Cotton imports: Textiles ministry wants more reliefThe government has already done away with 11% import duty on cotton till Sept 30, but another flexibility for imports is being considered, ...
19 May, 2022, 12.47 AM IST
Cotton council on cards to boost fibre's productivityThe decision was taken at a meeting of textile minister Piyush Goyal with stakeholders including cotton farmers, spinners and traders on Tu...
18 May, 2022, 02.49 PM IST
Readymade garment exporters want India to ban cotton exportsSome foreign buyers have sought up to a 30% discount if goods are delayed over 15 days in time or asked for air transport at their own cost...
16 May, 2022, 12.44 PM IST
Quality cotton prices may stay above Maharashtra floor price until JanuaryDemand from local mills and exporters should keep the prices of dry and quality cotton higher than the minimum price set by the government,...
19 Oct, 2017, 11.39 AM IST
- Government not likely to review decision to allow cotton exports any time soon
The govt is not likely to review its decision to allow cotton exports any time soon as domestic prices have remained stable after the expor...
30 May, 2012, 08.44 PM IST
- Ban on cotton exports to stay, traders can fulfil contracts
The government has refused to lift the ban on cotton exports while allowing traders to fulfil their pending contracts of about two million ...
10 Apr, 2012, 05.18 AM IST
- Allow contracted cotton exports despite ban: Exporters
Cotton exporters have demanded allowing the shipment of registered contracts of cotton despite its ban, saying this would otherwise result ...
07 Mar, 2012, 10.50 PM IST
- Cotton farmers, traders slam government on export ban
Government is on a collision course with farmers, traders and state governments after a surprise decision to ban cotton exports despite a b...
06 Mar, 2012, 05.09 AM IST
- US threatens to drag India to WTO over cotton export restrictions
US has alleged that restrictions imposed by India on export of cotton has contributed to global price volatility and its appropriateness sh...
02 Jul, 2011, 07.29 AM IST
- Carry forward stock may rise if cotton exports not allowed
India can see higher carry forward stock for cotton this season if demand remains subdued and the Centre does not release further export qu...
02 Jun, 2011, 12.13 PM IST
- ASSOCHAM calls for lifting ban on raw cotton exports to protect interests of farmers
With opening stock of the year at 45 lakh bales, the production was estimated by the Cotton Advisory Board at 320 lakh bales.
23 May, 2011, 05.49 PM IST
- Ginner strike likely to spread to other states
After the Saurashtra Ginners’ Association has gone on an indefinite strike to protest the ban on cotton export, ginners in Maharashtra, Kar...
19 May, 2011, 06.36 AM IST
- Govt suspends cotton yarn registration
The Centre has suspended registration of cotton yarn after capping exports at 7.2 lakh tonne on Tuesday, triggering mixed reactions from th...
02 Dec, 2010, 01.12 AM IST
- Rush of registrations for cotton exports as textiles seek more time
Industry wants shipments to be postponed to Jan 1
05 Oct, 2010, 05.20 PM IST
Cotton prices to rise on domestic demandTraders expect cotton prices to rise despite a larger harvest .
30 Jul, 2010, 12.49 AM IST
- Textile cos want cotton exports bailed out
The textile industry has expressed concern over the steep hike in cotton prices in the country and called for suspension of exports to ensu...
05 Nov, 2009, 12.56 AM IST
- High cotton prices may trip up garment cos
It’s a double whammy for garment manufacturers. First, a strong rupee had hurt exports. And now, when export prospects have brightened, due...
09 Jul, 2008, 03.59 AM IST