For Week Ending 08-Oct-2026 Net Upland Sales 2026-27 Net sales of Upland totaling 146,900 RB for 2026/2027 were down 11 percent from the previous week and 12 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More16-Oct-2026 The textile industry is focusing on sustainability and circularity, with Wire Waste and NIFT-TEA marking World Circular Textile Day 2026. Bangladesh’s garment sector faces growing pressure to adopt greener practices to retain global markets, while the government plans to form an RMG
Read More / Download Report15-Oct-2026 Cotton markets witnessed mixed movements, with ICE cotton futures rising slightly but failing to sustain early gains. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has started cotton procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP), while drought conditions threaten cotton crops in Adilabad. Mean
Read More / Download Report14-Oct-2026 Global cotton markets remain under pressure, with ICE cotton futures trading within a range amid weather concerns, while global cotton benchmarks have declined over the past month. Pakistan reported a 5.39% increase in cotton arrivals by the end of September. Meanwhile, India and Ca
Read More / Download Report13-Oct-2026 Global cotton markets are strengthening, with ICE cotton futures extending gains amid crop concerns and rising prices driven by supply uncertainties. In India, reports highlight the spread of HTBt cotton, rain-related damage to paddy and cotton crops in Punjab, and concerns over wet
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Read More / Download ReportOCTOBER 12, 2026 The Week Ahead Cotton finished last week on a better note than expected, but a few factors could still test that recovery. Selling across agriculture, Wednesday’s inflation report, and questions surrounding the U.S. crop will all be worth watching.
Read More / Download Report12-Oct-2026 India’s trade and economic outlook continues to attract attention, with KKR projecting that the economy could double to $8 trillion over the next decade, while India and ASEAN seek faster progress on reviewing their trade agreement. Bangladesh has urged India to remove anti-dumping
Read More / Download Report09-Oct-2026 The cotton and textile industry is seeing key developments, including fluctuations in ICE cotton futures and US export sales, revised cotton prices by CCI, and concerns over production losses due to drought and crop damage. Meanwhile, GST reforms, AI-powered embroidery technology, c
Read More / Download ReportOct-2026 COTTON: The 2026/27 U.S. cotton balance sheet shows higher production and ending stocks compared to last month. Projected consumption, exports, imports, and beginning stocks are unchanged.
Read More / Download Report08-Oct-2026 Global and Indian cotton markets saw mixed developments, with ICE cotton futures declining amid a stronger dollar and weaker crude oil prices. Cotton farmers in Karimnagar and Washim are facing drought-related crop stress, while the CCI organised Sudhar Utsav in Gujarat. India highl
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 01-Oct-2026 Net Upland Sales 2026-27 Net sales of Upland totaling 165,100 RB for 2026/2027 were down 19 percent from the previous week, but up 14 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More07-Oct-2026 India’s cotton and agricultural sectors are facing mixed developments, with ICE cotton prices continuing to rise amid a weaker dollar and improving physical demand. The government is working to strengthen transport and logistics infrastructure, while Maharashtra intensifies drought
Read More / Download Report06-Oct-2026 India’s economic outlook remains positive, with the World Bank projecting 7.1% growth in FY27, while the government has approved a $1.04 billion SME Growth Fund to support small and medium enterprises. India has also initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of textile chemicals
Read More / Download ReportOCTOBER 5, 2026 The Week Ahead *Cotton has plenty to sort through again this week after last week’s sell-off. There are a few things underneath the market that look a little better, but the dollar, China, and Friday’s supply and demand update could all have a say in whether cotton can find s
Read More / Download Report05-Oct-2026 India’s trade and textile sectors are seeing several developments, with India and Switzerland expanding economic ties through new trade and mobility agreements. Global cotton markets remain under pressure, with Brazil’s cotton prices declining amid weak demand and US Upland cotton s
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Read More / Download Report01-Oct-2026 India’s cotton sector is seeing mixed developments, with stakeholders seeking stronger labour rights in Madhya Pradesh and expectations that FTAs could support cotton demand. The RoDTEP scheme has been extended till December 31 with unchanged rates, while ICE cotton continues to fac
Read More / Download Report30-Sept-2026 India and Qatar are accelerating discussions on a Bilateral Investment Treaty, Free Trade Agreement and a proposed $10 billion investment plan, while the Middle Corridor is being highlighted as a potential Europe–Asia trade route. Meanwhile, ICE cotton prices declined amid aggressi
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 24-Sep-2026 Net Upland Sales 2026-27 Net sales of Upland totaling 202,600 RB for 2026/2027 were down 12 percent from the previous week, but up noticeably from the prior 4-week average.
Read More29-Sept-2026 India’s economy is showing strong growth, with GDP rising 7.8%, while trade initiatives such as the Chabahar rail link are expected to strengthen connectivity with Central Asia. The textile sector faces rising yarn and polyester costs, prompting weavers to seek duty relief. Cotton
Read More / Download ReportGovernment of India raised Minimum Support Price of Kapas Medium Staple 8,017 to 8,117 Medium Long Staple 8,267 to 8,417 Long Staple 8,567 to 8,667 Extra Long Staple 8,867 to 9,867
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Read More / Download ReportSEPTEMBER 28, 2026 The Week Ahead Cotton has a chance to find its footing this week, but it will need some help. There are a few things working in its favor, but demand and outside markets will have a lot to say about where we go from here.
