulses, even oilseeds acreages are trailing last year’s levels at 5.61 lh (6.18 lh). Groundnut area is down at 1.06 lh (1.46 lh), while soyabean is also marginally lower at 3.94 lh (4.18 lh).However, cotton area is up at 6.11 lh (5.47 lh) and sugarcane at 6.13 lh (5.42 lh). Tobacco area is also seen marginally higher at 0.77 lh (0.74 lh).read more :- Rupee falls 28 paise to close at 85.86
The Indian rupee on monday lower 28 paise to close at 85.86 per dollar, while it opened at 85.58 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was up 9.61 points or 0.01 percent at 83,442.50, and the Nifty was up 0.30 points at 25,461.30. About 1617 shares advanced, 2294 shares declined, and 182 shares unchanged.read more :- Rupee open Declines 19 Paise to 85.58 per Dollar
INR Drops 19 Paise, Opens at 85.58 per USDIndian rupee opened 19 paise lower at 85.58 per dollar on Monday versus Friday's close of 85.39.read more :- CCI Cotton Sales Report: 2024–25 Season Update
CCI Cotton Sales Update for Season 2024-25The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has sold approx. 56,46,000 bales of cotton so far in the current season 2024-25. This accounts for 56.46% (approx.) of the total cotton procured this year.The state-wise breakdown of bales sold by CCI mentioned in the above postThis data reflects significant movement in cotton sales, particularly from Maharashtra, Telangana, and Gujarat, which together account for over 85.34% of total sales so far.This data showcases CCI’s active role in stabilizing the cotton market across major producing states.read more :- CCI Weekly Cotton Sales Report
Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) conducted online bidding for cotton bales throughout the week, with the summary of daily sales being as follows:Daily Sales Summary:30 June 2025:The highest daily sales of the week were recorded on this day, with 6,11,000 bales sold — comprising 6,10,800 bales (2024-25) and 200 bales (2023-24). Of these, 2,05,700 bales (including 200 from 2023-24) were sold in the Mills session, and 4,05,100 bales in the Traders session.01 July 2025:A total of 1,25,100 bales were sold — 1,24,900 bales (2024-25) and 200 bales (2023-24). The Mills session accounted for 49,700 bales (including 200 from 2023-24) , and the Traders session for 75,400 bales.02 July 2025:Daily sales stood at 51,700 bales, all from the 2024-25 season, including 16,200 bales in the Mills session and 35,500 bales in the Traders session.03 July 2025:A total of 31,800 bales were sold — 31,600 bales (2024-25) and 200 bales (2023-24). The Mills session contributed 17,400 bales (including 200 from 2023-24) , and the Traders session 14,400 bales.04 July 2025:The week concluded with sales of 82,400 bales from the 2024-25 season, including 23,900 bales in the Mills session and 53,500 bales in the Traders session.Weekly Total:The cumulative sales for the week amounted to approximately 9,02,000 cotton bales, reflecting CCI’s continued focus on efficient digital transactions and active market engagement.SiS is committed to updating you in real time on all textile related news.read more :- Cotton price fall: Question on government
Cotton price issue: Government responsible for falling cotton pricesNagpur : The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Thursday (3) reprimanded the state government and the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for not having any concrete policy regarding cotton procurement centers in the state. Deliberate delay in opening procurement centers benefits private traders and causes huge financial loss to farmers. The court said that this delay is directly responsible for the falling prices of cotton and the state government is responsible for it.The PIL filed by Shriram Satpute of Maharashtra's Upbhokta Panchayat was heard before Justice Nitin Sambre and Justice Sachin Deshmukh. According to the petition, cotton procurement centers are opened late every year. Due to this, farmers are forced to sell cotton to private traders at a price lower than the guaranteed price. After this, these traders make huge profits by selling the same cotton at a higher price. This causes loss to the farmers.In this case, CCI had submitted an affidavit in the court and told that 121 cotton procurement centers have been started in the state from October 1, 2024. Also, 7 more procurement centers have been started in the state on the request of the state government and public representatives. That is, a total of 128 cotton procurement centers are running in the state.On the other hand, the petitioner had claimed that CCI is giving wrong and misleading information to the court. The petitioner had also said that tenders were issued to start many cotton procurement centers in December 2024 and January 2025. From this it is clear that many cotton procurement centers were not started in October.If the procurement centers had started in October, then why would the secretary of Krishi Upaj Mandi Samiti write a letter to CCI requesting to start the center? After considering all the aspects in this regard, the court has fixed the next hearing of this case on July 28. Petitioner Shriram Satpute himself presented the arguments.What is the area and production of cotton cultivation?Justice. Terming the matter as very serious, a division bench of Justice Nitin Sambre and Justice Sachin Deshmukh directed the state government to submit detailed information of cotton cultivation and production of the last three years before July 28. The court said that to protect the interests of farmers, the cotton procurement process should start on time and there should be transparency in it.read more :- Rupee Ends Flat at 85.39/USD
