July 20, 2026 3:39 PM
Cotton blossoms as India’s ‘white gold’
India continues to strengthen its position in the global cotton industry, ranking first in the world in terms of acreage under cultivation and second in both cotton production and consumption, according to an official government factsheet released on Monday. India's cotton production is estimated at 290.91 lakh bales in 2025-26, while domestic consumption stands at 328 lakh bales during the same period. The country contributes nearly 19 per cent of global fibre production, the factsheet said. ...