Tag: Cotton Association of India

CAI raises India’s 2025-26 cotton pressing estimate to 324 lakh

Divya S- April 13, 2026

Revised forecast reflects updated state-wise inputs and trade data.  The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has revised upward its estimate of India’s total cotton pressing ... Read More

CAI urges removal of 11% cotton import duty to aid textile sector

- December 9, 2025

Industry body seeks free cotton trade to restore competitiveness. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has called on the government to abolish the 11 per ... Read More

CAI raises India’s 2025-26 cotton pressing outlook to 309.50 lakh bales

- December 8, 2025

Revised estimate reflects higher output in key producing States. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has revised its cotton pressing estimate for the 2025-26 season ... Read More

Cotton pressing estimate for 2024–25 remains at 312.40 lakh bales

- October 16, 2025

This estimate is based on inputs received from 11 state cotton associations and other trade sources across the country. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) ... Read More

Cotton output expected to drop 7.4% due to crop damage from rain

- October 25, 2024

CAI projected that exports would drop to 1.8 million bales, compared to 2.85 million bales the year before. According to a leading trade body, India's ... Read More

CAI pegs latest cotton pressing estimate for 2023-24 season  at 325.29 lakh bales

- October 17, 2024

The exports for the season are estimated at 28.50 lakh bales of 170 kg each as against 28.00 lakh bales of 170 kg each estimated ... Read More

CAI Crop Committee and stakeholders meet to discuss 2023-24 cotton estimates

- June 18, 2024

Atul S Ganatra, President, CAI, highlighted the necessity of concerted efforts from all stakeholders in increasing cotton yields of the country, which are amongst the ... Read More