Today’s silk cocoon price in Kolar (23 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹733/kg (₹550–₹779) across 17 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹879/kg (₹672–₹966) across 49 lots. CB is up ₹20 from yesterday’s ₹713/kg. BV is down ₹1 from yesterday’s ₹880/kg.
The Kolar government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 17 CB lots (752.52 kg) and 49 BV lots (3217.62 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.
Kolar Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 23/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 17 | 752.52 | ₹550 | ₹779 | ₹733 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 49 | 3217.62 | ₹672 | ₹966 | ₹879 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 23 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kolar government market averaged ₹733/kg (₹550–₹779).
A total of 17 cross-breed lots covering 752.52 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kolar averaged ₹879/kg (₹672–₹966) across 49 lots on 23 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.
