CAI retained the 2025–26 cotton output estimate at 317 lakh bales, slightly above last season.
Consumption is unchanged at 305 lakh bales but remains lower year on year due to weak yarn and fabric demand.
Imports are pegged at 50 lakh bales, while exports are seen falling.
Higher supply is expected to lift closing stocks by 78 per cent, indicating a comfortable availability scenario.
Consumption is unchanged at 305 lakh bales but remains lower year on year due to weak yarn and fabric demand.
Imports are pegged at 50 lakh bales, while exports are seen falling.
Higher supply is expected to lift closing stocks by 78 per cent, indicating a comfortable availability scenario.
