80% cotton arrivals sold below MSP in PunjabKheta Ram, a small farmer from Dharampura village in Abohar, is distraught. Fearing a sharp decline in cotton prices before the mandis get flooded with what was once referred to as “white gold”, he was amongst the first to have picked up the crop and sold it in the mandi.As against the minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 7,710 per quintal for his medium long staple cotton, he got just Rs 5,151 per quintal. “I had taken four acres on lease to grow cotton. Now, I have suffered a huge loss because my crop sold Rs 2,559 per quintal below the MSP. I will have to think of cultivating the MSP-guaranteed wheat paddy next year,” he rued.Kheta Ram is not the only cotton farmer in Punjab who is thinking of leaving cotton cultivation. An astounding 80 per cent of the cotton purchased so far in the state has been bought at rates below the MSP, according to the state government’s own data.Of the 6,078 quintals of cotton purchased in mandis of Fazilka, Bathinda, Mansa and Muktsar, 4,867 quintals has been purchased below the MSP with minimum rates of purchase ranging from Rs 4,500 to Rs 5,900 per quintal in these districts.The reason for the crop selling below the MSP is that so far the government procurement agency, Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), has not started making any cotton purchase. The entire cotton purchase so far has been done by private players, including cotton ginners and traders. As of date, 11,218 quintals of cotton has arrived in the state’s mandis.cotton was cultivated on 1.19 lakh hectares. But the floods that hit the state in August-September damaged cotton crop on 12,100 hectares. Even the other cotton-growing areas not ravaged by the floods have seen high moisture content in the crop.Dr Bhagirath Chaudhary from South Asia Biotechnology Centre, which does extensive work on promoting cotton, said that because of the floods in Punjab, the strength of cotton crop was less than the prescribed limit and the moisture content was higher than the prescribed limit of eight per cent. “As a result, the growers are being paid very low prices by private traders. We have written to the CCI to start making purchases to alleviate the economic crisis of growers,” he said.Balkar Singh, a farmer from Khiali Chahianwali village in Mansa, who is also the vice-president of BKU Ekta Dakaunda, said that yesterday, cotton growers in Mansa mandi protested after the price offered by private players ranged from Rs 5,300 to Rs 6,800 per quintal. “Where will the farmers go when the CCI refuses to enter the market? That is why the farmers’ demand of guaranteed purchase of crops on MSP — the way it is done for wheat and paddy — should be met by the government,” he reasoned.Rajnish Jain, a commission agent in Maur, who deals in cotton, said that the traders were unwilling to pay higher prices because the moisture content was quite high because of the untimely rain.read more :- Rupee opens steady at 88.75 /USD
Rupee opens flat at 88.75 against dollar as tariff uncertainty continuesThe rupee opened at 88.75 against the dollar after ending the previous session at 88.75.read more :- India Weather Update: September 24, 2025
Weather update and forecast for September 24 across IndiaThe withdrawal line of the Southwest Monsoon currently runs along latitude 32°N/longitude 74°E, passing through Tarn Taran, Sangrur, Jind, Rewari, Tonk, Mahesana, Porbandar, and latitude 21°N/longitude 68°E.Favorable conditions are developing for the further withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon from additional parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, and Punjab, as well as parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh within the next 24–48 hours.A low-pressure area persists over the north Bay of Bengal and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal, extending into the coastal regions of West Bengal and north Odisha. The associated cyclonic circulation reaches up to 5.8 km above mean sea level.Another low-pressure area is expected to form over the east-central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal around September 25. Moving northwestward, it is likely to intensify into a depression over the northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal off the south Odisha–north Andhra Pradesh coasts by September 26. It may cross these coasts around September 27.Additionally, a trough extends from the cyclonic circulation over the northwest Bay of Bengal and coastal West Bengal–north Odisha to Telangana, between 3.1 and 5.8 km above mean sea level.A separate cyclonic circulation is also present over the central parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh, extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level.read more :- INR Drops 34 Paise, Closes at 88.75 per Dollar
