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- According to the official market bulletin, cotton prices in the last week of July had dipped to ₹7,200 per quintal — a benchmark traders will be watching closely as the season unfolds.
- “This time, narma cotton produce is better than last year as farmers have expanded the area under cultivation,” said Jannat Bansal, from a private cotton factory, who secured the first lot at ₹7,131 per quintal.
- The new grain market in town witnessed the season’s first arrival of narma cotton on Tuesday, marking a symbolic beginning despite challenging weather conditions.
The new grain market in town witnessed the season’s first arrival of narma cotton on Tuesday, marking a symbolic beginning despite challenging weather conditions. Only 75 quintals reached the market, yet traders commenced purchases in what they called a “shubh mahurat” — an auspicious start to the trading season.
Industry representatives expressed optimism for a promising year. “This time, narma cotton produce is better than last year as farmers have expanded the area under cultivation,” said Jannat Bansal, from a private cotton factory, who secured the first lot at ₹7,131 per quintal. Local commission agent Vikram Tinna echoed the sentiment, anticipating a strong marketing season ahead.
According to the official market bulletin, cotton prices in the last week of July had dipped to ₹7,200 per quintal — a benchmark traders will be watching closely as the season unfolds. Despite the modest opening volume, the early enthusiasm suggests that both growers and buyers are hopeful for a profitable year in the region’s cotton trade.
