Calculations

Daam (Price / Rate)·دام

Roman Urdu: Daam / Mandi Rate

Daam is the per-unit price at which a lot trades in the mandi — quoted per maund, per 40 kg, or per kg depending on the crop. It is discovered by open auction (boli) and depends on quality, grade, moisture, supply, and season. Daam × quantity gives the gross lot value before any deductions.

Example usage

Example: Daam (Price / Rate) is shown as a separate line on the parchi so the farmer, buyer, and munshi can see the final settlement clearly.

Frequently asked: Daam (Price / Rate)

What's the difference between daam and a reported mandi rate?+

Daam is the actual per-unit price agreed for a specific lot. A reported mandi rate is a market observation for comparison; the final lot price can differ with quality, grade, moisture, quantity, deductions, and negotiation.

How is the daam decided in a mandi?+

By open auction — the adhati calls a boli and buyers bid up; the highest bid the seller accepts becomes the daam for that lot. Quality and the day's supply move it.

Why does the same crop have a different daam across mandis?+

Local supply and demand, distance from buyers and mills, the quality of the day's arrivals, and transport costs all differ — so the daam (and the spread between mandis) varies daily.

Related terms

Boli (Auction)·بولی

The open-outcry auction held in mandi where multiple buyers bid for a lot. The adhati conducts the a…

Maund (Mann)·من

The traditional Pakistani weight unit used in mandis. 1 maund = 40 kg in most of Pakistan (Punjab, S…

Spread (Beopari Profit)·سپریڈ

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