Today’s silk cocoon price in Chintamani (11 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹663/kg, ranging from ₹405 to ₹720 per kg across 24 lots. CB is up ₹6 from yesterday’s ₹657/kg.
The Chintamani government silk cocoon market transacted 24 lots covering 1212.0 kg of cross-breed cocoons today. Karnataka’s sericulture farmers depend on these daily government auctions for transparent price discovery, with rates driven by cocoon quality, shell ratio and demand from silk reelers.
Chintamani Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
ಚಿಂತಾಮಣಿ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಧಾರಣೆ
Date: 11/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 24 | 1212.0 | ₹405 | ₹720 | ₹663 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 11 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Chintamani government market averaged ₹663/kg (₹405–₹720).
A total of 24 cross-breed lots covering 1212.0 kg were traded.
BV cocoons have longer, finer, more uniform filament and higher renditta, making them preferred for export-grade raw silk — so they consistently fetch a price premium over CB cocoons.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 11 August 2026
- Sidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 11 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 11 August 2026
- Chintamani Silk Cocoon Market – previous day
- All Silk Cocoon Market daily rates
Karnataka’s sericulture sector provides daily price discovery for farmers through government-regulated cocoon markets operated under the Department of Sericulture, Government of Karnataka. National silk production and price statistics are published by the Central Silk Board. Rates above are reported as-is from official market records and updated each market day.
