Centre extends cotton import duty exemption by two months until December 31

The Centre has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports by two months to 31 December 2026.
The exemption was due to expire on 31 October, and the finance ministry notified the extension on 30 October.
The government said the move will ease input costs for the textile and apparel industry, helping SMEs most.
The exemption is meant to improve cotton availability while protecting the interests of domestic farmers.

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