Economic analysis of the business model for mass seed production of nutrient-dense small indigenous fish species mola (Amblypharyngodon mola)
Small indigenous fish species, such as mola carplet (Amblypharyngodon mola), play a crucial role in the diets of fish-dependent populations in India due to their rich micronutrient content. Recognized as a key species for promoting nutrition-sensitive aquaculture, mola has recently been successfully...
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| author | Chand, Bimal Dubey, Sourabh Panemangalore, Arun Gaikwad, Amar Das, Rashmi Gogoi, Kalpajit Rajts, Francois |
| author_browse | Chand, Bimal Das, Rashmi Dubey, Sourabh Gaikwad, Amar Gogoi, Kalpajit Panemangalore, Arun Rajts, Francois |
| author_facet | Chand, Bimal Dubey, Sourabh Panemangalore, Arun Gaikwad, Amar Das, Rashmi Gogoi, Kalpajit Rajts, Francois |
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| description | Small indigenous fish species, such as mola carplet (Amblypharyngodon mola), play a crucial role in the diets of fish-dependent populations in India due to their rich micronutrient content. Recognized as a key species for promoting nutrition-sensitive aquaculture, mola has recently been successfully bred in hatcheries using standardized induced breeding and mass seed production protocols. This study assesses the economic viability of integrating mola seed production into an existing carp hatchery in Odisha, India. A comprehensive financial analysis, including cost-return assessment, bankability, economic performance, break-even analysis, and sensitivity testing, was conducted. The proposed model has a production capacity of 1 million seeds per cycle, with 24 cycles annually. The total investment required is INR 4,12,932 ($4,975), comprising capital expenses of INR 2,56,650 ($3,092) and annual operational costs of INR 1,56,282 ($1,883) considering loan component. The business model demonstrates strong profitability, with an operational profit margin of 53.57% at a selling price of INR 1,000 ($12) per 100,000 hatchlings. The break-even point is achieved at 17 production cycles per year and INR 885 ($10) of per unit of seeds price. Financial indicators confirm high viability, with a benefit-cost ratio of 1.67, a net present value of INR 2,28,233 ($2,750), and an internal rate of return of 32.94%. The model is also bankable, evidenced by a debt service coverage ratio of 1.63, and remains profitable under various sensitivity scenarios. These findings highlight the potential for integrating mola seed production into existing carp hatcheries, offering a scalable and sustainable approach to strengthening small indigenous fish farming and advancing nutrition-sensitive aquaculture in India. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1777392025-12-02T10:59:51Z Economic analysis of the business model for mass seed production of nutrient-dense small indigenous fish species mola (Amblypharyngodon mola) Chand, Bimal Dubey, Sourabh Panemangalore, Arun Gaikwad, Amar Das, Rashmi Gogoi, Kalpajit Rajts, Francois economic analysis amblypharyngodon mola fish business model mass seed production bankability Small indigenous fish species, such as mola carplet (Amblypharyngodon mola), play a crucial role in the diets of fish-dependent populations in India due to their rich micronutrient content. Recognized as a key species for promoting nutrition-sensitive aquaculture, mola has recently been successfully bred in hatcheries using standardized induced breeding and mass seed production protocols. This study assesses the economic viability of integrating mola seed production into an existing carp hatchery in Odisha, India. A comprehensive financial analysis, including cost-return assessment, bankability, economic performance, break-even analysis, and sensitivity testing, was conducted. The proposed model has a production capacity of 1 million seeds per cycle, with 24 cycles annually. The total investment required is INR 4,12,932 ($4,975), comprising capital expenses of INR 2,56,650 ($3,092) and annual operational costs of INR 1,56,282 ($1,883) considering loan component. The business model demonstrates strong profitability, with an operational profit margin of 53.57% at a selling price of INR 1,000 ($12) per 100,000 hatchlings. The break-even point is achieved at 17 production cycles per year and INR 885 ($10) of per unit of seeds price. Financial indicators confirm high viability, with a benefit-cost ratio of 1.67, a net present value of INR 2,28,233 ($2,750), and an internal rate of return of 32.94%. The model is also bankable, evidenced by a debt service coverage ratio of 1.63, and remains profitable under various sensitivity scenarios. These findings highlight the potential for integrating mola seed production into existing carp hatcheries, offering a scalable and sustainable approach to strengthening small indigenous fish farming and advancing nutrition-sensitive aquaculture in India. 2025-11-11T03:14:05Z 2025-11-11T03:14:05Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177739 en Open Access application/pdf Wiley Bimal Chand, Sourabh Dubey, Arun Panemangalore, Amar Gaikwad, Rashmi Das, Kalpajit Gogoi, Francois Rajts. (16/7/2025). Economic analysis of the business model for mass seed production of nutrient-dense small indigenous fish species mola (Amblypharyngodon mola). Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, 56 (4). |
| spellingShingle | economic analysis amblypharyngodon mola fish business model mass seed production bankability Chand, Bimal Dubey, Sourabh Panemangalore, Arun Gaikwad, Amar Das, Rashmi Gogoi, Kalpajit Rajts, Francois Economic analysis of the business model for mass seed production of nutrient-dense small indigenous fish species mola (Amblypharyngodon mola) |
| title | Economic analysis of the business model for mass seed production of nutrient-dense small indigenous fish species mola (Amblypharyngodon mola) |
| title_full | Economic analysis of the business model for mass seed production of nutrient-dense small indigenous fish species mola (Amblypharyngodon mola) |
| title_fullStr | Economic analysis of the business model for mass seed production of nutrient-dense small indigenous fish species mola (Amblypharyngodon mola) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Economic analysis of the business model for mass seed production of nutrient-dense small indigenous fish species mola (Amblypharyngodon mola) |
| title_short | Economic analysis of the business model for mass seed production of nutrient-dense small indigenous fish species mola (Amblypharyngodon mola) |
| title_sort | economic analysis of the business model for mass seed production of nutrient dense small indigenous fish species mola amblypharyngodon mola |
| topic | economic analysis amblypharyngodon mola fish business model mass seed production bankability |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177739 |
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