India cotton planting tops 100 lakh hectares, signalling stronger textile raw-material supply

Cotton acreage has crossed 100 lakh hectares as monsoon-led sowing accelerates. Gains in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh, alongside Gujarat subsidies, could improve fibre availability for textile and apparel makers, with early arrivals expected in September.

— Filed Tue, 28 Jul, 2026, 21:09 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

India’s cotton acreage has crossed 100 lakh hectares as monsoon rains accelerate sowing. Higher planting in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, plus Gujarat subsidies, could lift output and improve raw-material availability for India’s textile and apparel supply chain.

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