Economic analysis of chilli cold storage units in Khammam District, Telangana

The present study looks into the economics of chilli cold storage units in Khammam district of Telengana. For the purpose of study, 39 cold storages were chosen in which 13 were large sized, 17 were medium sized and-nine were small sized units. Analysis of costs and return, net present value, benefit cost ratio and internal rate-of return were used for economic investigation. The total investment incurred in setting up of large, medium and small size cold storage units were Rs.8 crore, 5.5 crore and 4.5 crore, respectively. The total cost incurred was estimated as Rs.120.2/bag in large cold storage units, Rs.117.64/bag in medium sized cold storage units and Rs.128/bag in small sized cold storage units. The study emphasized on the need for initial capital support in order to ensure establishment of more number of cold storage units in various locations across the country.