11% Import Duty on Cotton Reinstated
Duty-free import window ended December 31, 2025. From January 1, 2026, 11% import duty has been reinstated, putting Indian mills at relative disadvantage vs Bangladesh and Vietnam which enjoy duty-free imports.
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Structural Cotton Price Disadvantage
Indian cotton at 75-78 cents/lb vs 72-73 cents landed cost for global competitors, creating 3-4 cents/lb cost disadvantage even before quality differences. CCI emerging as near-monopolistic stockist.
Fabric Capacity Underutilization
Fabric utilization dropped 10 percentage points YoY to ~89-90% due to US tariff disruptions. If tariffs escalate or buyer sentiment remains poor, utilization could decline further.
Performance Fabric Revenue Ramp Uncertain
New performance fabric capacity (15 lakh m/month) targeting 60% utilization next FY, but no long-term customer contracts yet. Customer development is ongoing; revenue ramp depends on successful acquisition.