In a surprising decision the Centre has banned with immediate effect exports of raw cotton. In a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade it was stated that even exports of cotton for which registration certificates have been issued will not be allowed.
Earlier in August last year the government removed restrictions on the export of cotton and allowed the commodity to be shipped under the open general licence (OGL) for remaining part of the season, August and September. The cotton season is between October and September.
The recent ban follows registration of over 12 million bales (of 170 kg each) of cotton for exports. The export ban coming at a time when cotton prices are ruling low has surprised shippers, industry and growers and is likely to lead to crash in prices and also to impact the export of at least 3 million bales.
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