India exempts cotton import duty from June to October 2026

Cotton duty suspension aids exporters

This exemption is expected to give small- and medium-sized textile businesses a breather by cutting input costs, something industry voices like Mithileshwar Thakur say will boost their competitiveness abroad.
Plus, with the old 11% duty gone (at least for now), Indian exporters can better compete with Asian rivals.

Industry leaders believe this step supports export-driven needs without hurting local cotton producers.