Dear Sirs/Madam,

The Office of the Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has issued an Order dated 27 July 2026 notifying the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for various classes of Fair Average Quality (FAQ) seed cotton (kapas) for the Cotton Season 2026-27 (October 2026 – September 2027).

The Government has fixed the MSP for the two basic varieties of cotton as follows:

In addition, the Order prescribes MSPs for different classes of cotton based on staple length and micronaire values. The MSP for various classes ranges from ₹7,767 per quintal (Short Staple Cotton) to ₹9,867 per quintal (Extra Long Staple Cotton – Suvin).

The Order also provides:

• Fibre quality parameters and corresponding MSP for different cotton varieties.
• Premiums and deductions linked to micronaire values for specified cotton classes.
• Moisture content norms for procurement, with the base moisture content fixed at 8%.
• The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI) designated as the central nodal agency for undertaking cotton price support operations.
• The notified MSP will be effective from 1 October 2026.

Members may note the above for information and necessary action.

A copy of the Office Order dated 27 July 2026 is enclosed for ready reference. Click Here

Best regards,

Chandrima Chatterjee

Secretary General