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The Indian rupee closed 17 paisa lower at 89.87 per dollar on Tuesday, compared to its opening price of 89.70 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 503.63 points or 0.59 percent at 85,138.27, and the Nifty was down 143.55 points or 0.55 percent at 26,032.20. About 1518 shares advanced, 2453 shares declined, and 158 shares unchanged.read more :- Great news for Telangana farmers

Good news for Telangana farmers... the green light has been given.The cotton procurement deadlock in Telangana has been resolved. With the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) relaxing regulations, procurement resumed at the state's 330 ginning mills on Monday. The initiative of Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has resolved this issue and provided farmers with the opportunity to receive the support price.Good news for Telangana's cotton farmers. The impasse regarding cotton procurement at ginning mills in the state has been completely resolved. Due to new regulations implemented by the Cotton Chamber of India (CCI), farmers and ginning mill owners were facing significant difficulties due to the lack of procurement permits. The Ginning Millers Association had previously staged a strike over this issue. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has taken special initiative on behalf of the state government to resolve this issue. He held discussions with the Chairman and Managing Director of the CCI, as well as with Union Ministers.As a result of these discussions, a positive response was received from the CCI. Consequently, cotton procurement resumed on Monday at all 330 CCI-notified ginning mills across the state. Ravinder Reddy, President of the Ginning Millers Association, expressed his satisfaction that Minister Tummala's initiative in resolving this issue has greatly benefited farmers and mill owners. He specifically thanked Minister Tummala for his initiative to resume procurement. Ravinder Reddy explained that this decision will not only boost cotton procurement but also provide farmers with a support price.The resumption of procurement has cleared the way for farmers to sell their cotton. So far, the CCI has procured 4.03 lakh tons of cotton in the state. This volume is expected to increase further with the current resumption of procurement. The resumption of ginning mills will increase demand for cotton and create an opportunity for price stabilization in the market. The resolution of this impasse has brought a sigh of relief to cotton farmers. They hope to receive a fair support price for their crop and expedite the procurement process. They say this decision will help ensure a smooth, uninterrupted cotton procurement process in the state.read more :- Bangladesh: Farmers hope for profits from growing cotton cultivation in Jashore

