Tamil Nadu CM seeks cotton import duty removal as yarn prices spike to ₹330/kg

CM Stalin urged PM Modi to scrap cotton import duty as Tamil Nadu's textile sector faces a crisis with yarn prices climbing from ₹301 to ₹330 per kg. Met CII in Chennai to push investments and ease of doing business agenda.

— Source publishedFri, 15 May, 2026, 15:29 IST·First seen Fri, 15 May, 2026, 15:40 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Government of Tamil Nadu · Tamil Nadu CM met CII to discuss investment and ease of doing business, while urging PM Modi to remove cotton import duty amid a

Key facts

  • yarn prices Rs 301 to Rs 330 per kg

Why this matters

Policy uncertainty and raw material volatility open a window to scout distressed spinning assets in Tamil Nadu while engaging CII channels on the investment agenda.