Public queue up from 5 am to buy Mysore Silk saree at KSIC showroom while people with VIP influence quietly pick up sarees at counter inside KSIC Centenary Building after 3 pm Mysore/Mysuru: In what many see as a mockery of the spirit of equality in a democracy, an exclusive or call it a secret…
Mysore Silk’s fortunes take a turn around
November 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A few years ago, Mysore Silk sarees were battling dwindling demand, pushing the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) into financial distress. Officials struggled to revive sales, even travelling to countries like Dubai to promote the sarees. The efforts, however, yielded little success, and mounting travel and logistics expenses became an additional burden. Allegations of…
Italian looms to be installed at Mysore Silk factory
March 28, 202216th KSIC outlet in Karnataka, sixth in Mysuru, opens on Kalidasa Road in Jayalakshmipuram Key takeaways Apart from traditional Mysore Silk sarees, Crepe de chine (lightweight cloth similar to silk crepe) sarees are on sale. Georgette, plain printed sarees, ties, scarves wedding collections. 25 percent rebate on purchase. Pure gold and silver saree collection —…








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