Indian rupee ended flat at 85.39 per dollar on Friday versus morning 's open of 85.39.At close, the Sensex was up 193.42 points or 0.23 percent at 83,432.89, and the Nifty was up 55.7 points or 0.22 percent at 25,461. About 1962 shares advanced, 1612 shares declined, and 102 shares unchanged.read more :- Increased Domestic Consumption of Cotton Yarn Supports Value Addition
Increased Domestic Consumption of Cotton Yarn Supports Value AdditionChennai: Amidst slower exports, cotton yarn mills have seen traction in domestic demand. Increased consumption by downstream industries has been supporting higher value addition while helping yarn producers register sales growth. Cotton yarn exports fell by 5 per cent in FY25 due to weak offtake from China. Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam collectively account for around 59 per cent of Indian cotton yarn exports. In FY2025, export volumes to China dipped by 66 per cent.However, domestic yarn consumption, which accounts for 67 per cent of the production, grew 2 per cent, offsetting the lower export demand. The industry is likely to further shift gears in FY2026, with yarn demand likely to gain traction from the healthy prospects in domestic demand, especially with strong off-take from downstream segments like apparels, which are benefiting from global vendor diversification programmes.Apparel exports grew 10 per cent in FY25 to $15.9 billion, with demand from the US and Europe. The bilateral trade deals with different countries are expected to further increase apparel exports in FY26. ICRA expects domestic spinners to report a sales volume growth of 4-6 per cent and 6-9 per cent revenue growth in FY26. The Indian cotton spinning industry has seen a modest recovery in FY2025. This follows a period of subdued demand from end-segments in the preceding two years. Higher yarn consumption by downstream industries supports higher value addition and increased employment generation, in turn improving overall export growth. Despite slower yarn exports, the total textile exports grew 6.32 per cent to $36.6 billion in FY25.Read More:- Farmers not getting price for cotton: Gujarat agriculture minister flags dip in acreage.
Cotton Price Crash: Gujarat Minister Raises AlarmCotton farmers in Gujarat are shifting to other crops like groundnuts and soybeans due to low prices for their produce, causing a decline in cotton acreage, state Agriculture Minister Raghavjibhai Patel told.Cotton farmers in Gujarat are shifting to other crops like groundnuts and soybeans due to low prices for their produce, causing a decline in cotton acreage, state Agriculture Minister Raghavjibhai Patel told The New Indian Express.“Gujarat is the hub of cotton production as our Prime Minister Narendra Modi invested a lot in its value chain,” said Patel, who is also Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Cow-Breeding, Fisheries, Rural Housing and Rural Development in Gujarat.However, Patel raised concerns that the inadequate price farmers receive is discouraging cotton production in the state. “Cotton farmers in the state are marred by both lower production and lower prices. They do not get the required price for their produce, which discourages them from growing more,” he said, adding that many are shifting to more profitable crops.Gujarat’s cotton acreage has declined from 26.79 lakh hectares last year to 23.62 lakh hectares in the 2024-25 Kharif season. Maharashtra now leads in cotton acreage. Once the largest cotton-producing state, Gujarat has ceded its position to Maharashtra, which now tops the list, followed by Gujarat.Latest estimates from the Cotton Association of India show Gujarat’s cotton pressing at 76 lakh bales (each bale weighing 170 kg), compared to Maharashtra’s 85 lakh bales and Telangana's 48 lakh bales as of May 31, 2025.Meanwhile, India’s overall cotton production has been declining steadily for the past five years. Once a global leader, India’s cotton output is expected to shrink from 39.8 million bales in 2013-14 to 29.5 million bales by 2024-25, with yields falling to less than 450 kg/ha - far behind global leaders like China, which records 1,993 kg/ha.Experts attribute the sharp decline in cotton production to increased pest attacks and erratic weather conditions, including unpredictable rainfall and rising temperatures. The major pest threat remains the pink bollworm (PBW), which has developed resistance to Bt cotton over time. Farmers say pests now infest the crop within two months of flowering, damaging the bolls and flowers.The textiles industry has already expressed concern over the continued dip in cotton production and the projected lower acreage in the current Kharif season.Responding to another question on the rising salinity in coastal areas affecting farming, Patel said the government is taking the issue seriously. “We are building salinity prevention structures to stop seawater intrusion into groundwater and soil,” he said.The minister was speaking on the sidelines of a soluble fertiliser event organised by the Soluble Fertiliser Industry Association.Read More :-Rupee open Falls 7 Paise to 85.39/USD
