High local orders may push Govt. to temporarily stop online sales Bengaluru: The huge demand for traditional Mysore Silk sarees produced by Government-run Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Limited dominated discussions in the State Assembly yesterday, with legislators across party lines urging the Government to increase production and strengthen the historic institution. The discussion culminated…
Bengaluru: Over the past three years, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25, the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Limited has produced a total of 3,10,667 Mysore Silk sarees, of which 3,09,659 have been sold, according to data shared in the Assembly. Year Sarees sold Net sales Net profit 2022-2023 98,277 Rs. 206.35 crore Rs. 46.75 crore 2023-2024…
Draped in Mysore Silk sarees, 100 women to petition Mysuru DC against stadium Mysore/Mysuru: In a show of solidarity with Mysore’s silk heritage, over 100 women draped in traditional Mysore Silk sarees will call on Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy at his office tomorrow (Mar. 4), urging him to drop the proposed construction of…
Mysore/Mysuru: With gold and silver prices soaring, the cost of Mysore Silk sarees has risen sharply, by about 8 to 10 percent and now ranges from Rs. 19,000 to Rs. 2.5 lakh depending on the variety, design and texture. Despite the higher prices, customers continue to flock to buy them, drawn by their distinctive colours,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Akshata Murty, entrepreneur and wife of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has launched a cultural initiative to showcase the grandeur of Mysuru’s royal heritage and the elegance of Mysore Silk sarees to global audiences. Through a special video series created in collaboration with London’s prestigious Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, she is spotlighting…
Mysore/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…
Mysuru: The Centenary Hall on the premises of Silk Weaving Factory, Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Ltd., on Manandavadi Road in the city, witnessed a heavy rush of women and men, for the consecutive second day today, to grab 25 percent discount offered on the seconds sale of eponymous Mysore Silk sarees. The discount sales…
Mysuru: With Ugadi round the corner and Ramzan festivities underway, women from Mysuru city, surrounding taluks and villages flocked to the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) premises on Manandavadi Road this morning to secure their favourite silk sarees. The occasion: 25 percent discount on seconds sale silk sarees from today until Mar. 15. Renowned for…
Mysore/Mysuru: Despite intense competition, Mysore Silk sarees continue to be the pick of many women folk, especially during festive seasons and other auspicious occasions. Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Limited that has 14 showrooms including 13 in the State and one in Hyderabad in Telangana State, sold the eponymous Mysore Silk sarees worth total Rs….
Mysore/Mysuru: President Droupadi Murmu wore a white Mysore Silk saree with gold zari for the Dasara inauguration atop Chamundi Hill here this morning. The original silk saree worth Rs. 70,000, specially weaved at the Silk Weaving Factory of Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation on Manandavadi Road here, was gifted to her by the State delegation which…
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