Domestic cotton fee has been decreased from its height of ₹1,03,000 in May 2022 to ₹86,400 per candy now, as according to the Textiles Ministry.

“Yarn fees, which were ruling in the range of ₹four hundred-440 consistent with kg, in the month of April and May 2022, have also been reduced with the aid of ₹35-forty in line with kg within the month of July 2022,” a launched issued by using the Textile Ministry primarily based on the Parliament reply stated.

Minister of State for Textiles, Darshana Jardosh, in a written respond inside the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, said that cotton and cotton yarn costs are dependent on market forces of call for and deliver, and higher international prices.

“Ministry of Textiles is constantly engaged with numerous stakeholders throughout the entire cotton price chain in recognize of the expenses of cotton and cotton yarn to harmonise their pursuits,” the discharge added.

The Finance Ministry had exempted customs duty on raw cotton imports in April 2022 responding to spiraling home prices. The exemption, which was valid till September 30, has now been extended till October 31.