Today’s silk cocoon price in Ramanagara (17 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹662/kg (₹511–₹760) across 143 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹772/kg (₹500–₹930) across 374 lots. CB is up ₹32 from yesterday’s ₹630/kg. BV is up ₹6 from yesterday’s ₹766/kg.
The Ramanagara government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 143 CB lots (6230.56 kg) and 374 BV lots (29973.27 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.
Ramanagara Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 17/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 143 | 6230.56 | ₹511 | ₹760 | ₹662 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 374 | 29973.27 | ₹500 | ₹930 | ₹772 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 17 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Ramanagara government market averaged ₹662/kg (₹511–₹760).
A total of 143 cross-breed lots covering 6230.56 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Ramanagara averaged ₹772/kg (₹500–₹930) across 374 lots on 17 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 17 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 17 August 2026
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – 17 August 2026
- Ramanagara 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.