Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (29 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹722/kg (₹601–₹780) across 151 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹841/kg (₹699–₹877) across 6 lots. CB is down ₹10 from yesterday’s ₹732/kg. BV is down ₹26 from yesterday’s ₹867/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 151 CB lots (5014 kg) and 6 BV lots (148 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: 29/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 151 | 5014 | ₹601 | ₹780 | ₹722 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 6 | 148 | ₹699 | ₹877 | ₹841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 29 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹722/kg (₹601–₹780).
A total of 151 cross-breed lots covering 5014 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹841/kg (₹699–₹877) across 6 lots on 29 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 29 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 29 August 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 29 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.
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