Cotton production in India is forecast to reach 25 million 480-lb bales, cultivated across approximately 11.4 million hectare with an average yield of 477 kg per hectare.
Government initiatives have further strengthened the industry’s growth. The Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks Scheme aims to create seven world-class textile parks equipped with modern infrastructure and integrated value chains.
Notably, the first park in Madhya Pradesh has already attracted Rs 20,746 crore in investments, positioning it as India’s largest textile hub. Additionally, the temporary suspension of the 11 per cent import duty on cotton, effective from August 19 to September 30, 2025, is expected to support
