Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (26 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹537/kg (₹345–₹603) across 240 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹756/kg (₹528–₹800) across 15 lots. CB is up ₹5 from yesterday’s ₹532/kg. BV is up ₹98 from yesterday’s ₹658/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 240 CB lots (11133 kg) and 15 BV lots (670 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: 26/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 240 | 11133 | ₹345 | ₹603 | ₹537 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 15 | 670 | ₹528 | ₹800 | ₹756 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 26 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹537/kg (₹345–₹603).
A total of 240 cross-breed lots covering 11133 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹756/kg (₹528–₹800) across 15 lots on 26 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market 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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