Archive · 20 Aug 2025
CCI Ready to Intervene in Cotton Market After Import Duty Cut
The Indian government has removed import duties on cotton, allowing cheaper imports.
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) is prepared to step in and support farmers and stabilize prices as the new cotton season begins in October.
This is in response to the industry's demand and aims to help Indian exporters.
CCI has adjusted its cotton sale prices.
The government has increased the minimum support price (MSP) for cotton.
While cotton acreage has decreased, higher yields are expected.
CCI is prepared to intervene in the cotton market due to import duty removal.
The duty cut on cotton imports aims to enhance the competitiveness of Indian exporters.
CCI has reduced the floor price for its cotton sales in response to market changes.
The government has announced an 8% increase in MSP for the 2025-26 cotton season.
Cotton acreage is down by 3% this year, but higher yields are expected to offset the decline.
- Who
- Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), farmers, and the textile industry.
- What
- CCI is preparing for market intervention due to cotton import duty removal.
- When
- The new cotton season begins in October 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To support farmers, stabilize cotton prices, and boost the textile industry.
Farmers' Concerns
Textile Industry's Stance
Impact of Import Duty Removal
Farmers' Concerns
Removal of import duty may hurt farmers' realisations and lower prices.
Textile Industry's Stance
Duty cut will help the textile industry to enhance the competitiveness of exporters.
- CCI CMD
- Lalit Kumar Gupta
- Cotton Duty Cut
- Removed on imports until Sept 30
- 2024-25 Procurement
- 1 crore bales
- CCI Stock
- 27 lakh bales
- MSP Increase
- 8% for 2025-26 season
- MSP Medium Staple
- ₹7,110 per quintal
- MSP Long Staple
- ₹8,110 per quintal
- Cotton Acreage Decrease
- 3%