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India: Cotton acreage likely to rise 7% on firm prices and monsoon optimism
Higher domestic cotton prices encourage farmers to expand sowing Normal monsoon forecast supports planting sentiment in key states India’s cotton acreage is expected to increase by nearly 7% in the 2026-27 season as firm domestic prices and favourable monsoon forecasts improve farmer sentiment ahead of sowing. Industry estimates suggest cotton area could rise to around…