Afzaal Khadim Khan – Pioneering Digital Innovation for the Textile Industry with Textiles Bar In an era of digital transformation, where reliable industry-specific information is vital for strategic decision-making, Afzaal Khadim Khan stands out as a visionary leader. As the founder of Textiles Bar, he has redefined the way textile professionals, traders, manufacturers, and analysts […]
Trade War Looms: India and US Clash Over Agricultural Imports The recent tensions between India and the US over trade policies, particularly regarding agricultural imports and exports, have escalated beyond a bilateral issue to a major economic and political challenge. The US has announced plans to impose a 25% additional tariff on several Indian products
Discover why Textiles Bar is the top choice for textile professionals seeking accurate, free online tools for yarn, fabric, GSM, and costing calculations. Feature Why Textiles Bar Stands Out 1. Rich Textile Calculators Offers a suite of interactive tools—Yarn Count Converter, Fabric GSM, and Yarn Consumption Calculator—built with validated industry formulas (Textiles Bar, Textiles Bar).
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By: Sajid MahmoodHead Transfer of Technology Department Central Cotton Research Institute Multan FBR Imposes 18% Sales Tax on Cotton Yarn, Grey Cloth, and Cotton Imports The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new notification, SRO 1359(I)/2025, removing cotton yarn, grey cloth, and cotton from the zero-rating scope of the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS). As
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Monthly Cotton Price Movement 📊 1. ICE Cotton Futures (Jul’25 to Mar’26 Contracts) Contract Start Price End Price Monthly Change % Change Summary Jul’25 68.41 65.06 -3.35¢/lb -4.90% Consistent downward movement. Largest drop. Oct’25 69.91 67.44 -2.47¢/lb -3.53% Moderate decline, following Jul closely. Dec’25 69.71 67.75 -1.96¢/lb -2.81% Less volatile; drop softened mid-month. Mar’26 70.85
The cotton cultivation and production performance for 2024-25 highlights a significant shortfall, revealing a concerning decline compared to the previous year. Nationally, a target of 3.118 million hectares was set for cotton cultivation; however, only 1.974 million hectares were achieved—merely 63% of the target. This marks a 17% decline compared to 2023-24. A deeper provincial
By Sajid Mahmood Pakistan is currently grappling with a critical cotton crisis that has severely impacted its agricultural and industrial sectors. The sharp decline in cotton production has compelled the country to import over 5 million bales of cotton this year, placing a financial burden of approximately $2 billion on the national treasury. This situation
Weekly Cotton Price Movement. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the weekly movements in cotton prices across various international and domestic markets.This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the weekly movements in cotton prices across various international and domestic markets. The data encompasses a range of categories including ICE Cotton Futures, CotLook Index A,
Monthly Cotton Price Movement: May 2024 Global Cotton Review May-2024 ICE Cotton Futures: May 2024 exhibited significant fluctuations in the ICE Cotton Futures market. The month began with notable increases across all contracts, with the July’24 contract rising from 76.51 cents/lb on May 1 to a high of 82.43 cents/lb by May 28. The Oct’24,
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