Today’s silk cocoon price in Shidlaghatta (20 July 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹662/kg (₹511–₹736) across 536 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹789/kg (₹723–₹825) across 14 lots. CB is up ₹9 from yesterday’s ₹653/kg. BV is up ₹23 from yesterday’s ₹766/kg.
The Shidlaghatta government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 536 CB lots (28474 kg) and 14 BV lots (744 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.
Shidlaghatta Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 20/07/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 536 | 28474 | ₹511 | ₹736 | ₹662 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 14 | 744 | ₹723 | ₹825 | ₹789 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 20 July 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Shidlaghatta government market averaged ₹662/kg (₹511–₹736).
A total of 536 cross-breed lots covering 28474 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Shidlaghatta averaged ₹789/kg (₹723–₹825) across 14 lots on 20 July 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 20 July 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 20 July 2026
- Vijayapura Silk Cocoon Market – 20 July 2026
- Shidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 19 July 2026 (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.
