New Delhi, June 6 -- The Government has announced a 7 percent increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for cotton for the upcoming season (October 2025 to September 2026).

This raised the MSP from Rs 7,521 to Rs 8,110 per quintal for long-staple cotton and from Rs 7,121 to Rs 7,710 per quintal for medium-staple cotton.

While this development promises direct benefits for cotton farmers through improved income support, industry stakeholders have expressed concerns about potential downstream effects on India's textile export sector.

The textile industry, encompassing yarn, fabric, and garment manufacturing, represents a significant employment generator, with garment production creating the highest number of jobs among the three segment...