Bangladesh : Rising cotton farming in Jashore fuels farmers’ hopes for higher returnsBangladesh continues to rely heavily on imported cotton to meet domestic demand, as local production remains far below the required level. To address this gap, the government has introduced a range of initiatives to expand cotton cultivation nationwide.Farmers in the region are expecting a bumper harvest this season, supported by favourable weather conditions and low pest infestation. Many growers reported that cotton remains a highly profitable crop, often generating three to four times the production cost.Through the Cotton Development Board (CDB), farmers have been provided with incentives such as seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides to enhance production.These measures, coupled with conducive weather, have contributed to a notable expansion of cotton farming in the region. However, farmers emphasised the need to revise the government-fixed price to ensure better profitability and encourage further expansion.According to official data, cotton was cultivated on 19,200 hectares in the Jashore zone during the 2024–25 fiscal year.This year, the cultivation area increased to 20,000 hectares across Jashore, Kushtia, Jhenaidah, and Chuadanga districts. In Jashore alone, 13,000 farmers cultivated cotton on 390 hectares. A total of 2,600 farmers in the zone received government incentives.Saiful Islam, a cotton farmer from Raghunathnagar in Jhikargacha upazila, said it costs Tk14,000–18,000 to cultivate one bigha. “After expenses, we are able to make Tk30,000–40,000 profit per bigha. That is why we continue growing cotton,” he said.Aminur Rahman, another farmer from the area, said he cultivated cotton on 22 decimals this year. “From the government incentive package, I received DAP, potash, urea, seeds, and pesticides. This support was very helpful. With favourable weather and fewer pests, yields have been excellent,” he said.Shahidul Islam, who inherited the practice from his father, said cotton cultivation takes about eight months to complete. “The government has fixed the price at Tk4,000 per maund. But considering the long cultivation period, the price should be increased to better benefit farmers,” he said, adding that buyers usually purchase cotton directly from the fields, saving farmers the cost and inconvenience of transporting the crop to markets.Jashore’s Chief Cotton Development Officer, Mizanur Rahman, said 2,600 farmers in the zone received incentives this year. “Interest in cotton cultivation has grown significantly. We expect higher yields compared to previous years. There are currently 13,000 cotton farmers in the zone, and our target is to increase this to 15,000,” he said.He noted that the CDB and the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) are jointly promoting hybrid varieties and modern seedling technologies to expand cultivation nationwide. “The majority of the country’s cotton is produced in the Jashore region. Since cotton is an internationally traded commodity, domestic prices are aligned with global markets. There is no scope for syndication,” he added.Mosharraf Hossain, Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension in Jashore, said cotton has gained popularity due to its high profitability. “Government incentives have greatly benefited farmers. The quality of cotton produced in this region is excellent,” he said.CDB Executive Director Rezaul Amin said cotton cultivation now spans 20,000 hectares across the Jashore–Kushtia–Jhenaidah–Chuadanga belt. “A significant portion of the national incentive budget is allocated to this zone. We are providing training, mechanisation support, and high-quality seeds. This season, Tk17 crore in incentives was distributed nationwide, most of which went to farmers in this region,” he said.Public Service Commission member Prof ASM Golam Hafiz expressed concern that cotton is not included in the agricultural loan policy. “Cotton is a vital cash crop for our economy. The readymade garment sector contributes 83–85% of export earnings, yet we import almost all the cotton required. Domestic production accounts for only about 2% of demand,” he said, urging the government to introduce a dedicated loan facility for cotton farmers.read more :- Rupee open Falls 15 Paise to 89.70/USD

 Rupee opens 15 paise down at 89.70 against dollarIndian rupee opened lower at 89.70 per dollar on tuesday against previous close of 89.55.read more :- Rupee fell 12 paise to close at 89.55 per dollar

The Indian rupee on monday lower 12  paise to close at 89.55 per dollar, while it opened at 89.43 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 64.77 points or 0.08 percent at 85,641.90, and the Nifty was down 27.20 points or 0.10 percent at 26,175.75. About 1783 shares advanced, 2288 shares declined, and 183 shares unchanged.read more :- India reduces long-term soy purchases

India makes rare long-term soy purchases to secure cheap supplyIndian buyers have secured large purchases of soybean oil for the four months to July, a rare move in anticipation of rising prices of rival palm oil.Traders have locked in more than 150,000 tons of South American soybean oil for each month from April to July 2026, said Aashish Acharya, vice president at Patanjali Foods Ltd., one of the country’s top vegetable-oil buyers. The unusual buying was driven by soy’s average $20- to $30-a-ton discount to palm during that period, he added. Soy oil typically trades at a premium to palm oil.The rush reflects market expectations that palm prices will rise on top producer Indonesia’s plans to blend more palm oil into biofuel starting in the second half of next year. Unlike soybean, sunflower, or rapeseed oil, palm is harvested year-round and is the world’s most-abundantly available vegetable oil, which usually makes it the cheaper option.“This is a considerably huge coverage in the forward months as the market is sensing palm shortages next year due to lesser production and more usage when B50 in Indonesia is rolled out,” said Mayur Toshniwal, president and head of trading at Emami Agrotech Ltd., an Indian vegetable oil and biodiesel processor.Indian buyers have been making forward purchases of soybean oil as a hedge against Indonesia’s B50 policy, Budiman Suwardi, head of treasury and markets at Prime EcoHarvest Commodities, confirmed. “If Indonesia’s government suddenly pushed for the B50 to be implemented in the second half of next year, it might push palm prices higher due to lack of supply for exports,” he said.Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil exporter, plans to expand its biodiesel mandate from 40% to 50% in late 2026 to cut fuel imports. The move is likely to soak up exportable supplies, tightening global markets and pushing up prices. Officials are weighing a partial rollout of B50, only for the public sector, reflecting concerns over potential supply bottlenecks.Alongside hedging against Indonesia’s biodiesel policy, traders are also bracing for potentially tighter sunflower oil supplies as poorer Black Sea and European crops threaten to curb output this season, according to Anilkumar Bagani, head of research at Mumbai-based Sunvin Group.Sunflower oil shipments from the Black Sea region are priced $230- to $250-a-ton higher than South American soybean oil for delivery in the four months through July 2026, Acharya said. He added that soybean oil cargoes for December and January are as much as $110 a ton more expensive than the forward purchases that traders have booked.Still, every ton of palm oil currently remains about $90–$100 cheaper than soybean oil, underscoring a pricing divergence and prompting cost-sensitive Indian traders to shift toward palm in the near-term, Acharya said. He added that some buyers have canceled soy oil import cargoes worth 25,000–35,000 tons as domestic prices are roughly $50 lower per ton.That means overall demand for soybean oil imports has been muted despite the winter season, said Toshniwal of Emami. Buyers prefer soy oil in colder temperatures, which cause palm oil to solidify.read more:- Eye on China purchases, Chicago soybean and wheat-corn weak

