Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (16 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹645/kg (₹544–₹698) across 226 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹731/kg (₹716–₹745) across 2 lots. CB is down ₹8 from yesterday’s ₹653/kg. BV is down ₹16 from yesterday’s ₹747/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 226 CB lots (9754 kg) and 2 BV lots (79 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: 16/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 226 | 9754 | ₹544 | ₹698 | ₹645 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 2 | 79 | ₹716 | ₹745 | ₹731 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 16 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹645/kg (₹544–₹698).
A total of 226 cross-breed lots covering 9754 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹731/kg (₹716–₹745) across 2 lots on 16 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 16 October 2026
- Kolar Silk Cocoon Market – 16 October 2026
- Vijayapura Silk Cocoon Market – 16 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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