Alphonso mango in India grows on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, and carries GI No. 139. The season runs about February to June. AlphonsoMango.in sells Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso by the dozen from Rs 1,849, delivered by Blue Dart.
Where Alphonso mango grows in India
Konkan is a stretch of the western coast of India between the Arabian Sea and the Deccan Plateau, and Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are among its districts. That strip is where the Alphonso mango of India comes from. Ratnagiri is a district with its headquarters in Ratnagiri town. Devgad is a taluka inside Sindhudurg district, further down the coast.
Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt is GI-tagged in India (GI No. 139). A GI tag is a geographical indication: it ties a product name to a place of origin. Mangoes of the same variety grown elsewhere can be good fruit, but they are not covered by GI No. 139, and the tag is a useful first question to ask any seller.
We are Powle Home Foods, Mumbai, and we run AlphonsoMango.in. Our fruit is sourced across 48 villages of the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt. We hold the GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139); details are on our Brand Facts page.
India as a mango country
India produces roughly 43% of the world's mangoes (FAO figures that also include mangosteens and guavas), about 26 million tonnes in 2023. Mango is India's national fruit. The English word mango comes from the Portuguese manga, which came from Malayalam. Within that enormous crop, Alphonso is a small, specific part: one variety, one coastal belt, one short season.
Mango cultivars of the Indian group are monoembryonic, so named varieties such as Alphonso are propagated by grafting. The variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque, and mango grafting was introduced in Portuguese Goa by Jesuit missionaries. That is why every true Alphonso tree traces back to a graft and not to a seed, and why the variety has stayed stable for so long.
| Mango | Region | What it is known for | Our listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphonso (Hapus) | Ratnagiri and Devgad belt, Konkan | Rich, creamy, non-fibrous pulp; GI No. 139 | Ratnagiri Alphonso and Devgad Alphonso |
| Kesar | Gujarat | Orange pulp; said to be named in 1934 by the Nawab of Junagadh | Kesar Mango |
| Pairi | Konkan | Juicy, used in aamras | Pairi Mango |
| Dasheri | North India | Elongated, sweet, fibrous | Dasheri Mango |
| Totapuri | South India | Beak-shaped, tangy, used in pulp and pickles | Totapuri Mango |
Alphonso mango price in India
Alphonso is priced by the dozen and graded by fruit size, because fruit size is what the buyer can check. Alphonso fruits generally weigh 150 to 300 g. Our Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso start from Rs 1,849 per dozen for the smallest grade, and the largest Ratnagiri option goes up to Rs 5,399. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Check the product page for today's price.
Why does Alphonso cost more than other mangoes in India? Three reasons, none of them hype. It is hand-harvested with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, which is slow. It grows in one coastal belt, so supply is limited to that belt. And it is sold by named origin, which means the fruit has to be traced, which costs more than selling an anonymous crate.
We do not quote a per-kilo price, because the fruit is sold by the dozen. If a seller quotes Alphonso by the kilo, ask what fruit size that kilo contains; three large mangoes and six small ones are very different kilos. Our price guide goes into the grades.
Alphonso mango season in India
Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Fresh Alphonso is not sold outside the season, so the fresh listings show as unavailable until then. Early fruit is scarcer, the middle of the season has the widest choice of grades, and by June the orchards are finishing.
Harvest is done at Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn hour, for all our Alphonso. Wikipedia puts the time from harvest to ripening at about 15 days, so a box packed firm finishes ripening in your home. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. Calcium carbide use for ripening is prohibited by FSSAI under Regulation 2.3.5; we are an FSSAI-licensed seller.
Outside the season the Alphonso Mango Pulp tin is available all year in 850 g and 3.1 kg tins, from Rs 590.
Buying Alphonso mango anywhere in India
You do not need to be in Maharashtra. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout. The same product page serves Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata or a small town; the PIN code decides the route. We do not promise a delivery day for any named city.
- Pick the listing and the dozen option on the mango collection.
- Give a full address with a landmark and a mobile number that answers.
- Open the box on arrival, lay the fruit out in a single layer and let firm fruit finish at room temperature.
- Report any damage within 24 hours of delivery by writing to support@alphonsomango.in.
There is no GST on fresh mangoes; for corporate gifting orders GST applies on shipping and the invoice shows it. We also supply restaurants and hotels; write to us with quantities and dates.
Alphonso mango export from India
Alphonso is one of the Indian mangoes that goes abroad. The United States banned Indian mangoes in 1989 and lifted the ban in April 2007; Indian mangoes may enter under conditions that include irradiation before shipment. We ship directly to the UAE. For other countries, shipments have been arranged through the customer's own contact abroad rather than as a standard service, so write to us first. Rules on phytosanitary certificates and treatment differ by country; check current rules with your importer or customs agent. Our guide to mango export from India explains the general process.
People also ask
Where is Alphonso mango grown in India?
Alphonso mango grows on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, chiefly in Ratnagiri district and in Devgad taluka of Sindhudurg district. Alphonso from this belt carries GI No. 139. AlphonsoMango.in sources its fruit across 48 villages of the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt and holds an Authorised User certificate under GI No. 139.
What is the price of Alphonso mango in India?
Alphonso is sold by the dozen and graded by fruit size. At AlphonsoMango.in, Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso start from Rs 1,849 per dozen for the smallest grade, up to Rs 5,399 for the largest Ratnagiri option. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade; check the product page for today's price.
Which is the best Alphonso mango in India?
Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt is the one covered by GI No. 139, and both come from the same Konkan coast. We do not rank Ratnagiri above Devgad or the reverse. What matters more is honest origin, careful hand harvest and natural ripening without carbide. Ask any seller about all three.
When is Alphonso mango season in India?
Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Fresh Alphonso is not sold outside the season. Between seasons, Alphonso pulp tins are available all year for aamras, shakes and desserts.
Can I get Alphonso mango delivered anywhere in India?
Yes. Order on the product page, enter your PIN code at checkout and we dispatch by Blue Dart. About 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery, and the checkout shows what applies to your PIN code. We do not promise a delivery day for any named city.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
- Wikipedia, Mango.
- Wikipedia, Konkan.
- US Federal Register, Importation of Mangoes From India, proposed rule, volume 71, number 222 (17 November 2006), accessed October 2026.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.