Today’s silk cocoon price in Chintamani (18 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹765/kg, ranging from ₹720 to ₹816 per kg across 7 lots. CB is up ₹20 from yesterday’s ₹745/kg.
The Chintamani government silk cocoon market transacted 7 lots covering 415 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: 18/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 7 | 415 | ₹720 | ₹816 | ₹765 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 18 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Chintamani government market averaged ₹765/kg (₹720–₹816).
A total of 7 cross-breed lots covering 415 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
- Sidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 2026
- Vijayapura Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 2026
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 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.
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