A release from Lubbock, USA on August 20, 2014 stated that, According to recent estimates by Cotton Association of India (CAI) India’s cotton production for the crop year 2014-15 (October to September) will be 6.74 million metric tons.

CAI predicts that the production estimates for India by ICAC and USDA will be revised upward from their current estimates of 6.04 and 6.31 million metric tons respectively. Furthermore, according to CAI, India’s 2014-15 crop will be substantially higher than its current conservative estimate provided the weather continues to be favorable.

ICAC’s production estimate for China for 2014-15 is 6.22 million metric tons, while USDA estimates it to be 6.42 million metric tons. These figures enable India to become the leader in cotton production for 2014-15 crop year.

Dhiren Sheth, President of CAI stated in a recent release that “it is due to the concerted efforts of all those connected with cotton in India, importantly the farmers, the country is set to achieve this milestone.”