Textile industry welcomes customs duty exemption extension for cotton

Published 31 Oct 2026, 21:16 IST

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Textile industry welcomes customs duty exemption extension for cotton

— The Hindu
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Trade sources said the cotton imports for 2026-27 will equal or surpass last year’s levels of 71 lakh bales of 170 kg eachCentre extends duty exemption on cotton imports till Dec-end; Trade sees imports surpassing last year’s 71 lakh bales

— BusinessLine

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article 31 Oct 2026, 21:16 IST

Textile industry welcomes customs duty exemption extension for cotton

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BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 02 Nov 2026, 19:09 IST

India’s 2026-27 cotton imports to scale new peak amid crop concerns, duty relief

Trade sources said the cotton imports for 2026-27 will equal or surpass last year’s levels of 71 lakh bales of 170 kg eachCentre extends duty exemption on cotton imports till Dec-end; Trade sees imports surpassing last year’s 71 lakh bales

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