The Indian rupee on tuesday lower 34 paise to close at 88.75 per dollar, while it opened at 88.41 in the morning. The BSE Sensex, which hit a low of 81,777 during the day, settled at 82,102.10, lower by 57.87 points or 0.07 per cent.read more :- India seeks WTO consultations with Indonesia
India seeks WTO consultations with Indonesia on proposed duties on cotton fabricIndia on Monday sought consultations with Indonesia under the World Trade Organization (WTO) safeguards agreement on Jakarta's proposal to impose import duties on cotton fabric.New Delhi informed the WTO that it has substantial trade interest in the export of this fabric.India told the multilateral trade regulatory body, "India wishes to propose that the above consultations be held virtually from September 23to September 26, 2025, or at a mutually convenient date and time."The Safeguards Committee has forwarded to WTO members a notification dated September 16, 2025, by Indonesia, informing them of serious injury or threat thereof to domestic industries producing cotton fabric and including a notification of a proposed safeguard measure in the form of specific duties on imports of these goods.India exported cotton fabric worth $8.73 million in 2024, compared to $6.73 million in 2023.In June, India sought consultations with Indonesia under World Trade Organization rules on extending its safeguard measures on cotton yarn.read more :- Cotton farmers protest against mills in Sirsa, auction halted
Cotton farmers in Sirsa protested against price cuts at mills and halted the auction.Tensions escalated in Sirsa on Monday when cotton farmers halted procurement and raised slogans against ginning mill owners and the government. They accused the mill owners of underpaying them for their crop. The protest began at the new cotton market on the first day of Navratri when more than 150 tractor-trolleys arrived with fresh cotton (narma) and mill owners began initial purchases.The farmers halted the auction as soon as it began. They alleged that mill owners quoted a purchase price of ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 per quintal at the market, but later reduced the price by ₹500 to ₹1,000 per quintal during weighing and processing at the mills. The farmers insisted that payment be made at market rates only. They warned that they would not accept reductions at the mill level.Farmer leader Lakhwinder Singh Aulakh and Arhtiya Sangh President Prem Bajaj arrived at the scene and attempted to mediate. The auction was suspended for about three hours and then resumed after the SDM's assurance.The protest also highlighted another long-standing issue between commission agents and mill owners regarding payment delays due to the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Commission agents say they pay farmers promptly, but mill owners delay payments by up to 45 days, citing GST procedures. They argue that this puts significant financial pressure on commission agents.A meeting held at the Market Committee office decided to hold a joint discussion on Wednesday under the SDM's mediation. The meeting is expected to discuss both the pricing dispute and GST-related delays, with the hope of finding a permanent solution.Several farmers, including Vinod Kumar Pachar of Mattuwala village and Rishi Kalra of Dhingtania, expressed their anger over the discrepancy between auction prices and final payments by mills. Commission agents also reiterated that without prompt payment by mill owners, the current system is unsustainable.Sirsa Market Committee Secretary Virendra Mehta admitted that the procurement process was briefly interrupted during the auction. However, after negotiations, the procurement process resumed.read more :- Cotton production rises in Telangana, but rain and prices remain a concern
Rupee hits all time low of 88.41 in early trade on weak Asian cuesThe domestic currency opened at 88.41against the US dollar, as compared to 88.31 against the greenback at previous close.read more :- Cotton production rises in Telangana, but rain and prices remain a concern
