Mumbai, 24^th March 2025

"Our goal is to enhance yield per acre and improve processing quality so that international brands sourcing cotton at any stage of the value chain from India become buyers for a lifetime." Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Ms. Roop Rashi, stated this in Press Conference in Mumbai today. She highlighted the key developments in the cotton sector and shared insights on cotton production, trade, and initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and quality.

 

The media briefing followed the second meeting of the Committee on Cotton Production and Consumption (COCPC) for the Cotton Season 2024-25, which was chaired by the Textile Commissioner earlier today. The meeting saw participation from representatives of the Central Government, State Governments, Textile Industry, Cotton Trade, and the Ginning & Pressing Sector.

While addressing the media, Ms. Roop Rashi, Textile Commissioner, highlighted the government's continued emphasis on the textile sector, stating: "As we all know, textiles are a key focus area for development by the Government of India. In this regard, the Union Budget has announced the Technology Mission on Cotton to drive growth and innovation in the sector."

 

She further emphasized the importance of cotton as a premier fiber and a crucial contributor to the textile value chain. Continuous assessment at the field office level, in collaboration with stakeholders, ensures that the industry’s strengths and evolving requirements are effectively addressed.

The Textile Commissioner expressed confidence that the cotton textile value chain will continue to generate strong returns for all stakeholders, driven by a focus on productivity and quality. She highlighted key initiatives to enhance cotton quality, including:

✅  Branding under "Kasturi" to establish India’s cotton as a premium global product.
✅  Improved ginning processes to maintain superior fiber quality.

✅  Collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture to boost production through HDPS (High-Density Planting System) and advanced farming techniques.

Chairman-cum-Managing Director, The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd., Shri Lalit Kumar Gupta, also shared insights on the various initiatives undertaken by the Government of India to increase yield and productivity. He highlighted the Akola Model, which promotes best farm practices by replicating high-yield agricultural patterns. "Various departments, including the Ministry of Agriculture, NABARD, State Government agencies, have come together to support this model, which requires a high quantity of quality seeds. The initiative is being piloted in Akola. If successful, this model can be extended to other farmers across the country to enhance overall productivity," he stated.

Director, Office of the Textile Commissioner, Mumbai, Shri Sourabh Kulkarni was also present during the Press Conference.

During the meeting, a comprehensive review of the cotton scenario was undertaken, covering state-wise area, production, import, export, and consumption trends. The Committee assessed current production, import, and export trends, concluding that India will have adequate cotton availability as a raw material for the textile industry in the upcoming season.

The State-Wise Area, Cotton Production and the Balance Sheet drawn by the Committee on Cotton Production and Consumption for the Cotton Season 2023-24 and 2024-25 was arrived at as below:

Cotton Balance Sheet for the cotton season 2023-24and 2024-25 as drawn by COCPCas on 24.03.2025

 

Particulars	2023-24 (P)		2024-25 (P)
	(In lakh bales of 170 kg. Each)	(in Thousand Tons)	(In lakh bales of 170 kg. Each)	(in Thousand Tons)
SUPPLY
Opening Stock	61.16	1039.72	47.10	800.70
Crop	325.22	5528.74	294.25	5002.25
Import	15.20	258.40	25.00	425.00
TOTAL SUPPLY	401.58	6826.86	366.35	6227.95
DEMAND
Non-MSME Consumption	214.83	3652.11	210.00	3570.00
MSME Consumption	95.29	1619.93	92.00	1564.00
Non Textile Consumption	16.00	272.00	16.00	272.00
Export	28.36	482.12	18.00	306.00
TOTAL DEMAND	354.48	6026.16	336.00	5712.00
Closing Stock	47.10	800.70	30.35	515.95

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