Pune: First Consignment of Devgad Alphonso Mangoes Arrives at Market Yard, Crate Fetches Rs 15,000
Market Yard, 11th November 2026: The much-awaited Devgad Alphonso mangoes, regarded as the pride of the Konkan region, have made their first appearance at the Pune Market Yard, marking the beginning of early arrivals for the season. Seven dozen mangoes were brought to the market at the fruit stall operated by M/s Shekhar Tatyaba Kunjir.
The mangoes were sourced from the orchard of progressive farmer Omprakash Ghadi from Devgad in Sindhudurg district and received an encouraging response from traders and buyers.
In a transaction conducted in the presence of farmers and traders, a crate containing five dozen Devgad Alphonso mangoes fetched ₹15,000. Trader Yuvraj Kachi purchased the crate. Another lot containing 14 mangoes was sold for ₹2,100 to customer Raju Bhole.
Several traders participated in the transaction, including Siddharth Kunjir, Rohan Jadhav, Santosh Kumbharkar, Yuvraj Kachi, Deepak Kanade, Umang Punjabi, Sharad Kunjir, Rahul Bhosale, Aniket Taware, Ranveer Kunjir and Gulzar Bagwan.
Speaking on the occasion, trader Siddharth Kunjir expressed optimism about the season, saying that the arrival of Devgad Alphonso mangoes is expected to increase in the coming weeks. He also expressed hope that farmers would receive good returns for their efforts this season.
