Is your watermelon safe to eat? This simple cotton ball test can reveal hidden chemical adulteration at homeWatermelon Safety Check: Summer heat brings a surge in watermelon demand. Concerns are rising about artificial colouring used to enhance fr...
13 May, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Kharif reset: Farmers may ditch paddy and maize for soybean, pulses amid monsoon fearsAs the kharif season approaches, farmers are leaning towards cultivating oilseeds like soybean and pulses such as urad and masur, primarily...
12 May, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Scientists believe they finally understand the purpose of Peru’s mysterious mountain holesArchaeologists have uncovered the true purpose of Monte Sierpe in Peru. This ancient site, featuring thousands of small pits, served as a v...
08 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Ranveer Singh’s co-star was born and raised in chawl, rejected by directors for not looking like a hero. Today, he is popular actorSiddharth Jadhav's life began in a Mumbai chawl. He faced rejection in the entertainment industry due to his appearance. Jadhav honed his s...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Gujarat: VGRC to open new doors of opportunities in Surat's textile sectorThe Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference will accelerate industrial growth in South Gujarat. This event aims to attract investments, connect...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
War hits Indian factories, but yarn makers spin export boom to ChinaIndian cotton yarn factories are increasing output to meet unprecedented demand from China. Disruptions from the Middle East war have impac...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
India’s cotton exports gains momentum; prices likely to go up“Cotton exports have been sharply up and hence we expect prices to move upwards in the coming week. Due to excess rainfall, there is more m...
30 Sep, 2020, 12.51 PM IST
SIMA urges Union textile minister to intervene in cotton trading policies of CCIThe Southern India Mills’ Association chief has urged the Union textile minister to instruct CCI to sell the cotton at market price so that...
13 Jan, 2020, 04.19 PM IST
Pickup in export demand lifts cotton prices by 5%Domestic prices of cotton have increased to Rs 38,500-39,500 per candy of 356 kg.
02 Jan, 2020, 07.59 AM IST
CCI looks to buy 10 million bales of cotton in 2019-2020Prices are above the MSP at Rs 5,900 per quintal in north India.
24 Sep, 2019, 10.30 AM IST
Taking a cue from global markets, cotton corrects 6%Prices in the spot market hit a two-month low of Rs 21,000-21500 per bale of 170 kg on Monday.
14 May, 2019, 08.24 AM IST
Rise in cotton MSP, rain may arrest fall in acreageThe central government recently increased the MSP of medium-staple and long-staple cotton by 28.11 per cent and 26.16 per cent, respectivel...
11 Jul, 2018, 10.31 AM IST
Cotton traders wait for price to fallMarket sentiment has moved up ever since Gujarat announced the bonus to farmers, traders said.
02 Nov, 2017, 10.20 AM IST
Maharashtra cotton traders resolve to develop Mahacot brand of cottonCotton traders from second largest producer Maharashtra have decided to strengthen their efforts to build the Mahacot brand of local cotton.
21 Sep, 2013, 03.11 PM IST
- Cotton arrival to gather pace by mid-Oct, but traders prefer to wait
Cotton arrival into mandis of north & west India has begun but is expected to pick up pace in mid-October. While farmers look ahead for a g...
20 Sep, 2010, 01.18 AM IST
- Cotton traders agree on exports cap
Cotton traders have agreed to follow the Cotton Advisory Board's crop estimate for the coming season and limit exports to 49.5 lakh bales.
01 Sep, 2010, 01.14 AM IST
- Cotton prices likely to drop
Cotton prices may decline as India prepares to resume exports from October and the US, the top shipper, harvests the biggest crop in three ...
20 Aug, 2010, 01.37 AM IST