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Demand for cotton yarn up in south India; prices drop in Tiruppur

In Mumbai, despite increased demand, cotton yarn prices remained unchanged. Weavers have been purchasing yarn in preparation for ramping up production to accommodate their workforce. The recent uptick in cotton prices has also motivated them to buy. A Mumbai market trader told Fibre2Fashion, “Cotton yarn prices steadied at current level because of better demand. After summer holidays, workers are back in power looms. It will improve weaving activities. Higher buying activities in yarn is a good sign for the entire value chain.” 

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