Mandi Net Realization & Your True Price
Beyond arhat
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The price quoted at the mandi isn't what you take home — commission (arhat), hamali, weighing and transport are deducted. Get the gross value, total deductions, net realisation and net per quintal to compare mandis.
Calculate mandi take-home
Next: you actually pocket ₹1,925/qtl, not the quoted ₹2,000 — negotiate on this net figure, and compare mandis on total deductions, not just the headline rate.
Mandi charges (commission, hamali, weighing, transport) quietly erode the quoted rate. A higher rate at a costlier mandi can net you less than a lower rate close by.
Mandi net realisation — key facts
- Gross value
- quoted price × quantity
- Arhat
- commission, usually a % of gross
- Hamali
- loading/unloading labour charge
- Also deducted
- weighing & transport
- Net realisation
- gross − all deductions
- Net per quintal
- net realisation ÷ quantity
- Use
- compare mandis & direct sales
- Privacy
- Runs in your browser; nothing uploaded
The price you hear isn't the price you keep
The rate called out at the mandi feels like your earnings — but it's only the starting point. The commission agent takes arhat, usually a percentage of the gross. Hamali pays the labour that loads and unloads your bags. Weighing has its charge, and transport to the mandi was your cost in the first place. Strip all of these away and what remains is the net realisation, the money that actually reaches your hands. Divide it by your quantity and you have the net per quintal — your true price.
This tool turns the headline rate into the gross value, total deductions, net realisation and net per quintal in 8 currencies. Reduced to net per quintal, every option becomes comparable, so you can judge one mandi against another — or against a direct sale. Pair it with the Store or Sell, MSP Profitability and Break-Even Price tools to decide where and when to sell.
See every deduction
Arhat, hamali, weighing and transport in one place.
Find your real price
Net realisation, not the quoted headline rate.
Know it per quintal
True net price for each quintal you sell.
Compare mandis
Pick the option that actually pays you more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is mandi net realisation calculated?+
Start with the gross value — the quoted price per quintal times your quantity. From it, subtract every deduction: commission (arhat), hamali for loading and unloading, weighing charges and transport. What's left is the net realisation. Divide that by your quantity and you get the net per quintal — your true take-home price. This tool does all of it instantly.
What is arhat (commission)?+
Arhat is the commission charged by the commission agent (arhatiya) who handles your sale in the mandi, usually a percentage of the gross value. It's typically the largest single deduction. Because it scales with the price, a higher quoted rate also means a higher commission, so the net realisation is what really matters.
What is hamali?+
Hamali is the charge for the manual labour that loads, unloads and stacks your produce in the mandi, usually levied per bag or per quintal. It's a fixed-style cost that doesn't change with price, so it weighs more heavily on lower-value loads. The tool deducts it along with the other charges.
Why is the quoted price not what I take home?+
The price called out at the mandi is the gross rate before costs. By the time commission, hamali, weighing and transport are taken out, your actual receipt is noticeably lower. Knowing the net realisation — not the headline price — is the only honest way to judge what a sale is worth.
What is net per quintal and why does it matter?+
Net per quintal is the net realisation divided by your quantity — the true price you earn for each quintal after all deductions. It's the figure to compare across mandis or against a direct sale, because two mandis quoting the same price can leave you with very different amounts once their charges differ.
How does this help me compare mandis?+
A mandi with a slightly lower quoted price but lighter charges can leave you better off than one with a higher quote and heavy commission and hamali. By reducing every option to net per quintal, the tool lets you compare mandis — and direct or farm-gate sales — on a like-for-like basis.
Are transport and weighing always deducted?+
It depends on the sale. Transport to the mandi is your cost whether or not the buyer itemises it; weighing (tulai) and market fees may or may not appear separately. Enter the charges that apply to your sale; leave any at zero that don't, and the net realisation adjusts accordingly.
Can I use this outside India?+
Yes — arhat, hamali and APMC fees are India-specific names, but the idea of a gross price reduced by commission, handling, weighing and transport to a net realisation is universal. Choose your currency and enter your local charges to find the true net price in any market.
Is this an official statement?+
No — it's a planning estimate to reveal your true take-home price. Actual deductions depend on the mandi, the commission agent and the day's charges. Use this tool to compare options and negotiate, then reconcile against the agent's settlement slip after the sale.
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