Indian rupee opens 7 paise lower at 85.39 on rally in dollar indexThe domestic currency opened at 85.39 against the US dollar, as compared to 85.32 against the greenback at previous close.read more :- Rupee Gains 34 Paisa, Closes at 85.32 Against Dollar
The Indian rupee on thursday higher 34 paise to close at 85.32 per dollar, while it opened at 85.66 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 170.22 points or 0.20 percent at 83,239.47, and the Nifty was down 48.10 points or 0.19 percent at 25,405.30. About 1947 shares advanced, 1912 shares declined, and 154 shares unchanged.read more :- HDPS in Siddipet boosts cotton production
HDPS boosts cotton yield in Siddipet, farmers report higher returns despite higher input costsCotton farmers in Siddipet, one of the major cotton producing districts of Telangana, are witnessing higher yields and better returns with the adoption of High Density Planting System (HDPS), thanks to the special project on cotton by ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Nagpur, which is being implemented from 2023.Implemented through Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Tuniki in Medak district, the project is part of the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and covers rainfed cotton farmers in five states, including Telangana. In Siddipet, 266 farmers adopted HDPS during the 2024 Kharif season.“Traditionally, farmers in Siddipet cultivate cotton on sandy loam soil under rainfed conditions using the Square Planting System (SPS), maintaining a spacing of 90×90 cm and sowing two seeds per hill, resulting in about 10,000 plants per acre. This greater distance facilitates bullock-drawn two-way hoe, reducing hand weeding,” said Dr Ravi Palitia, Scientist (Plant Protection), ICAR-EGVF (Eklavya Rural Development Foundation), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tunis.In contrast, HDPS involves sowing one seed per hill at a reduced spacing of 90×15 cm, increasing the number of plants threefold to 30,000 plants per acre. This denser system, despite requiring more seeds and initial inputs, has shown significant gains in yield and cost-efficiency.“We advise farmers to apply mepiquat chloride, a plant growth regulator (PGR), to manage canopy growth and ensure light and air penetration, thereby reducing pest and disease infestation,” said Ravi Palthia, nodal officer for the special project on cotton. This approach has also facilitated synchronised boll maturation, leading to faster harvesting and timely sowing of rabi crops, he added.The switch to HDPS increased seed cost from ₹1,728 to ₹5,184 per acre and increased labour expenditure for sowing. However, farmers saved on expenses related to row marking and bullock-drawn hoe, reducing the need for traditional two-way inter-farm operations. Overall, HDPS resulted in an additional expenditure of ₹11,256 per acre, according to an ICAR study.Despite the increased costs, there was a significant improvement in yield – from 8 quintals to 12 quintals per acre – leading to an increase in income of ₹30,084 per acre. The reduction in harvesting cycles due to uniform boll maturity also helped reduce labour costs during harvesting. Kunta Kista Reddy of Ahmadipur village in Gajwel mandal, who adopted HDPS on two acres, reported better uniformity in plant growth and a 15-20% increase in yield.“Well-managed canopy and synchronised maturity helped avoid late pest attacks. Though fertiliser and irrigation management required more attention, the system proved to be beneficial,” he said. Chada Sudhakar Reddy of Appalagudem in Markook mandal shared a similar experience. "Initially I was hesitant to use HDPS and machine sowing. But the results were beyond expectations. I used less labour and inputs but harvested more cotton and earned better profits," he said.read more :- INR Up 05 Paise, Opens at 85.66
Rupee opens 05 paise up at 85.66 against dollar on India-US deal optimismIndian rupee opened 05 paise higher on July 03 at 85.66 against the US dollar compared to the previous close of 85.71 against the greenback.read more :- Tariff and monsoon changed the course of cotton
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| Implementation of QCO for cotton bales postponed to August 2026 | 08-07-2025 18:24:54 | view |
| Rupee Rises 11 Paise to 85.75 Against Dollar | 08-07-2025 17:34:12 | view |
| Manjhi Spotlights MSME, Credit Surge in FY25 | 08-07-2025 00:37:07 | view |
| Kharif 2025: Maize, Cotton Gain in Karnataka; Pulses Lag | 07-07-2025 23:46:22 | view |
| Rupee falls 28 paise to close at 85.86 | 07-07-2025 22:46:42 | view |
| Rupee open Declines 19 Paise to 85.58 per Dollar | 07-07-2025 17:28:05 | view |
| CCI Cotton Sales Report: 2024–25 Season Update | 05-07-2025 22:03:50 | view |
| CCI Weekly Cotton Sales Report | 05-07-2025 18:40:37 | view |
| Cotton price fall: Question on government | 05-07-2025 17:51:36 | view |
| Rupee Ends Flat at 85.39/USD | 04-07-2025 22:57:25 | view |
| Increased Domestic Consumption of Cotton Yarn Supports Value Addition | 04-07-2025 18:24:13 | view |
| Farmers not getting price for cotton: Gujarat agriculture minister flags dip in acreage. | 04-07-2025 17:37:10 | view |
| Rupee open Falls 7 Paise to 85.39/USD | 04-07-2025 17:24:55 | view |
| Rupee Gains 34 Paisa, Closes at 85.32 Against Dollar | 03-07-2025 22:56:11 | view |
| HDPS in Siddipet boosts cotton production | 03-07-2025 18:18:01 | view |
| INR Up 05 Paise, Opens at 85.66 | 03-07-2025 17:31:42 | view |
