Maharashtra becomes the leading cotton producer state, leaving Gujarat behind
27-Mar-2025 03:23 PM
Maharashtra Overtakes Gujarat as India's Top Cotton Producer 🌾👕
📍 Mumbai – In a significant shift, Maharashtra has surpassed Gujarat to become the leading cotton-producing state in India for the 2024-25 marketing season (October-September).
📊 Cotton Production Estimates by CCPC
The Cotton Production and Utilization Committee (CCPC) has revised its estimates, projecting total national production at 294.25 lakh bales.
🔹 Top Cotton-Producing States
| State | 2024-25 Production Estimate (Lakh Bales) |
|---|---|
| 🌟 Maharashtra | 89.10 |
| Gujarat | 71.35 |
| Telangana | 49.86 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 15.35 |
| Rajasthan | 18.45 |
| Karnataka | 19.15 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 8.77 |
| Haryana | 12.44 |
| Punjab | 2.72 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1.30 |
📝 Note: Each bale = 170 kg of cotton.
📍 Regional Breakdown of Cotton Production
✔ Central Zone (175.75 lakh bales) – Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh.
✔ Southern Zone (79.08 lakh bales) – Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu.
✔ Northern Zone (38.61 lakh bales) – Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab.
🔹 Orissa also produces significant cotton, but BT cotton cultivation remains restricted there.
📦 Cotton Stock & Market Outlook
📌 Remaining stock at the end of the 2024-25 season (30 September 2025) is expected to be 30.35 lakh bales.
📌 Impact on prices: The shift in production dominance could influence market rates, trading patterns, and policies.
📢 Industry Insight
📊 The revised estimates mark a turning point in India’s cotton sector, with Maharashtra leading the way for the first time in recent years.
📉 Gujarat’s production has seen a notable decline, while Telangana continues to hold its strong third position.