Archive · 16 Sep 2025
CCI Extends Bulk Discount to Clear Cotton Stock
The Indian government is trying to help sell its cotton.
They are giving discounts to buyers who buy a lot of cotton.
The goal is to get rid of old cotton before the new harvest arrives.
The new cotton crop has already started arriving in some areas.
Farmers are planting slightly less cotton this year compared to last year, but the government will buy cotton from farmers at a guaranteed price.
The discounts are helping the government sell what they have left.
CCI extended its bulk discount scheme until the end of September.
The scheme offers discounts of ₹400-600 per candy.
CCI has less than 12 lakh bales left from the 2024-25 season.
New cotton arrivals for the 2025-26 season have begun.
Farmers have planted less cotton this year compared to last year.
- Who
- Cotton Corporation of India (CCI)
- What
- Extended bulk discount scheme to sell cotton stocks.
- When
- Extended to the end of September.
- Where
- Across major cotton-producing states in India.
- Why
- To dispose of remaining 2024-25 season stocks before the new season starts.
Farmers
CCI and Buyers
Pricing
Farmers
Farmers are receiving prices below MSP levels.
CCI and Buyers
CCI is offering discounts to make stocks competitive.
- Organization
- Cotton Corporation of India (CCI)
- Discount
- ₹400-600 per candy (356 kg)
- Discount Period
- Extended to end of September
- Stocks Remaining
- < 12 lakh bales (170 kg each)
- Procurement Centers
- 550 for 2025-26 season
- New Season Start
- October 2025
- MSP for Medium Staple
- ₹7,710 per quintal
- MSP for Long Staple
- ₹8,110 per quintal