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India.com
27-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
How Mukesh Ambani turned a pollution problem into a billion-rupee mango empire, it is Asia's largest..., its worth is Rs....
How Mukesh Ambani turned a pollution problem into a billion-rupee mango empire, it is Asia's largest..., its worth is Rs.... Asia's Largest Mango Orchard: Asia's largest mango orchard belongs to Reliance Industries owner and Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani. Mangoes from this orchard are exported to countries around the world. Mukesh Ambani is not only the chairman of Reliance Industries, but is also the largest mango trader and exporter in India. Reliance Industries owner Mukesh Ambani has a huge mango orchard in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This orchard is spread over about 600 acres and is known as 'Dhirubhai Ambani Lakhibagh Aamrai'. This garden of Mukesh Ambani has more than 1.5 lakh mango trees and more than 200 varieties of mangoes are grown here, especially premium varieties like Hapus (Alphonso) and Kesar. Originally planted to combat pollution from the sprawling Jamnagar refinery, this green initiative has grown into a flourishing agro-enterprise producing 10,000 tons of mangoes every year. Every year thousands of tonnes of premium mangoes are exported from Mukesh Ambani's orchard to the US, Europe and Gulf countries, where these mangoes are in great demand for their high quality, taste and aroma. The garden functions like a modern agricultural laboratory, where techniques such as drip irrigation, soil health monitoring and organic farming are used, ensuring yield and quality at par with international standards. Mukesh Ambani started cultivating mangoes in 1998, when he transformed barren and saline land into fertile land, keeping in mind environmental needs and pollution control. Not just combating pollution, but this imitative also generated as many as 500 jobs. Nita Ambani herself takes the responsibility of looking after this garden. Apart from this, Reliance also provides training in modern farming to the nearby farmers and every year about 1 lakh saplings are distributed to the farmers for free. Mango has created a strong business connection between India and America, where Mukesh Ambani's Reliance is meeting the growing demand for Indian mangoes in America and Europe.
India.com
25-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani owns Asia's largest mango orchard, over 200 types of mangoes are grown here, it is in..., covers an area of...
Mukesh Ambani owns Asia's largest mango orchard, over 200 types of mangoes are grown here, it is in..., covers an area of... We are Indians and our love for mangoes is not hidden from anyone. Most of us don't like the summer season but still wait for it because of this sweet and tangy fruit. It is also one of the major fruits that India exports across the world. But do you know one of the world's richest men, Mukesh Ambani, also has a massive garden of mango orchards located in Gujarat's Jamnagar? This orchard is spread over about 600 acres and is known as 'Dhirubhai Ambani Lakhibagh Aamrai'. This garden has more than 1.5 lakh mango trees and over 200 varieties of mangoes are grown here, including premium varieties such as Hapus (Alphonso) and Kesar. Every year, thousands of tonnes of premium mangoes are exported from Ambani's orchard to different parts of the world, where these mangoes are in great demand for their high quality, taste, and aroma. Notably, the garden functions like a agricultural laboratory. Researchers here use modern techniques such as drip irrigation, soil health monitoring and organic farming etc, ensuring yield and quality at par with international standards. Mukesh Ambani started cultivating mangoes in 1998, when he transformed barren and saline soil into fertile land. He also kept in mind the environmental needs and pollution control of the area. Nita Ambani herself takes the responsibility of looking after this garden. Reliance also provides modern farming training to local farmers here. Every year about 1 lakh plants are distributed to the farmers for free so that they can earn some extra money. Notably, mango has created a strong business bond between India and America and Mukesh Ambani's garden is helping in meeting the growing demand for Indian mangoes in the US and Europe.
