Capsicum (Capsicum annum L. var. grossum sendt) production is concentrated in northern districts of the State. The study was conducted to analyse the comparative economics of capsicum production under open and protected conditions. Cost of establishment of shade net structure was Rs. 2, 51,110 per unit (0.10 ha). The cost of cultivation of capsicum under open and protected conditions was Rs. 38,884/acre and Rs. 55,080/ unit, respectively. Variable cost accounted for higher proportion in open cultivation, whereas it was the fixed cost had higher proportion in the protected cultivation. Among...