Mandi Charges & Net Price Calculator
See exactly what you take home after commission, market fee, weighing and transport when selling in a mandi.
Net = gross − (commission % + market fee %) × gross − fixed charges − transport. Commission and fee rates are state-regulated and vary (commission often 1–2.5% — in some states payable by the buyer, not the farmer); always reconcile the arhatiya's slip against this arithmetic.
Indicative planning figures based on published research averages. Local soil tests, varieties and weather change actual requirements — confirm with your agronomist or extension officer.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Farmers and agri-students use the free Mandi Charges & Net Price Calculator for an instant, accurate farm-economics answer — no formulas to remember, works offline.
About Mandi Charges & Net Price Calculator
The mandi board displays the auction price, but what reaches your pocket is smaller: arhatiya commission, market fee and cess, weighing and labour charges, plus your own transport all come off the top. This tool itemises every deduction and computes your true net price per quintal — the number to compare against a village trader's doorstep offer, which often looks lower but carries no deductions or transport. It also arms you to check the arhatiya's settlement slip line by line; mistakes and padded charges are far easier to spot when you've already done the arithmetic.
How to use Mandi Charges & Net Price Calculator
- 1Enter your crop/farm figures into the inputs.
- 2Read the headline result and the supporting breakdown.
- 3Apply the guidance in the note to your selling and investment decisions.
Why use Mandi Charges & Net Price Calculator?
- ✓Uses the standard, citable farm-economics method
- ✓Clear inputs with realistic Indian defaults
- ✓Instant result with the full working shown
- ✓Free, fully in-browser and private
Frequently asked questions
What charges are deducted when selling in a mandi?+
Typically arhatiya (commission agent) commission of 1–2.5%, market fee + cess of ~1–2% (state-dependent, sometimes buyer-paid), weighing/labour charges, and your transport. Together they commonly take 3–6% off the gross value.
Is selling to a village trader better than the mandi?+
Compare the trader's doorstep price against your mandi NET price per quintal (after all deductions and transport) — not the auction price. For small lots and distant mandis, doorstep sale often nets more; for large lots, mandi competition usually wins despite charges.
Is this tool free and private?+
Yes — free, no sign-up, and all calculation runs in your browser, so it works offline at the farm and your data never leaves the device.
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