Chicago soybeans slip as traders monitor China buying; wheat, corn also down Chicago soybean futures edged lower on Monday, weighed down by ample global supplies and lingering doubts over whether top buyer China will reach the 12-million-metric-ton purchase target cited by some U.S. officials by the year-end.The most-active soybean contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) ZS1! was down 0.4% at $11.33-1/4 a bushel, as of 0357 GMT.China started buying U.S. soybeans, wheat and sorghum after Washington and Beijing struck a trade truce in late October. The U.S. government has confirmed more than 2 million tons of soybean sales since October 30.However, the slow buying pace has raised fears that China could fall well short of the 12-million-ton target - a figure that Beijing has not confirmed.Last Thursday, agribusiness consultancy Agroconsult forecast that Brazilian farmers would harvest a record 178.1 million tons of soybeans in the 2025/26 season, marking its first estimate for the current crop.CBOT wheat ZW1! fell 0.32% to $5.36-3/4 a bushel amid abundant global supplies.In Argentina, the 2025/26 wheat harvest is expected to reach a record 25.5 million tons, up from a previous estimate of 24 million tons, thanks to higher-than-expected yields as harvesting progresses, the Buenos Aires grains exchange said on Thursday.Australia is also poised to raise its wheat, barley and canola production estimates this week, supported by timely pre-harvest rain in the south and stronger yields in the west, according to a survey of analysts.Corn ZC1! slipped 0.39% to $4.46 a bushel, easing after strong U.S. export demand pushed prices on Friday to their highest level since early June.read more :- Maharashtra: Appeal to avoid over-harvesting of cotton

Maharashtra: Avoid overharvesting cotton; Agriculture Department appealsJalgaon: Khandesh has a large cotton crop. Farmers often harvest cotton with excessive harvesting or stubble. This prevents the pink bollworm from ending its life cycle. The Agriculture Department has appealed to avoid overharvesting cotton.Many planters and pre-season cotton growers have harvested their cotton crop due to pressure on cotton prices. Furthermore, there are various rumors surrounding prices. The pink bollworm has also increased in the crop. Consequently, farmers have harvested cotton with excessive harvesting or stubble. Summer, or Rabi, sowing is underway.Cotton is grown on 511,000 hectares in Jalgaon district. Of this, approximately 150,000 hectares were planted for pre-season cotton. 100% of the pre-season cotton is being harvested. There are also calls to harvest dry cotton crops later, or after the cotton harvest. In Dhule, approximately 55,000 to 60,000 hectares of pre-season cotton has been cleared. Nandurbar also reports approximately 80 percent of the cotton-under-planted area being cleared.Cotton prices were low in early November. Meanwhile, the price was ₹7,000 per quintal. However, by the end of November, prices continued to fall. There has been no increase in prices currently or in the last five to seven days.Fardad is not affordableDue to the lack of market momentum, buyers are reluctant to purchase Fardad cotton. This causes losses to farmers. Currently, only half a quintal of Fardad cotton can be harvested per acre. Considering the labor costs for harvesting and other matters, the cost is at least ₹4,000.This has led farmers to refrain from purchasing Fardad cotton. Farmers with access to water have started sowing wheat and millet. Wheat sowing is also continuing in Khandesh. Some farmers are clearing cotton fields to plant early-maturing maize varieties.read more :- Cotton arrivals in Barwani market decreased, prices increased

