Textile stocks rallied sharply in Monday’s trade after the Ministry of Finance suspended the 11 per cent import duty on cotton from June 1 to October 31, offering major relief to the textile industry amid elevated raw material costs.

The Centre has removed cotton import duty until October 31, aiming to lower textile input costs, boost exports and ensure adequate cotton supply.

Textile industry backs cotton duty waiver, saying it will ease raw material costs, bridge supply gaps and improve India's export competitiveness.

The current 11 percent import duty will be suspended until October 30