North India’s cotton sowing area unlikely to recover after major drop
Cotton sowing in north India is expected to remain subdued in the 2025–26 season, despite a sharp acreage decline last year. While Punjab may see a slight recovery, Haryana and Rajasthan face further reductions due to water scarcity and shifting preference towards wheat and paddy, which offer assured procurement. Total acreage may fall below 10 lakh hectares.
Cotton sowing in north India is expected to remain subdued in the 2025–26 season, despite a sharp acreage decline last year.
While Punjab may see a slight recovery, Haryana and Rajasthan face further reductions due to water scarcity and shifting preference towards wheat and paddy, which offer assured procurement.
Total acreage may fall below 10 lakh hectares.