Cotton production in Telangana will increase, but farmers are worried about rain damage and low prices.Telangana is preparing for the cotton harvesting season, which begins in October. Farmers expect higher yields this year, but are concerned about quality after heavy rains.Officials estimate that cotton production could increase by approximately 5 to 10 percent. Production could reach 5.3-5.5 million bales compared to last year's 5-5.1 million bales. This would make Telangana India's third-largest cotton producer. Each bale weighs approximately 170 rupees per kilogram.However, rain and attacks of sowing rot have damaged the crop. Prices are also a concern. In markets like Warangal, arrivals have just begun. Farmers are selling cotton at 900 to 1,000 rupees less than the minimum support price (MSP) of 8,110 rupees per quintal.In Kumarambheem-Asifabad district, cotton arrivals will only begin in early November."In our district, arrivals will be delayed. Last year, we received around 1.8 million quintals of cotton. We expect a similar number or slightly more, although some losses cannot be ruled out," District Marketing Officer Ashwak Ahmed told South First.At Enumamula Market Yard in Warangal, prices are around Rs. 7,440 per quintal. Since the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has not yet begun procurement, farmers are selling cotton at market prices. Many are afraid to hold on to cotton due to the risk of losses.Cotton is widely grown in Telangana. Major districts include Nalgonda, Adilabad, Sangareddy, Nagarkurnool, Warangal, Nirmal, Asifabad, Mahabubabad, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, and Kamareddy.August rains proved costlyThe season started well. Good early monsoon rains helped farmers sow about 99 percent of the normal area by mid-August. But rains in late August led to the outbreak of ball rot, a fungal disease. Farmers fear it could lead to a 20-30 percent yield reduction in affected areas.In Telangana, medium-staple Bt hybrids are mostly grown, with a fiber length of 20-25 mm. Under good conditions, these yield 10-12 quintals per acre. However, in some areas, such as Adilabad and Warangal, yields have dropped to 6-9 quintals per acre. Pest attacks and stunted growth have exacerbated the losses."The rains came at the worst possible time," said A. Padma Reddy, a farmer from Adilabad.He added, "We were expecting a bumper crop with the increase in MSP, but ball rot has severely affected us."This year, the MSP for medium-staple cotton has been increased to Rs. 8,110 per quintal, up from Rs. 7,121 last season. But prices remain low in markets like Warangal (Rs. 7,500 per quintal) and Jammikunta (Rs. 5,500 per quintal). Traders cite global oversupply and poor quality due to rains.Telangana Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao has asked the CCI to strictly ensure MSP procurement. He announced direct bank payments through Aadhaar verification. He stressed that Telangana's cotton is of unparalleled quality and deserves a fair price.Confusion about MSPMany farmers remain skeptical. A farmer from Adilabad said, "MSP is a lifeline. But if procurement is delayed and prices remain low, small farmers will suffer."On September 19, 2025, Rao met with CCI officials to plan the season. They agreed to set up a command control room to monitor daily operations. CCTV cameras will be installed at procurement centers and ginning mills. Local monitoring committees will check weighing and quality.A toll-free number (1800 599 5779) and a WhatsApp helpline (88972 81111) have been launched for farmers' complaints .The Central Council of Agricultural (CCI) is also promoting digital registration. Its "Cotton Farmer" app allows farmers to book procurement slots. Agriculture officials will train farmers, including lessees, who can register via OTP with the landowner's approval. The minister also warned transport associations against charging excessive fees for transporting cotton to mills.Nationally, cotton production is estimated to be 325-340 lakh bales in 2025-26, up from 294 lakh bales last year. Cotton acreage has declined to 113.13 lakh hectares, but improved yields are expected. Telangana accounts for 15-16 percent, behind Gujarat and Maharashtra.The state hopes that new hybrids, better procurement, and more centers—122 this year—will help farmers. But challenges remain. Seed rot, low prices, and transportation bottlenecks can reduce profits.read more :- Cotton MSP Hike: India's Trade and Exports
Cotton Trade Shifts After MSP Hike: A Closer Look at India’s Imports & Exports From 1 October 2024 to 31 August 2025, India recorded the following cotton trade figures:Exports: 18,63,084 balesImports: 49,03,422 balesOn 28 May 2025, the Government of India announced a new Minimum Support Price (MSP) for cotton. Following this development, trade activity showed notable changes in the subsequent three months (June–August 2025):Cotton Imports: 9,63,500 bales were imported during this period, accounting for 19.65% of India’s total imports in the stated timeframe.Cotton Exports : 3,15,500 bales were exported during the same three-month period.read more :- INR drop 12 Paise, Closes at 88.31 per Dollar
