Today’s silk cocoon price in Sidlaghatta (31 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹773/kg (₹500–₹880) across 309 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹956/kg (₹942–₹966) across 3 lots. CB is up ₹13 from yesterday’s ₹760/kg. BV is up ₹57 from yesterday’s ₹899/kg.
The Sidlaghatta government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 309 CB lots (15732 kg) and 3 BV lots (143 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: 31/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 309 | 15732 | ₹500 | ₹880 | ₹773 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 3 | 143 | ₹942 | ₹966 | ₹956 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 31 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Sidlaghatta government market averaged ₹773/kg (₹500–₹880).
A total of 309 cross-breed lots covering 15732 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Sidlaghatta averaged ₹956/kg (₹942–₹966) across 3 lots on 31 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Kyalanuru Silk Cocoon Market – 31 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.