Read More / Download Report28-Sept-2026 Cotton trade news is busy this week. India has made origin paperwork easier for imports into the UK under the trade deal (CETA). The new season has started at Balwari Mandi, and Rajkot cotton prices are recovering. Picking has begun in Rajasthan's Patroda, but farmers fear low yiel
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 17-Sep-2026 Net Upland Sales 2026-27 Net sales of Upland totaling 230,500 RB for 2026/2027 were up noticeably from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average.
Read More24-Sept-2026 The cotton market is showing mixed trends, with ICE cotton futures remaining largely stable as traders await demand signals. India is focusing on strengthening physical and digital export support, while the WEF projects India’s FY27 growth at 6.7%. Maharashtra has begun drought rel
Read More / Download Report23-Sept-2026 India’s economic outlook remains positive, with S&P Global raising its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7%. Meanwhile, ICE cotton prices eased after a sharp rally as export demand remained a concern, while Canada and India aim to conclude trade talks by December. Drought conditions in Y
Read More / Download Report22-Sept-2026 The cotton and textile sector is seeing mixed developments, with dry weather affecting cotton and soybean crops in Soygaon, while CCI cotton prices have declined despite sales reaching 94.29 lakh bales. ICE cotton rebounded after a six-session losing streak, and Unava cotton auctio
Read More / Download ReportSEPTEMBER 21, 2026 The Week Ahead *Cotton stayed under pressure last week, with the Fed’s first rate hike in three years and a stronger dollar giving the market little reason to turn higher. With the Fed now behind us, attention shifts quickly to China and whether this week’s meetings can gi
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Read More / Download Report21-Sept-2026 India’s trade landscape is seeing several developments, including calls for India-US discussions on the impact of higher US tariffs and the ratification of the India-New Zealand FTA, which will provide tariff-free access for New Zealand wool. India and Bangladesh are also working t
Read More / Download Report18-Sept-2026 The cotton and textile sector is seeing mixed developments, with 21 cotton testing laboratories set for modernization under a ₹38.72 crore project. Cotton procurement has begun in Jamthi, Maharashtra, with the first-day price reaching ₹8,101 per quintal, while ICE cotton prices dec
Read More / Download Report17-Sept-2026 The cotton and textile sector is witnessing mixed developments, with ICE cotton weakening amid demand and harvest pressures, while global cotton production forecasts for 2026–27 have been lowered. Global cotton prices strengthened in August, and BIS has upgraded 21 cotton testing l
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 10-Sep-2026 Net Upland Sales 2026-27 Net sales of Upland totaling 71,200 RB for 2026/2027 were down 4 percent from the previous week and 30 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More16-Sept-2026 The latest developments in the global and Indian textile and cotton sectors highlight a mix of market pressure and industry concerns. ICE cotton prices continue to face pressure from weak demand and seasonal factors, while India’s DGFT is set to introduce a centralised system to st
Read More / Download Report09-Sept-2026 The latest developments highlight rising trade between Bangladesh and India, with Bangladesh’s exports to India increasing, while inflation in Bangladesh shows signs of easing. ICE cotton remains steady amid growing crop concerns, and domestic markets have begun new-season cotton a
Read More / Download Report10-Sept-2026 The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar, while delayed rainfall in Gir Somnath is raising concerns among farmers. ICE cotton futures gained ahead of the WASDE report amid supply concerns. Meanwhile, India is focusing on women-led exporters through BRICS, while textile compa
Read More / Download Report11-Sept-2026 The cotton and textile sector is seeing mixed developments, with ICE cotton gaining on stronger crude oil and hopes of Chinese buying, while US cotton exports remain weak despite higher Upland shipments. India’s economic growth is expected to remain above 7% in FY27, although infla
Read More / Download Report15-Sept-2026 India’s trade outlook is showing positive developments, with progress in the MERCOSUR trade pact and efforts to strengthen textile trade with Russia. Meanwhile, rising wholesale and textile prices, weather-related challenges in Telangana and Maharashtra, and crop damage in Barwani
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Read More / Download ReportSEPTEMBER 14, 2026 The Week Ahead *Cotton ended last week on shaky ground after Friday’s sharp sell-off erased most of the gains from earlier in the week. Now back near 86 cents per pound, the market is caught between weaker short-term momentum and a supply picture that still has plenty of q
Read More / Download ReportSep-2026 COTTON: The U.S. cotton projections for 2026/27 show lower production, consumption, and beginning and ending stocks compared to last month. Projected imports and exports are unchanged. Production is reduced by 3 percent to 13.2 million bales as the national average yield is also lowere
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 03-Sep-2026 Net Upland Sales 2026-27 Net sales of Upland totaling 73,900 RB for 2026/2027 were primarily for
Read MoreSEPTEMBER 8, 2026 The Week Ahead Cotton got a much-needed reset last week after a quick run higher through August, with little changing underneath the market. Now back near 86 cents per pound, the question is whether buyers are ready to step back in.
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