The Indian rupee on monday lower 12 paise to close at 88.31 per dollar, while it opened at 88.19 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 466.26 points or 0.56 percent at 82,159.97, and the Nifty was down 124.70 points or 0.49 percent at 25,202.35. About 1715 shares advanced, 2467 shares declined, and 149 shares unchanged.read more :- CCI Registration Camp for Cotton Sale in Amravati
Online Registration Process for Cotton Sales: CCI Registration Guidance Camp Held for Farmers in AmravatiThe Agricultural Produce Market Committee organized a guidance camp for farmers in Amravati on the CCI registration process. Farmers are required to register with the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) every year to sell cotton.The camp was chaired by Market Committee Chairman Harish More. Market Committee Secretary Deepak Vijaykar and members of the Board of Directors were present. CCI experts guided the farmers.To sell cotton at the guaranteed price, the 'Cotton Kisan App' must be used. Secretary Deepak Vijaykar provided detailed information on the app's use. The camp was organized to simplify the online registration process for farmers.A large number of farmers, including former Vice Chairman Nanabhau Nagmote, Directors Pramod Ingole, Ashutosh Deshmukh, Rambhau Kharbade, Cotton Department Head Pawan Deshmukh, and CCI Officer Amit Dharmale, were present at the event.read more :- "Prices lower than MSP, cotton farmers ready to crowd the market"
Cotton farmers brace for a rush at procurement centers as market prices remain below the MSP.As Telangana's cotton marketing season approaches, farmers are bracing for a surge at procurement centers as market prices are falling well below the MSP. With over 600,000 farmers affected, the state has expanded procurement facilities and introduced digital tools like the Cotton Farmer App to manage these crowds. However, concerns remain about payment delays, quality-related rejections, and private traders taking advantage of long queues.Hyderabad: With the 2025-26 cotton marketing season set to begin in mid-October, Telangana farmers are bracing for a rush at government procurement centers as market prices remain well below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). This price gap has raised concerns about bottlenecks and delayed payments for nearly 600,000 farmers in districts like Warangal, Adilabad, and Nalgonda.Currently, market prices in markets like Jammikunta and Bhainsa are ranging between ₹6,333 and ₹6,805 per quintal, and reaching up to ₹10,000 per quintal. The MSP for medium-staple cotton is ₹1,435 to ₹7,710, lower than the 8.27 percent increase from last year. The situation is even worse for long-staple varieties; the MSP is fixed at ₹8,110, but market prices are significantly lower.In a recent meeting, state officials and representatives of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) cited the ₹1,099 MSP-market gap as a major concern and urged aggressive procurement to protect farmers from distress sales. Telangana expects 5.3-5.5 million bales from 1.851 million hectares of cotton cultivated this season, with the potential to reach 7 million bales under favorable conditions.To manage the expected surge, the number of procurement centers has been increased from 110 to 122, with a new facility added at Konaraopet in Rajanna Sircilla. Last season, Telangana had the highest procurement nationally, procuring 4 million bales of cotton at 508 centers, but this year's anticipated high arrivals could put significant pressure on the system.CCI President Lalit Kumar Gupta said the agency aims to procure 5-7 million bales of cotton nationally, but warned that, like last year, peak arrivals could exceed capacity. There are fears that private traders could take advantage of long queues at centers to purchase cotton at cheaper prices.In response, the state has launched the Cotton Farmers App for slot booking, Aadhaar-linked payments, and monitoring committees at local centers to ensure fair quality checks and accurate weighing. A toll-free helpline (1800-599-5779), WhatsApp support (88972-81111), and a new command control room at the Directorate will provide real-time grievance redressal.Globally, cotton production declined by 1.3 percent to 117.2 million bales, and international prices remained below production costs due to higher supplies from Brazilian exports, further depressing Telangana's market rates.Officials have warned that 80-90 percent of Telangana's production could end up at CCI centers, risking payment delays and quality-related rejections. A trader from Nalgonda warned, "Lower prices will mean procurement disruptions. Small farmers could lose thousands per acre if CCI doesn't take immediate action."
