Tag: cotton auctions

India: CCI’s cotton procurement surges sharply; auction activity intensifies

Jan 16, 2026

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by

Ajit Rakhade

in Cotton, Cotton Fiber

MSP buying crosses 78.8 lakh bales amid weak open-market demand Active CCI auctions, imports keep supply comfortable for mills India’s cotton market continues to be driven by strong government intervention, with the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) stepping up MSP procurement while simultaneously releasing stocks through regular auctions. As of 9 January 2026, CCI has…