Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (8 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹734/kg (₹571–₹788) across 165 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹842/kg (₹751–₹868) across 13 lots. CB is down ₹12 from yesterday’s ₹746/kg. BV is up ₹5 from yesterday’s ₹837/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 165 CB lots (5903 kg) and 13 BV lots (295 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: 08/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 165 | 5903 | ₹571 | ₹788 | ₹734 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 13 | 295 | ₹751 | ₹868 | ₹842 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 8 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹734/kg (₹571–₹788).
A total of 165 cross-breed lots covering 5903 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹842/kg (₹751–₹868) across 13 lots on 8 September 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 8 September 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 8 September 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 8 September 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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