Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (27 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹730/kg (₹588–₹818) across 124 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹731/kg (₹711–₹755) across 5 lots. CB is up ₹5 from yesterday’s ₹725/kg. BV is down ₹106 from yesterday’s ₹837/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 124 CB lots (3975 kg) and 5 BV lots (121 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: 27/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 124 | 3975 | ₹588 | ₹818 | ₹730 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 5 | 121 | ₹711 | ₹755 | ₹731 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 27 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹730/kg (₹588–₹818).
A total of 124 cross-breed lots covering 3975 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹731/kg (₹711–₹755) across 5 lots on 27 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 27 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 27 August 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 27 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.
