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The Government of India has announced a temporary exemption on customs duties for cotton imports from June 1 to October 31, 2026. This measure aims to balance the interests of farmers and the textile industry by ensuring adequate cotton availability, supporting MSMEs, moderating input costs, and enhancing the competitiveness of
Cotton imports
The Government of India has exempted all customs duties on raw cotton imports from 19th August 2025 until 30th September 2025. This includes the removal of an 11% import duty, aimed at stabilizing domestic cotton prices and supporting the textile industry. The decision responds to industry demands for relief from
Cotton imports
The Ministry of Textiles has released data on cotton imports over the past decade, detailing year-wise and country-wise statistics. During the 2024-25 cotton season, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) procured 100.16 lakh bales under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations, with 71.54 lakh bales sold through e-auction.