Rupee opens 9 paise down at 88.19 against dollarThe currency opened at 88.19 against the dollar after ending the previous session at 88.10.read more :- CCI Cotton Sales by State – 2024-25
State-wise CCI Cotton Sales Details – 2024-25 SeasonThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) made no changes in per candy price this week. Following the price revision, CCI sold approximately 2,95,500 bales during the week, bringing the total cotton bales sales for the 2024-25 season to approximately 88,18,100 bales. This represents around 88.18% of the total cotton procured so far this season.A state-wise breakdown of sales indicates strong activity from Maharashtra, Telangana, and Gujarat, which together account for over 85.31% of the total sales to date.This data underscores CCI’s proactive efforts in stabilizing the cotton market and ensuring steady supply across key cotton-producing states.
Lack of irrigation water in the canals in April-May delayed cotton and cotton sowing.Upper Rajasthan: Due to a shortage of irrigation water in the Sri Ganganagar canals, farmers were unable to sow cotton and cotton as targeted in April-May this year.Despite the monsoon season, the state's share of water in the Ganga Canal from Punjab is not being fully supplied. The monsoon has retreated, and there is little chance of rain in the region. These days, the maximum temperature is hovering above 38 degrees Celsius. Due to the lack of adequate irrigation water in the canals in April-May, cotton and cotton sowing has been affected and failed to meet targets.The district's target for sowing indigenous cotton was 1,400 hectares, American cotton 5,000 hectares, and Bt cotton 170,000 hectares.Conversely, due to the lack of irrigation water, only 783 hectares of indigenous cotton, 1,013 hectares of American cotton, and 147,000 hectares of Bt cotton were sown. This month, the state's share of water in Ganga Canal till September 20 is 2500 cusecs, but only around 1500 cusecs of water is available in Ganga Canal at Khakhan Head on the Rajasthan border.read more :- Cotton prices remained stable despite market equilibrium.
Cotton prices remain unusually stable amid market equilibriumWhile other commodity prices have seen significant fluctuations throughout the year, cotton has maintained remarkable stability.Since January, cotton prices have consistently traded within a narrow range of 65 to 69 US cents per pound, a stark contrast to the volatility seen in other commodity markets.(SIS)This week, cotton's historical volatility reached multi-year lows, underscoring the current calm.According to Commerzbank AG, the difference between the monthly high and low in September was just 2 US cents.This trend of limited price movement was also seen in July and August.During the first half of the year, the typical monthly trading range was 4-5 US cents, with April being the only exception at 9 US cents.(SIS)The German bank noted in an update on Friday that the brief spike in volatility in April stemmed from a temporary drop in prices to just over 60 US cents following US President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs.“The decline in price volatility began last year, when prices peaked at nearly 100 US cents per pound in the first quarter of 2024,” said Commerzbank commodity analyst Karsten Fritsch in the update.Market balance is a key factorThe current stability in cotton prices can largely be attributed to the near-equilibrium state of the market since last year.For the current 2025-26 crop year, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects a modest supply deficit of 250,000 tons.This is based on an estimated supply of 25.62 million tons and demand of 25.87 million tons.(SIS)The previous crop year saw an even smaller gap between supply and demand, with a modest supply surplus.*This year, the US cotton crop is projected to be 8% smaller... A decline is expected, resulting from significantly reduced acreage and lower yields.(SIS)However, the low abandonment rate (the difference between planted and harvested acreage) has helped to limit the overall reduction in crop volume, Fritsch said.Due to the smaller crop and a modest increase in exports, US cotton stocks at the end of the crop year are expected to be slightly lower than at the beginning.China's Dominance and the Impact of Trade DisputesChina has a significant influence on the global cotton market, ranking first in both supply and demand, ahead of India.Since China consumes more cotton than it produces, it relies on imports.These imports saw a notable decline in the previous crop year, and according to USDA forecasts, no significant increase is expected this year.