Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (29 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹726/kg (₹605–₹778) across 189 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹767/kg (₹684–₹805) across 6 lots. CB is down ₹1 from yesterday’s ₹727/kg. BV is down ₹4 from yesterday’s ₹771/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 189 CB lots (7302 kg) and 6 BV lots (220 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: 29/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 189 | 7302 | ₹605 | ₹778 | ₹726 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 6 | 220 | ₹684 | ₹805 | ₹767 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 29 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹726/kg (₹605–₹778).
A total of 189 cross-breed lots covering 7302 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹767/kg (₹684–₹805) across 6 lots on 29 September 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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