PHOTOS: Mango Mania Hits Pune Markets - Check Prices Here

The markets in Pune are filled with the delightful aroma of ripe mangoes

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Mango is a beloved fruit for people of all ages, from children to the elderly

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People eagerly await the mango season all year long

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However, the price of the 'King of Fruits' is often high, rendering it unaffordable for many

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But this year, due to the abundance in supply, prices have plummeted

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The current rate of ₹800-1,000 for a dozen is just about the average, stated Mukund Joshi, director of the Hapus Growers and Sellers Cooperative Association

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In Pune's wholesale market, Karnataka mangoes are selling for ₹200-300 per dozen

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Additionally, other mango varieties like Lalbaugh are priced at ₹40-50 per dozen, and Payari at ₹200-300 per dozen, witnessing a decline in prices

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Prices of Alphonso (Hapus) mango have also dipped to approximately ₹1,500-2,000 per dozen. In comparison, during the same period last year, prices were nearly ₹2,000 to Rs 2,500 per dozen, or even higher

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