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India: Surging imports put cotton farmers in a bind

Dec 19, 2025

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by

Ajit Rakhade

in Cotton, Cotton Yarn

Prices fall as yarn makers shun domestic production US tariffs hit exports, import duty exemption a worry Declining prices are putting Indian cotton growers in a bind. Prices are being impacted mainly by surging raw cotton imports. BigMint data reveals that the MSP for medium staple cotton raised 8% to INR 7,710/quintal in 2025-26 against…