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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.
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.
