Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (27 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹562/kg (₹393–₹619) across 206 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹765/kg (₹460–₹830) across 14 lots. CB is up ₹25 from yesterday’s ₹537/kg. BV is up ₹9 from yesterday’s ₹756/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 206 CB lots (8955 kg) and 14 BV lots (660 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: 27/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 206 | 8955 | ₹393 | ₹619 | ₹562 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 14 | 660 | ₹460 | ₹830 | ₹765 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 27 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹562/kg (₹393–₹619).
A total of 206 cross-breed lots covering 8955 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹765/kg (₹460–₹830) across 14 lots on 27 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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