Cotton output may dip 11% on steep fall in yields: Report
Cotton production in India is estimated to be lower by 11 percent at 335 lakh bales in the current year due to lower acreage and drastic reduction in yields, says a report.
Dec 20, 2015, 12:27 PM ISTIndia to emerge as largest cotton producer
With domestic trade estimating cotton production at around 400 lakh bales, India is expected to emerge as the largest cotton producer in the world in 2015-16.
Nov 01, 2015, 20:45 PM ISTCotton prices to remain stable in CY 2015-16, says ICRA
Even if cotton production declines by up to 15 percent next season, the adequate domestic stock position is likely to keep the prices stable during cotton year (CY) 2015-16, according to rating agency ICRA.
Jun 23, 2015, 20:58 PM ISTCotton sowing begins in Vidarbha
Cotton is grown in about two lakh hectare of cultivation area here out of a total of 4.75 lakh hectares, she said.
Jun 16, 2015, 13:55 PM ISTSISPA seeks VAT reduction on cotton
Considering this, SISPA wants VAT to be reduced to two percent on cotton, cotton yarn, blended and synthetic yarns to safeguard the spinning industry in the state and save the livelihood of lakhs of workers in textile industry, he said.
Jun 03, 2015, 16:27 PM IST