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Govt weighs export floor price for cotton yarn to ensure domestic supplies
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WHY IT MATTERS
The sharp rise in cotton yarn prices is squeezing textile manufacturers, which could affect the cost and availability of fabrics and garments.
WHAT HAPPENED
Cotton yarn prices have surged around 60%, from about ₹250 per kg in early 2026 to nearly ₹400 per kg now, putting pressure on textile manufacturers, particularly those that use yarn to produce fabrics and garments, per the industry proposal submitted to the textiles ministry and reviewed by Mint.
KEY CONTEXT
Cotton yarn is a primary raw material for the textile industry, and governments sometimes set minimum export prices to keep domestic supplies stable and affordable.
WHAT TO WATCH
- •Announcement of any export floor price policy by the textiles ministry
- •Reactions from textile manufacturers and exporters to any new pricing rules
- •Potential impact on garment prices and export volumes
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