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The overall behavior at cotton market on Thursday was firm and prices began to stabilise. Leading buyers stayed away from the trading ring . However, as per market estimates, the level of prices still remained above import parity.
The current spell of rains in Punjab is being reckoned to be healthy for standing cotton plants and could help improve production. However, leading spinners seemed to be unwilling to take any risk and are keen to import cotton once duty is withdrawn.