Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (15 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹653/kg (₹475–₹712) across 261 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹747/kg (₹593–₹825) across 14 lots. CB is down ₹2 from yesterday’s ₹655/kg. BV is down ₹16 from yesterday’s ₹763/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 261 CB lots (11108 kg) and 14 BV lots (415 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: 15/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 261 | 11108 | ₹475 | ₹712 | ₹653 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 14 | 415 | ₹593 | ₹825 | ₹747 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 15 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹653/kg (₹475–₹712).
A total of 261 cross-breed lots covering 11108 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹747/kg (₹593–₹825) across 14 lots on 15 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 15 October 2026
- Santemarahalli Silk Cocoon Market – 15 October 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 15 October 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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