Viscose yarn prices in Mumbai and Surat rose ₹2-5 per kg due to strong festival demand, supply mismatch, and increased freight costs, which surged by around 200 per cent.
Polyester yarn saw mixed trends; prices dipped in Ludhiana due to low demand and cheaper crude, while Surat remained stable.
Cotton prices in North India eased slightly as mills delayed buying, awaiting post-Diwali demand.