Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (28 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹732/kg (₹560–₹808) across 120 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹867/kg (₹867–₹867) across 1 lots. CB is up ₹2 from yesterday’s ₹730/kg. BV is up ₹136 from yesterday’s ₹731/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 120 CB lots (4219 kg) and 1 BV lots (25 kg). Bi-voltine cocoons continue to command a premium over cross-breed due to their superior thread quality and demand from export-grade silk reelers.
Kanakapura Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 28/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 120 | 4219 | ₹560 | ₹808 | ₹732 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 1 | 25 | ₹867 | ₹867 | ₹867 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 28 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹732/kg (₹560–₹808).
A total of 120 cross-breed lots covering 4219 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹867/kg (₹867–₹867) across 1 lots on 28 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 28 August 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 28 August 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 28 August 2026
- Kanakapura 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.
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