CITI welcomes extension of cotton import duty relief

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) welcomes the temporary extension of the relief on cotton import duty for an additional two months till December 31, 2026. This move is expected to help the textile and apparel sector remain competitive globally.

CITI says the extension will help control input costs and improve planning for production and export contracts. Imports are needed to meet demand as domestic cotton supply is not enough to meet industry needs.