Hapus delivery is decided per PIN code. Enter yours on the product page; if it shows as serviceable, BlueDart carries the semi-ripe fruit there, free of charge. About 14,000 PIN codes are not served for fresh fruit today; about 7,000 more are planned by January 2027, with more courier partners from December 2026. Pulp goes to every PIN code.
By Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in (operated by Powle Home Foods, Mumbai). Last updated 23 October 2026.
Why PIN code, not city
People ask "do you deliver in Nagpur" or "do you deliver in Kochi". The honest answer is: it depends on the PIN code. A city can have dozens of PIN codes, and a courier may serve some quickly, serve others slowly, and not serve a few at all, especially outer areas. For a perishable like mango, the courier needs to be able to deliver reliably in a short time. That is decided per PIN, which is why we ask you to check yours rather than offer a list of cities.
How to check yours
- Open the Ratnagiri or Devgad Alphonso product page.
- Type your six-digit PIN code in the serviceability check.
- Read the result. If it is served, you can order. If it is not, the page says so.
- If you are unsure which PIN applies to your address, check the India Post PIN lookup first. Getting the PIN right matters.
I am deliberately not listing PIN codes in this article. The list changes with the courier's network, and a list in a blog post goes stale. The checker is live.
The coverage gap, in numbers
The numbers we publish: about 14,000 PIN codes are not served for fresh fruit today. About 7,000 more are planned by January 2027. More courier partners are planned from December 2026. Planned is the key word. Do not buy fresh fruit for a date on the strength of a plan. If your PIN is not served now, ask whether it will be before the season you want, and get any answer in writing.
Fresh Alphonso is the product limited this way. Alphonso pulp, which keeps for a long time, goes to every PIN code.
If your PIN is not served
- Use a neighbouring address. If a friend or relative lives in a served PIN, you can send the order there. Make sure someone is home.
- Order pulp. Alphonso pulp is ₹590 for 850 g and ₹2,100 for 3.1 kg. It is not the same as fresh fruit, but it is real Alphonso.
- Check again later. The product page is where new PINs appear.
- Ask the team on WhatsApp +91 70830 75556.
What I would not do is order fresh fruit to an unserved PIN through a workaround and hope. If the courier cannot serve it, the order will fail or the fruit will spoil.
A note on timing and expectations
For a served PIN, orders before 1:00 PM IST, Monday to Saturday, dispatch the same day. Transit depends on distance and the courier's network: next-day in some metro routes, a few days elsewhere, and longer for remote locations. We do not publish a promised time per PIN, and nobody honest can. If timing matters, ask the team for the expected date for your PIN before you pay. Tracking comes by email and WhatsApp. Local pages for Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh and Coimbatore go over longer routes in more detail.
How an order reaches you
Fruit is harvested to order, packed against the order and shipped semi-ripe. Delivery is free to serviceable PIN codes, with no minimum order and no packing or handling charge. Payment is prepaid only. If a box arrives damaged, send photos and your order number within 24 hours; approved claims get a replacement or refund within 2 business days of approval, and refunds reach your account within 7 business days. A delivery can be postponed up to 2 days before dispatch. 2026 dozens ran from ₹1,849 to ₹2,999; no 2027 prices are announced, and the 2027 season is listed to start on 1 February 2027. See the shipping policy.
Ripening and the carbide question
Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the FSS (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. It releases acetylene and can carry arsenic and phosphorus impurities. FSSAI permits controlled ethylene ripening up to 100 ppm; see fssai.gov.in. The street name is "masala"; white or grey calcium hydroxide powder in a box is a warning sign.
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally (on hay beds, as our FAQ states). The float test is a rough clue only; a laboratory test is the only proof.
Verified business details
- Operated by Powle Home Foods, Kurla West, Mumbai 400070
- GI Authorised User AU/5974/GI/139/260 (Alphonso) and AU/6932 (Devgad); GI tag certificate articles
- FSSAI Central Licence 10020022011783 (FSSAI page)
- APEDA registration 225579 (export; APEDA page)
- WhatsApp +91 70830 75556, support@alphonsomango.in (contact)
- Policies: shipping, returns
- Reference: Brand Facts, Editorial Standards (reviewed by the team from the Founder's office; AI used only as an assistive drafting tool)
- Press: Press and Media; feedback: reviews
You can verify the GI, FSSAI and APEDA numbers on the official registers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if you deliver to my PIN code?
Enter your PIN code on the product page; it tells you if it is serviceable for fresh fruit. Pulp goes to every PIN code.
How many PIN codes are not served?
About 14,000 for fresh fruit today. About 7,000 more are planned by January 2027, with more courier partners from December 2026.
Can I send an order to a friend's address?
Yes, if that PIN is served and someone will be home to receive it.
What if my PIN is not served?
Order pulp, send fresh fruit to a served PIN, or check again later. Ask the team on WhatsApp +91 70830 75556.
Is delivery free?
Yes, to serviceable PIN codes, with no minimum order and no packing or handling charge.
Do you use carbide?
No. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally (on hay beds, as our FAQ states). Carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India.
How long will delivery take to my PIN?
We do not publish a promised time per PIN. Ask the team for the expected date before paying, and use the tracking link after dispatch.
Sources and further reading
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