Kolkata, New Delhi, INDIA. New York, USA.
Business To Business, New Delhi, 30th May, 2026: The Centre's decision to exempt all customs duties on cotton imports from June 1 to October 30, 2026, is expected to improve the availability of cotton for the domestic textile sector, reduce raw material costs, and enhance the global competitiveness of Indian textile and apparel manufacturers.
According to the Ministry of Textiles, the temporary duty exemption will help ensure adequate cotton supplies for the industry during the period.
Industry bodies welcomed the move, describing it as timely support for the sector. The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) said the measure would augment cotton availability for the Indian textile and apparel industry and provide much-needed relief across the entire value chain.
The exemption is expected to benefit: