Akshaya Tritiya drives a surge in mango prices in Pune amid delayed arrivals
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Mango prices in Pune have surged ahead of Akshaya Tritiya festival on April 19, with Alphonso mangoes selling at Rs 1,000-2,000 per dozen. Unseasonal rains delayed this year's crop by nearly a month, reducing supply while festive demand increases. Prices have risen Rs 200-300 per dozen compared to last year, with further hikes expected.
Key Entities
Akshaya TritiyaPuneAlphonso mangoesMaharashtraTulshibaugDeccan Gymkhana