(SIS)Brazil, which surpassed the US as the largest cotton exporter two years ago, can easily meet China's import needs on its own."This is why the trade dispute will play a smaller role for cotton than for many other agricultural commodities," Fritsch said.It is clear that this stability in cotton prices will not last forever.While the current stability in cotton prices is not expected to last indefinitely, what will ultimately disrupt this equilibrium remains unclear.(SIS)However, it is not entirely clear what could push prices out of their comfortable range.Cotton prices have been unusually stable since January, trading between 65 and 69 US cents per pound.This stability is due to a near-balance in the market, with a slight shortage in supply projected for 2025-26.China's dominant role and Brazil's export capacity suggest that trade disputes will have a limited impact on prices.(SIS)read more:- CCI sells 88% of cotton through e-auction, weekly sales at 2.95 lakh bales
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) Sells 88.18% of 2024–25 Cotton Procurement via E-Bidding, Logs Weekly Sales of 2.95 Lakh Bales.Throughout the week from 15 to 20 September 2025, CCI conducted online auctions across its Mills and Traders sessions, with total sales reaching approximately 2,95,500 bales. Importantly, cotton prices remained unchanged during this period, ensuring stability in the market.Weekly Sales Performance15 September 2025: The week’s highest sales volume was recorded at 2,35,800 bales, with Mills buying 49,700 bales and Traders securing 1,86,100 bales.16 September 2025: CCI sold 5,800 bales, including 3,200 bales in the Mills session and 2,600 bales in the Traders session.17 September 2025: Another strong day with 41,100 bales sold, including 7,100 bales to Mills and 34,000 bales to Traders.18 September 2025: Sales surged to 3,600 bales, with Mills purchasing 2,400 bales and Traders accounting for 1,200 bales.19 September 2025: The week concluded with the sales of 9,200 bales, split between 8,400 bales for Mills and 800 bales for Traders.CCI achieved total sales of approximately 2,95,500 bales for the week and for the season CCI’s cumulative saleshave reached 88,18,100 bales, representing 88.18% of its total procurement for 2024–25.read more :- CNBC Markets Interview with CAI President – September 19, 2025
CAI President Interview on CNBC Bazar (Gujarati), Dated 19.09.2025Q1. What is the reason ICE futures are range-bound between 64 to 69 cents?Ans.: Since last year, ICE futures have been range-bound between 64 to 70 cents. The main reasons are :1. Brazil’s bumper crop of about 240 lakh bales (Indian 170 kg standard). Brazil is offering cotton at 4 to 6 cents lower than the U.S.2. China is producing its largest cotton crop in the last 12 years and has stopped importing U.S. cotton.These two factors are exerting pressure on ICE futures and preventing any upward movement. Until ICE futures cross 75 cents, we will not see a significant rise in Indian or global cotton markets.Q2. What is the outlook for Indian cotton and the condition of the new crop?Ans.: Currently, Indian cotton prices are steady, ranging from ₹53,000 to ₹55,000 per candy, depending on quality. These rates are expected to remain stable for some time, and an upward trend is unlikely in the near term.On 30th September 2025, India will have record closing stocks of 60–65 lakh bales — the highest since the COVID year. The new season (starting 1st October) will therefore open with 60–65 lakh bales of old stock, equivalent to around 75 days of mill consumption.For the new crop, state associations estimate a 5–10% higher output compared to last season, mainly due to the widespread adoption of new “4G” technology seeds across major cotton-growing states. According to Gujarat experts, these seeds yield over 700 kg per hectare with 36–40% lint output.