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Cotton imports zoom as traders reap zero duty window benefit

In an unprecedented move, India has brought in three million cotton bales during the December quarter, spurred by a newly established duty-free window. This influx can be attributed to declining domestic yields and crop damage affecting quality. With projections indicating sustained high imports through FY26, mills have fortified their inventories of cotton, securing supplies until May or June.

7 Jan 2026 11:40 pm