According to the jute growers' lament, it is not the growers themselves who profit from jute cultivation, but rather the traders and moneylenders. The lament expresses the despair of the peasant who bears all the costs and risks of cultivation—the cost of seeds, fertiliser, and labour. However, when the jute is ready, they are forced to sell it at a low price, barely enough to cover their expenses. The real profits are made by the middlemen, traders, and moneylenders who buy the raw jute cheap, often by providing loans at high interest rates, and then sell it at a much higher price in the market. This system traps the growers in a cycle of debt and poverty while enriching others.