Cold Storage ROI & Payback Calculator
Estimates payback period from project capex, NHB subsidy %, and NABCONS-published post-harvest loss ranges for the commodity you store.
Project Inputs
Commodity & capacity
Capex & subsidy
NHB DPR norm ≈ ₹80k/MT
Revenue & opex
Payback Estimate
Planning estimate. Annual benefit uses the larger of loss-avoided value or commercial rental revenue, not both.
FAQs
Where do the post-harvest loss ranges come from?
NABCONS 2022 commodity-wise loss study, cited in Lok Sabha Unstarred Question 1773 (5 Dec 2024). Fruits 6.0–15.1%, Vegetables 4.9–11.6%, Marine Fish 8.76%, Cereals 3.9–5.9%, Pulses 5.7–6.7%.
How is payback calculated?
Owner capex (post-subsidy) divided by annual net benefit. Annual net benefit = max(loss-avoided value, rental revenue) minus annual opex. Loss-avoided uses the mid-point of the NABCONS range and assumes 2 storage cycles per year.
Is this an exact projection?
No. It is a planning estimate. Actual returns depend on commodity mix, occupancy, energy tariffs, lender terms, and market prices. Use this to size the opportunity, not to commit capital.