NDTV
22-05-2025
- General
- NDTV
This Pune Farmer Is Growing Japanese Miyazaki Mangoes. Cost: Rs 1.5 Lakh/kg
Pune (Maharashtra): As summer sets in, mango lovers across the country indulge in seasonal delights like Hapus, Pairi, Lalbagh, and Keshar. But one farmer in Pune has taken his passion for mangoes to a global scale, cultivating rare and exotic varieties, including the world-famous Miyazaki mango from Japan. Farooq Inamdar, a farmer and former local politician from Varvand village of Pune district in Maharashtra, has successfully grown 120 mango trees on just 20 gunthas (half an acre) of land. Of these, 90 are international varieties, while 30 are native to India. Among his prized collections is the Miyazaki mango, renowned for its exorbitant price, fetching as much as Rs 2.7 lakh per kilo in Japan and around Rs1.5 lakh per kilo in India. Inamdar's journey toward cultivating these rare species began during a pilgrimage to the Hajj, where he witnessed a vast selection of mangoes from around the world. Inspired, he imported saplings from various countries and began growing them on his farm in Pune. Two years later, the trees have successfully borne fruit, with his farm now hosting global varieties such as Red African, Red Taiwan, Arunika, Banana Mango, A2 R2 from Australia, Katomoni and Shahjahan from Bangladesh, and the sought-after Miyazaki. While most exotic mangoes command several thousand rupees per kilo, Miyazaki stands out for its premium pricing. A single kilo contains four to six mangoes, each weighing approximately 300 grams. Inamdar also highlighted another high-yielding tree, "Koyatur," which produces 8-10 kilos of mangoes per season and fetches prices between Rs1,500 and Rs5,000 per fruit. Encouraged by his success, he plans to expand his efforts by cultivating even more rare mango varieties worldwide. Inamdar also clarified that although he is getting several demands from online buyers for his mangoes, he decided to use all the mangoes this time for his consumption.
United News of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Maharashtra Day celebrated in New Delhi with enthusiasm
New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The 66th foundation day of Maharashtra was celebrated with enthusiasm in the national capital on Thursday, with hoisting of the flag at Maharashtra Sadan by Resident Commissioner and Secretary R Vimala. On this occasion, attendees sang the national anthem and the state anthem and saluted the flag. Additional Resident Commissioner Dr Neeva Jain, Assistant Resident Commissioner Dr Rajesh Adpawar, Smita Shelar among resident visitors of Maharashtra Sadana, officers and employees of various offices of the Maharashtra government in Delhi were present at this programme. Various cultural programmes were organised in the capital on this occasion. A special programme had been organised by the Delhi Lieutenant Governor's Office in the evening to mark the formation day of Maharashtra and Gujarat. This special programme was attended by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. On this occasion, he interacted with Marathi-speaking dignitaries working in various fields in Delhi and greeted them, showcasing the rich cultural splendour of Maharashtra. A special cultural programme had been organized at Maharashtra Sadan to awaken the cultural heritage of Maharashtra. In collaboration with the Agriculture Department of the Government of Maharashtra and jointly organized by the Konkan Hapus Mango Producers' Association, Devgad, Sindhudurg, a two-day sales exhibition of geographically-graded Alphonso mango was inaugurated by the Resident Commissioner and Secretary R Vimala today. Delhiites also have a golden opportunity to buy the 'fragrant king of Maharashtra', Hapus mango. UNI VKB SS
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Mango prices soar across Pune ahead of Akshay Tritiya
PUNE: Ahead of the Hindu festival of Akshay Tritiya celebrated on Wednesday, April 30, mango lovers across Maharashtra are facing a steep hike in the price of their favourite summer fruit. In Pune, the cost of mango varieties such as Hapus (Alphonso), Pairi, and Kesar has risen significantly at both retail and wholesale markets. The rise in prices is attributed to the Maharashtrian custom of families beginning their seasonal consumption of mangoes only after a puja at home on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya, coupled with limited supply of the fruit. Wholesale fruit markets across the city have reported a jump of 15 to 25% in mango prices over the last week. Retail vendors in areas like Market Yard, Kothrud, and Camp have confirmed that the prices are expected to remain high for the next few days due to continued high demand following Akshay Tritiya. Sunil Pawar, a fruit wholesaler at Market Yard, said, 'We see this trend every year and the demand increases sharply around Akshay Tritiya as families begin buying mangoes in bulk. This year however, unseasonal rains in Konkan have affected supplies, especially of Alphonso mangoes, pushing the rates up even further. We are selling Alphonso at ₹700 to ₹800 per dozen depending on the size and quality.' The impact is being felt across all households, with many citizens voicing concerns over affordability. Meenal Joshi, a homemaker from Karve Nagar, said, 'Akshay Tritiya is an auspicious day for us, and we always start eating mangoes after performing puja at home. But this year the prices are so high, I had to think twice before buying even a single dozen. I ended up buying smaller mangoes to stay within the budget.' While Suresh Patil, a retired government employee from Hadapsar, shared, 'I've been eating Alphonso mangoes every summer since childhood, but at ₹1,000 per dozen, it's becoming a luxury now. These seasonal traditions are important to us, but the way prices are going, middle-class families will have to cut back. It's disheartening,' Despite the price hike, fruit vendors and markets remain crowded, with citizens determined to maintain festive traditions. However, there is growing concern that unless supply improves in the coming weeks, mangoes may remain an expensive treat this summer.
