Today’s silk cocoon price in Sidlaghatta (26 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹785/kg (₹646–₹885) across 171 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹768/kg (₹700–₹956) across 13 lots. CB is up ₹36 from yesterday’s ₹749/kg. BV is down ₹60 from yesterday’s ₹828/kg.
The Sidlaghatta government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 171 CB lots (8160 kg) and 13 BV lots (853 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.
Sidlaghatta Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 26/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 171 | 8160 | ₹646 | ₹885 | ₹785 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 13 | 853 | ₹700 | ₹956 | ₹768 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 26 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Sidlaghatta government market averaged ₹785/kg (₹646–₹885).
A total of 171 cross-breed lots covering 8160 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Sidlaghatta averaged ₹768/kg (₹700–₹956) across 13 lots on 26 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 26 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 26 August 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 26 August 2026
- Sidlaghatta 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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