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3 September 2026

Textile industry stress due to cotton prices

The topic provides relevant context on the interplay between agricultural commodity pricing, MSP-based procurement by the Cotton Corporation of India, and the industrial performance of the textile sector, which are recurring themes in GS3.

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Notes

  • Textile mills are experiencing a revival in demand with capacity utilisation exceeding 90%.
  • Cotton prices have surged from a range of ₹51,700-₹57,000 per candy (Oct 2025-March 2026) to ₹70,000 per candy as of September 2.
  • Price increases are driven by higher demand from China and expectations of lower output from the U.S. and China.
  • Mills are operating with low inventory levels, typically maintaining less than two months of stock.
  • The domestic apparel sector is unable to fully absorb the output of Indian textile mills, necessitating a reliance on global export opportunities.
  • Indian cotton prices remain lower than global market prices.
  • The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) holds significant quantities of cotton procured at Minimum Support Price (MSP), which could be leveraged for price stabilisation.

Questions

  1. Analyze the factors contributing to the volatility in domestic cotton prices and discuss the role of the Cotton Corporation of India in ensuring price stability for the textile industry. 150 words
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  2. The textile industry is a critical pillar of the Indian economy, yet it remains vulnerable to global supply chain fluctuations. Examine the challenges faced by the Indian textile sector in balancing domestic production with global market integration and suggest measures to enhance its operational sustainability. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following factors has been identified as a primary driver for the recent surge in cotton prices?

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