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After recording consistent price gains during the first five months of 2026, the South Indian Cotton Yarn market has entered a corrective phase. June marked the first meaningful decline in prices, offering some relief to textile manufacturers, exporters, and garment producers who had been grappling with rising raw material costs throughout the year. 

The Indian Oil & Grease Resistance (OGR) Paper market is experiencing mounting pressure as weak regional demand and abundant supply continue to weigh on pricing sentiment. Falling kraft pulp costs, combined with aggressive capacity expansions by Chinese paper manufacturers, have increased competition across Asian markets, making it difficult for suppliers to sustain higher price levels.