* Expected new crop (2025/26): 325–340 lakh bales (vs. 312 lakh last season)* Opening stock: 60–65 lakh bales* Imports expected: 40–50 lakh bales Thus, the total availability will be about 430 lakh bales. This surplus will put downward pressure on the market.Q3. Out of the 60–65 lakh bales carry-forward stock on 30th September, how much will be with CCI, traders, MNCs, and mills?Ans.: Currently, CCI holds 12–15 lakh bales of unsold stock, plus 20–25 lakh bales sold but not yet lifted. Out of this, about 15 lakh bales were sold in the last 15 days alone and remain unlifted. Therefore, by 30th September, CCI’s godowns will hold around 30–35 lakh bales, while mills will have another 30–35 lakh bales — making the total 60–65 lakh bales.This year, mills purchased heavily from CCI and also imported record quantities. By 30th September, mills are expected to have an average of 40–45 days’ stock in their godowns.Since the government has allowed duty-free imports until 31st December, mills have covered imports in large volumes, especially lower-quality cotton at ₹48,000–₹51,000 (Indian port delivery). Around 20 lakh bales are expected to arrive at Indian ports between October and December.Q4. Should the government reconsider the duty-free import decision, as it could harm farmers?Ans.: Farmers are protected by higher MSP rates of ₹8,110 per quintal. Duty-free import was a long-pending demand of the textile industry, and its approval addresses that need.Q5. Why are Indian mills importing such large quantities despite sufficient domestic stock?Ans.: There are two main reasons: 1. Imported cotton, especially Brazilian, is cheaper than Indian cotton.2. CCI procures over 100 lakh bales between October and April but withholds selling immediately, storing it for 8–9 months. Mills requiring continuous supply therefore turn to imports.For the next season, contracts for about 20 lakh bales (October–December shipment) are already in place. Overall, imports could reach 40–50 lakh bales. With this plus higher domestic production and record opening stock, India may see more than 100 lakh bales of carryover stock on 30th September 2026 — the highest ever.Q6. The government recently reduced GST on man-made fibres from 18% to 5%. How much shift do you expect from cotton to man-made fibre?Ans.: This 13% tax advantage will boost demand for man-made fibres. As per Grasim (Birla), sales of viscose and other fibres are expected to rise by 5–7% in the coming year. Consequently, Indian cotton consumption could decline by 15–20 lakh bales.For 2025–26, overall cotton consumption may fall from 315 lakh bales to about 290 lakh bales, mainly due to the GST reduction on man-made fibres and the 50% U.S. tariff.read more :- INR Gains 12 Paise, Closes at 88.10 per Dollar
The Indian rupee on friday higher 12 paise to close at 88.10 per dollar, while it opened at 88.22 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 387.73 points or 0.47 percent at 82,626.23, and the Nifty was down 96.55 points or 0.38 percent at 25,327.05. About 1992 shares advanced, 1961 shares declined, and 163 shares unchanged. read more :- Girdawari mandatory: Zero registration on MSP portal in 17 days
The mandatory Girdawari (land survey) requirement for registration to sell cotton at MSP has been achieved to date, but the result is not a single registration on the portal in 17 days.Piles of cotton piled up on the bales at Hanumangarh Junction Mandi. | Hanumangarh: For the first time, the CCI has implemented online registration for cotton purchases at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The 'Kapas Kisan' app has been launched for this purpose on September 1st.After the Girdawari (land survey) is 100% complete, the report will be certified and uploaded. Only then will farmers be able to obtain the Girdawari report from the Patwari or online. The complete Girdawari is unlikely to be completed before October 15th. Consequently, government cotton procurement will also be delayed. The Agricultural Marketing Department has written to the CCI requesting the removal of the Girdawari requirement at the time of registration. Despite this, the CCI has not issued any orders in this regard. The FCI also purchases wheat at the support price based on online registration, but a survey is not required during registration.When farmers bring their produce to the market, the survey is conducted and the purchase is made.However, the CCI has made it mandatory to upload the survey report at the time of registration. Consequently, registration will be delayed, and procurement will not begin on time. This will result in significant losses for farmers. This year, cotton has been sown on approximately 180,000 hectares in the district. The sown area is approximately 61,000 hectares more than last year. The crop is in good condition so far. Consequently, production is expected to be good. Cotton will arrive in the markets in October.If