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carry forward stocks
Commodities Chilli acreage set to rebound during 2026-27 season on higher prices, low carry forward stocks
Indian chilli acreage is expected to rebound to 2024-25 levels during the ongoing kharif season, driven by a 20-30% price rise in export and domestic varieties and significantly lower carry-forward stocks of 1.46 crore bags. Strong seed sales and farmer interest in southern states and Madhya Pradesh support the expansion, though delayed rains in Karnataka may push new crop arrivals to December.
Commodities India's 2026-27 cotton carry-forward stocks seen 42% higher at 85 lakh bales on import surge
India's cotton carry-forward stocks at the start of the 2026-27 season are projected to rise 42% to over 85 lakh bales, driven by higher imports following the government's import duty exemption. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) reports imports of 43.5 lakh bales by end-May 2026, with total imports expected to reach 60-65 lakh bales. Despite price parity, textile mills prefer imported cotton due to 4% higher yarn realisation and a ₹7/kg premium on yarn.