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The cost economics of a self-propelled planter with an electronic seed metering system generally show promising benefits in terms of precision, operational efficiency, and economic viability. Such planters reduce seed wastage by providing precise seed metering, improve sowing efficiency, and reduce labor costs.The cost of the developed planter was assessed to be ₹ 32314.00 and the operational cost was observed to be ₹ 192.65 per hour. The saving over traditional planting was of 49.83% and payback period, break-even point and benefit-cost ratio were obtained to be 2-year, 50 h. yr^-1 and 5.70. The self-propelled planter was precise in operation, ergonomically comfortable and cost effective. The initial investment cost of such planters is higher compared to conventional models, but savings on seeds, labor, and operational efficiency typically compensate over time. The purpose of this study is to conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit and investment analysis of the self-propelled planter with an electronic seed metering system, comparing it to traditional broadcasting method, in order to determine its economic viability and provide a practical decision-making framework for farmers and agribusinesses. By modeling the total cost of ownership—encompassing capital expenditure, operational costs, input savings, yield gains from improved accuracy, and the value of timeliness—the study aims to quantify key financial metrics such as payback period, break-even point and benefit cost ratio.