Trade body sees India 2026-27 cotton output falling 14%
In short
A trade body says India’s cotton output in 2026-27 may fall 14%. It blames less planted area and drought.
The report also says consumption should stay flat at 365 lakh bales, while exports and imports may both drop from last year. It does not name the trade body or give the exact output figure.
What the reporting says
A trade body projected that India’s 2026-27 cotton output will shrink 14% as area under cultivation dips and drought weighs on production. The publisher summary also says consumption is expected to stay flat at 365 lakh bales, while exports and imports are projected to decline versus last year. The report does not specify the trade body’s name or the exact output figure.
Why it matters
The trade body expects India’s 2026-27 cotton output to fall 14%, with weaker acreage and drought cited in the publisher summary. It also sees consumption holding at 365 lakh bales, while exports and imports are projected to decline from the previous year. This matters for cotton growers, traders and textile buyers, but the reporting does not name the group or provide the full production estimate.