Pricing & Contribution Margin Simulator
Realistic cost modeling including RTO reserve, shipping, and marketing assumptions (SRS Section 11)
Variable Cost Inputs (in ₹)
Economics Breakdown
Selling Price₹1499
Payment Gateway (2%)-₹30
Return / RTO Reserve (5%)-₹75
COGS + Inbound + Packaging-₹525
Delivery + Ad Marketing-₹255
Gross Margin (Pre-Marketing & Shipping)₹974 (65%)
Net Contribution per Unit
₹614 (41%)
Sustainable unit economics above 25% target.
📖 Golden Rule: Gross Margin (₹974) is pre-marketing. Contribution Margin (₹614) includes ad spend & delivery. Neither should be confused with net profit (which deducts fixed team/tech overhead).
Strategic Scenario Comparison
Regular Price
0%₹1499
Contribution₹614
Margin %41%
Launch Offer
15% Off₹1274
Contribution₹389
Margin %31%
Festive Flash Sale
25% Off₹1124
Contribution₹239
Margin %21%
Clearance / Liquidation
40% Off₹899
Contribution₹14
Margin %2%