All-India cotton arrivals up by 69,000 bales on 18 Dec.

Total cotton arrivals at major spot markets across India at 181,000 bales (1 bale = 170 kg) on Dec 18, up by 69,000 bales from 15 Dec. Cotton arrivals in the country were hit on Friday as ginners across India had called a one-day strike seeking relief on goods and services tax.