.So far the past few days, Subbu was the driver for his own vehicle, a lorry. They are a joint family. His brother is actually a driver. But since he was ill, Subbu had assumed that role. It is paddy harvesting season. What did Subbu do.
The paddy (Ambai16) that is grown in his own farm as well as that of his neighbours had to be shuttled between Village to town Market.
He shuttles around 100 kottai paddy. Each kottai is equivalent of around 136 Kgs or approximately two gunny bags (sacs).
Each Kottai is purchased at Rs.1650/- by him and sold for Rs. 1750. He spends around 20/- for uploading and measuring. Net profit is Rs.80/- per Kottai of paddy or Rs.0.60/- per kg.
Since he has done hauling of around 100 Kottai (13 tonnes), he has earned a gross 8000/- profit excluding his spend on diesel. Not bad.
However he regretted that the farmers should have "held" the stock for some more time before selling. He predicted that the rate will go upto Rs. 2000/- per kottai in just another month or two. But alas !, no one is waiting. They want to make quick money !.
The paddy (Ambai16) that is grown in his own farm as well as that of his neighbours had to be shuttled between Village to town Market.He shuttles around 100 kottai paddy. Each kottai is equivalent of around 136 Kgs or approximately two gunny bags (sacs).
Each Kottai is purchased at Rs.1650/- by him and sold for Rs. 1750. He spends around 20/- for uploading and measuring. Net profit is Rs.80/- per Kottai of paddy or Rs.0.60/- per kg.
Since he has done hauling of around 100 Kottai (13 tonnes), he has earned a gross 8000/- profit excluding his spend on diesel. Not bad.
However he regretted that the farmers should have "held" the stock for some more time before selling. He predicted that the rate will go upto Rs. 2000/- per kottai in just another month or two. But alas !, no one is waiting. They want to make quick money !.
No comments:
Post a Comment