Strong demand for quality cotton kept prices firm on Saturday.
Interestingly, higher arrival of phutti (seed cotton) did not dent cotton prices.
Due to peak season for the textile industry, there was rush of buyers who were keen to replenish their cotton inventories. It was encouraging that the flow of quality cotton also remained high. Phutti arrival is at its peak since picking in almost all cotton growing districts of Punjab is in full swing.
However, phutti arrival