procurement at the support price does not begin on time, farmers will face difficulties. This time, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) will procure at nine centers in the district. The CCI has written to the secretaries of the Agricultural Produce Market Committees of Hanumangarh Town, Junction, Goluwala, Pilibanga, Rawatsar, Bhadra, Nohar, Tibbi, and Sangaria, urging them to educate farmers about registering. However, due to the mandatory uploading of a Girdawari report, farmers are unable to register. CCI officials claim that online registration has been initiated for the convenience of farmers. After registration, farmers will be able to bring their produce to the market according to their slots. The Girdawari requirement is to harass farmers. The government does not want to purchase agricultural commodities at the support price. The government makes new rules every day, but does not consider the interests of farmers. Therefore, various obstacles are imposed. First, online registration was made mandatory for purchasing cotton. Now, Girdawari is being imposed. Farmers will not tolerate this.Surendra Sharma, farmer leader, Hanumangarh Deputy Director, said, "A letter has been written to the General Manager to remove the requirement of Girdawari (land survey) during registration. Girdawari is mandatory during registration on the Cotton App. Due to this, not a single registration has been made. A letter has been written to the General Manager of CCI to remove the requirement of Girdawari during registration." DL Kalwa, Deputy Director, Agricultural Marketing Department, Hanumangarh. The Central Government has increased the MSP of cotton by Rs. 589 per quintal, benefiting farmers. This time, the Central Government has increased the MSP of cotton by Rs. 589 per quintal. This time, the support price for medium-staple cotton has been set at Rs. 7710 per quintal, and the MSP for long-staple cotton has been set at Rs. 8110 per quintal. In recent years, Hanumangarh district has produced common staple cotton, between medium and long. When arrivals begin in the markets, the CCI determines the price by checking the length. Purchases are then made at that rate. Last year, the price of medium staple cotton was fixed at Rs 7121 per quintal and that of long staple at Rs 7521 per quintal. Due to low production last year, procurement could not be done at the support price.Traders only purchased the produce through open auction. The average market price during the season was Rs 6500 to 7000 per quintal. Guidelines from higher level, Girdawari is necessary for registration. Cotton producing farmers can register online on the Kapas Kisan App to sell their produce. Girdawari is necessary at the time of registration. Registration and procurement guidelines for cotton procurement are decided at higher level. Kewalkrishna Sharma, Quality Inspector, CCI
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| India Weather Update: September 24, 2025 | 23-09-2025 16:47:01 | view |
| INR Drops 34 Paise, Closes at 88.75 per Dollar | 23-09-2025 15:43:13 | view |
| India seeks WTO consultations with Indonesia | 23-09-2025 12:28:02 | view |
| Cotton farmers protest against mills in Sirsa, auction halted | 23-09-2025 11:16:41 | view |
| Rupee open Falls 10 Paise to 88.41/USD | 23-09-2025 10:25:32 | view |
| Cotton production rises in Telangana, but rain and prices remain a concern | 22-09-2025 16:55:04 | view |
| Cotton MSP Hike: India's Trade and Exports | 22-09-2025 16:02:39 | view |
| INR drop 12 Paise, Closes at 88.31 per Dollar | 22-09-2025 15:40:48 | view |
| CCI Registration Camp for Cotton Sale in Amravati | 22-09-2025 12:50:40 | view |
| "Prices lower than MSP, cotton farmers ready to crowd the market" | 22-09-2025 11:45:31 | view |
| Rupee open Falls 09 Paise to 88.19/USD | 22-09-2025 10:24:31 | view |
| CCI Cotton Sales by State – 2024-25 | 20-09-2025 15:39:00 | view |
| Sowing of cotton and maize is affected due to lack of water in canals. | 20-09-2025 13:43:56 | view |
| Cotton prices remained stable despite market equilibrium. | 19-09-2025 17:38:05 | view |
| CCI sells 88% of cotton through e-auction, weekly sales at 2.95 lakh bales | 19-09-2025 17:35:26 | view |
| CNBC Markets Interview with CAI President – September 19, 2025 | 19-09-2025 16:16:04 | view |
| INR Gains 12 Paise, Closes at 88.10 per Dollar | 19-09-2025 15:42:16 | view |
| Girdawari mandatory: Zero registration on MSP portal in 17 days | 19-09-2025 14:53:48 | view |
