Today’s silk cocoon price in Sidlaghatta (8 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹783/kg (₹637–₹850) across 312 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹888/kg (₹722–₹1020) across 13 lots. CB is up ₹36 from yesterday’s ₹747/kg. BV is up ₹28 from yesterday’s ₹860/kg.
The Sidlaghatta government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 312 CB lots (15743 kg) and 13 BV lots (804 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: 08/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 312 | 15743 | ₹637 | ₹850 | ₹783 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 13 | 804 | ₹722 | ₹1020 | ₹888 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 8 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Sidlaghatta government market averaged ₹783/kg (₹637–₹850).
A total of 312 cross-breed lots covering 15743 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Sidlaghatta averaged ₹888/kg (₹722–₹1020) across 13 lots on 8 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.

