Indian spinning mills flip cautious in shopping for cotton as season finish nears

Spinning mills have turned chary in buying cotton as the present season is ready to finish in two-and-half months and are eager to keep away from any liquidity downside. “Being the top of the cotton season and liquidity points within the general market, (spinning) mills wish to watch out in cotton purchases. Man-made and cellulosic … Read more

India’s cotton exports soar 137% in Oct-March 2023-24 season at 18 lakh bales

India’s cotton exports within the first six months of the season 2023-24 beginning October have greater than doubled with costs turning aggressive for the abroad patrons. Exports throughout October-March have been up 137 per cent at 18 lakh bales in comparison with the 7.59 lakh bales logged in the identical interval final 12 months , … Read more

Multinationals in India begin offloading cotton as world costs decline on weak demand

Because the cotton futures on ICE ease on muted world demand and prospects of a greater crop in international locations comparable to Australia, the multinational merchants within the Indian market have began off-loading their shares, commerce sources mentioned. The Could cotton futures contract on ICE, which touched a excessive of 103.80 cents on February 28 … Read more

Centre fixes Bt Cotton seed MRP at ₹864/packet for 2024-25, lowest hike since 2019

CHART- MRP of BG-II cotton seed packet (₹/475 gm) 2018-19 = ₹710 2019-20 = ₹710 (0 per cent) 2020-21 = ₹730 (3 per cent) 2021-22 = ₹767 (5 per cent) 2022-23 = ₹810 (6 per cent) 2023-24 = ₹853 (5 per cent) 2024-25 = ₹864 (1 per cent) The Union Agriculture Ministry has fastened the … Read more

World cotton costs will seemingly acquire extra on tight supply-demand steadiness

After having gained over 15 per cent because the starting of 2024, cotton costs will seemingly rule agency for the rest of the season to September because of a decent steadiness sheet, merchants and analysts say. If the present pattern continues, then India’s cotton exports may rise from a low of 15.5 lakh bales (170 … Read more

Funds 2024: Allocation quick on investments in seed analysis entrance

Ram Kaundinya VIEWSROOM. Agriculture urgently requires elevated analysis investments to fight local weather change, preserve pure assets via modern seed and agronomic practices, increase yields of cotton and oilseed crops, and introduce nutrition-enhanced crop varieties. Supporting micro-irrigation and agricultural mechanisation is essential for water conservation and enhancing farmers’ profitability. Funding is required in strengthening farmgate … Read more