AUGUST 18, 2025 The Week Ahead • This week should be a little quieter on the data front. At the end of the week, the Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium will take place, where Fed officials will share their thoughts on the economy, inflation, tariff impacts, and monetary
Read More / Download ReportNotification No. 35/2025-Customs (dated 18th August 2025) CBIC has removed the import duty and AIDC from imports of cotton (HSN 5201) temporarily from 19th August to 30th September 2025
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Read More / Download ReportCotton - Quality Assessment & Marketing in Present Scenario’ under its Farmer Training Centre in Mumbai on Wednesday, the 17th September 2025 to Friday, the 19th September 2025.
Read More / Download ReportMy Dear CAI Members and Cotton Friends, We are happy to inform you that Cotton Association of India (CAI) is organizing a training course on ‘Cotton - Quality Assessment & Marketing in Present Scenario’ under its Farmer Training Centre in Mumbai
Read More / Download ReportGive A Gift of Cotton Today...Please Aug 17, 2025 Cotton is not friendly to anyone right now — except the customer looking for a comfortable fabric in the hot, muggy, humid, weather across much of the U.S.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 07-Aug-2025 Net Upland Sales 2025-26 Net sales of Upland totaling 242,000 RB for 2025/2026 primarily for
Read More / Download ReportAug-2025 COTTON: The 2025/26 U.S. cotton balance sheet for August reflects lower production, exports,nd beginning and ending stocks, along with unchanged consumption and imports compared to last month.
Read More / Download ReportGood Week for Cotton Prices, But Bears Maintain Control Aug 11, 2025 Cotton’s good news: the December futures contract settled the week near the upper end of last Friday’s trading range. That’s always a good sign, and the first one that suggests prices might be higher tomorrow. Good news also
Read More / Download ReportAUGUST 11, 2025 The Week Ahead • With the new marketing year just underway, Tuesday’s USDA supply and demand update will be closely watched for changes to the production outlook. Many in the trade expect USDA’s acreage figure to come down, which could tighten the balance sheet and set the to
Read More / Download ReportTabulation & Chart regarding the Basis Comparison of ICS 105 with ICE Futures - 11-08-2025 prepared by CAI for the information of CAI Member
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Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 31-Jul-2025 Net Upland Sales 2025-26 Net sales of Upland totaling 109,300 RB for 2025/2026 marketing year, which began August 1, primarily for
Read More / Download ReportCotton’s Dog Days of Summer Bring Multiple Possibilities Aug 02, 2025 Bring it on. It’s time for the Dog Days of Summer! After eleven consecutive closes with a 68-cent number, the cotton market tailed off this past week with four consecutive closes with a 67-cent number.
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Read More / Download ReportAUGUST 1, 2025 Cotton prices moved lower this week, as soft demand, tariff uncertainty, and broader market pressure kept futures on the defensive. With the new crop year underway and macro risks still swirling, will cotton find fresh direction or stay stuck in the summer slump?
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 24-Jul-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 39,100 RB for 2024/2025 were down noticeably from the previous week, but up noticeably from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportTextilesResources.com: Give us an overview of Cotton Association of India, its main objectives and your vision. Mr. Atul Ganatra: The Cotton Association of India (CAI) is the apex body representing the entire cotton value chain – from farmers and ginners to traders, mills, and exporters.
Read MoreTabulation & Chart regarding the Basis Comparison of ICS 105 with Cotlook A Index - 28-07-2025 prepared by CAI for the information of CAI Members
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Read More / Download ReportCotton Prices Continue Range Bound Jul 24, 2025 Cotton prices (December futures) continue in the mostly 67-to-71 cents range. Thus far, nothing has been able to push prices higher for the past seven months. We’ve had a few dips below this range, but prices recovered quickly.
Read More / Download ReportCotton Market Remains “Stuck in the Mud” Jul 27, 2025 This past week gave new meaning to the phrase “stuck in the mud.” The market recorded its daily low trading volume for the year at midweek and has now suffered through ten consecutive days of 68-cent area settlements — all within little mor
Read More / Download ReportJULY 25, 2025 Cotton prices held steady again this week, lacking clear direction from global export trade. With the marketing year nearing its end and broader markets gaining strength, will cotton follow suit or continue to drift sideways?
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 17-Jul-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales reductions of Upland totaling 32,700 RB for 2024/2025 were down noticeably from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average.
Read MoreUncertainty of U. S. Cotton Crop Extends Dull Market Jul 18, 2025 It was a good week for cotton. The market settled 126 points higher at 68.68 cents, basis the December 2025 ICE contract. The market pushed above 69 cents several times during the week’s trading but was unable to hold that le
Read More / Download ReportTabulation & Chart regarding the Basis Comparison of ICS 105 with Cotlook A Index - 19-07-2025 prepared by CAI for the information of CAI Members
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Read More / Download ReportJULY 18, 2025 Cotton prices edged higher this week but remained in the same old range. With just weeks left in the marketing year and broader markets gaining momentum, will the quiet persist, or is this merely the calm before the storm?
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 10-Jul-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 5,500 RB for 2024/2025 were down 93 percent from the previous week and 89 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportGovernment of India raised Minimum Support Price of Kapas Medium Staple 7,460 to 7,560 Medium Long Staple 7,710 to 7,860 Long Staple 8,010 to 8,110 Extra Long Staple 8,310 to 9,310
Read More / Download ReportCotton Prices Remain Range Bound, Yields Look Promising, Kudos to NCC Jul 12, 2025 Cotton is like a good spouse, it promises little and delivers more. And USDA estimates a 14.6 million bale crop for the current year.
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Read More / Download ReportJULY 11, 2025 Cotton prices were quiet this week, drifting in narrow ranges as traders awaited fresh direction from Friday’s WASDE. Light volume, steady crop conditions, and subdued demand kept the market in a holding pattern.
Read More / Download ReportJuly-2025 COTTON: The July U.S. cotton balance sheet for 2025/26 shows higher production and ending stocks, lower beginning stocks, and unchanged consumption and imports compared to last month. Planted area is raised to 10.12 million acres based on the NASS June Acreage report.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 03-Jul-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 75,100 RB for 2024/2025 were up noticeably from the previous week and up 55 percent from the prior 4-week average.
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Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 26-Jun-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 23,700 RB for 2024/2025 were down 13 percent from the previous week and 66 percent from the prior 4-week average.
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Read More / Download Report70 Cent Cotton Is Within Reach Jun 28, 2025 Wow, nearly a 70-cent market! The old crop July with all its negativity is gone, thank goodness. Too, it took much of the market negatively with it.
Read More / Download ReportJUNE 27, 2025 *Cotton prices were firm this week despite subdued export sales and geopolitical tensions, while also being supported by technical momentum and a weaker dollar.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 19-Jun-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 27,300 RB for 2024/2025 were down 67 percent from the previous week and 71 percent from the prior 4-week average.
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Read More / Download ReportJUNE 20, 2025 Despite a wave of fresh data and global developments, cotton prices held steady, stuck in a narrow range as the market digested weaker retail sales, steady Fed policy, and rising geopolitical tensions.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 12-Jun-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 83,200 RB for 2024/2025 were up 38 percent from the previous week, but down 23 percent from the prior 4-week average.
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