What is arhat?
Arhat is the commission an adhati charges for arranging a mandi sale. It is usually calculated as a percentage of the gross lot value.
Adhat and Mandi Commission Calculator
Free, instant, and built to Pakistani mandi conventions. Arhat, bardana, tulai, market committee fee — all on one screen, in PKR.
Who should use this calculator?
This calculator is for adhatis, traders, farmers and mandi accountants who need a quick estimate for arhat, bardana, tulai, market fee and party settlement.
How is mandi commission calculated?
Mandi commission is commonly calculated as gross value multiplied by the agreed arhat rate, then shown separately from deductions.
What is bardana deduction?
Bardana deduction covers bags or packaging used for the crop lot. It may be calculated per bag or by an agreed party rule.
What is tulai?
Tulai is the weighing charge or weighing-related deduction applied when crop quantity is measured in the mandi.
What is market committee fee?
Market committee fee is a mandi charge that should remain separate from the adhati commission on the settlement.
Kachi arhti vs pakki arhti
A kachi arhti works as a commission agent. A pakki arhti may also buy and sell on their own account, changing risk and settlement.
Example calculation
A 100 maund lot sold at PKR 4,000 per maund has a gross value of PKR 400,000. At 2% arhat, commission is PKR 8,000 before adding any bardana, tulai, market fee or other agreed deductions.
Calculator results are estimates. Final mandi settlement may vary by market rules, crop, quality, rate, deductions, commission agreement and party settlement.