NEW DELHI: The Central Government has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports by two months, until December 31, 2026. The exemption was due to expire on October 31.
The Finance Ministry issued a notification extending the relief to ensure adequate availability of raw cotton for India's textile industry and ease input cost pressures.
The move is expected to benefit textile and apparel manufacturers, particularly small and medium enterprises, by improving access to raw materials and supporting uninterrupted production.
The extension was notified through Notification No. 35/2026-Customs, issued on October 30.
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