Madhya Pradesh: Cotton arrivals decline at Barwani Mandi, prices improve: Auctions run from morning to afternoon; maximum price reached ₹7,000Cotton arrivals at the Barwani Agricultural Market on Sunday were low, but prices improved. Auctions continued from morning to afternoon.Cotton sown during the summer and rainy season has now begun to emerge from the fields. Despite some damage from continuous rain, tin sheds remained lined with bullock carts and vehicles. Hundreds of bundles stored on the ground at the rear of the market were also auctioned.Traders determined prices based on the quality of the cotton. Farmers described most prices as satisfactory. Low-quality cotton fetched prices of up to ₹3,500 per quintal.Maximum price ₹7,000According to the market administration, the total arrival was 761 quintals, comprising 315 bundles, 22 vehicles, and 8 bullock carts. The maximum price recorded in the auction was ₹7,000, the minimum ₹3,500, and the model price was ₹5,400 per quintal.The market complex was bustling with farmers and traders from morning until noon. First, the bundles lined up were auctioned, followed by the cotton loaded on vehicles and bullock carts. This process slowed the auction process somewhat.read more :- MSU scientists create cotton fabric that fights mosquitoes and germs

Gujarat : MSU scientists craft cotton fabric that fights mosquitoes, germs.Vadodara: Imagine a cotton fabric that not only keeps mosquitoes at bay but also shields you from harmful UV rays and fights bacteria — all while being eco-friendly. Researchers at Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) have turned this vision into reality, developing a herbal-treated fabric that could change the way we think about everyday protective clothing.The project, conducted at the department of textile chemistry, faculty of technology and engineering, was led by master's student Jayant Patil under the guidance of department head Bharat H Patel and co-mentor Devang P Panchal.The team claimed they had infused cotton fabric with tulsi, lemongrass, and neem extracts using the pad-dry-cure technique, a continuous industrial finishing process that ensures uniform and long-lasting results.Patel highlighted the ecological and practical benefits of the innovation. "Neem and tulsi provide hygienic benefits, while lemongrass adds freshness," he said. "This fabric can be especially useful in hospitals — for aprons, curtains, and bedsheets — and also in baby care products."Colour properties were measured with a spectrophotometer, while antibacterial activity was tested against E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus, common infection-causing bacteria. The results showed 98% antibacterial effectiveness, lasting up to 30 normal washes.Mosquito repellency was tested using the cage test. The fabric demonstrated strong repellency against mosquito species responsible for dengue, malaria, and zika virus. It also offered enhanced UV resistance, providing an additional layer of protection from sunlight.The team is preparing to file a patent for the technology and plans to transfer the know-how to industry partners once approved. Researchers say this development could signal a shift toward next-generation protective clothing, where everyday fabrics serve as sustainable shields against disease, infection, and environmental hazards.read more :- INR Opens Stronger by 02 Paise at 89.43

Rupee opened 02 paise higher at 89.43/USDIndian rupee opened at 89.43 per dollar on monday versus previous close of 89.45.read more :- CCI Cotton Sales by State :– 2024-25