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Arbitrage Calculator

Compare buying and selling prices across different markets, estimate transport/handling overheads, and check route viability.

01

Setting Market Prices

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Market Prices
Buy Price₹4,300
Sell Price₹4,900
Imported Live: Soybean ₹4,900
Input the buy price from your local market (origin) and the sell price from the destination market. You can also use the Live Price Checker widget to search for live mandi rates in other regions and import them directly.
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Defines the baseline price difference. This allows you to immediately see the gross spread before logistics, transport, or handling charges are deducted.

02

Modeling Volume and Handling

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Volume & Handling
Quantity10 tonnes
Handling₹120 / t
Purchase Cost₹43,000
Handling Cost₹1,200
Enter the total commodity quantity (in tonnes or quintals) along with local handling, bagging, and labor costs per unit. The calculator scales these parameters to calculate total purchase and operational expenses.
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Calculates exact base expenses. Modeling bulk volumes ensures that fixed loading charges and bagging overheads are scaled accurately per tonne.

03

Route Logistics and Transit Loss

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Route & Transit Loss
Distance150 km
Freight Rate₹4.5 / km/t
Transit Wastage1.5%
Freight Cost₹6,750
Wastage Loss₹735
Configure route-specific parameters such as distance, freight rate, and anticipated transit wastage. The system calculates freight charges and estimates commodity value loss due to moisture evaporation or spillage.
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Accounts for travel risk. Factoring in transit weight loss ensures you do not get surprised by lower weights at the destination weighing scale.

04

Net Profit and Return on Investment

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Net Profit₹4,315ROI: 8.5%
Route is Viable
Min Sell Price₹4,468
Profit / km₹29
View the final financial returns. The card displays your net profit or loss (color-coded green or red), ROI percentage, cost per km, profit per km, and the minimum selling price required to break even on this route.
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Drives smart selling decisions. The clear viability verdict tells you instantly if transport to a neighboring market is profitable or if you are better off selling locally.

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Market Prices
Buy Price₹4,300
Sell Price₹4,900
Imported Live: Soybean ₹4,900