Overview

• CCI said it will purchase all cotton that farmers bring under MSP in the new season, with no cap on quantities.
• A record 550 procurement centres have been prepared, with buying scheduled from October 1 in northern states, October 15 in central states, and October 21 in southern states.
• The Kapas Kisan app was launched to enable Aadhaar-based self‑registration, seven‑day slot booking, real‑time status updates, and direct Aadhaar‑linked payments.
• The government has extended the import‑duty exemption on cotton until December 31, 2025, a move the textile industry says lowers input costs as U.S. tariffs cut export orders.
• Industry and trade bodies warn of record imports—projected up to 42 lakh bales—pressuring domestic prices, with some early mandi rates already slipping below the MSP.