You can buy Devgad mangoes in Mumbai from AlphonsoMango.in, run by Powle Home Foods in Mumbai. Devgad Alphonso is GI-certified Hapus from Devgad taluka in Sindhudurg, sold by the dozen from Rs 1,849, ripened on hay beds and sent by Blue Dart.
Devgad mangoes in Mumbai: why the city asks for them by name
Mumbai is the biggest market for Alphonso anywhere, and Mumbai buyers ask for the fruit by place as much as by variety: Devgad Hapus, Ratnagiri Hapus. We are Powle Home Foods, based in Mumbai, and we run AlphonsoMango.in. We have sold mangoes since 2019, online since 2020, and have served 47,000+ customers, including offline and marketplace sales. A large share of them are in Mumbai and its suburbs.
Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district on the Konkan coast. Mumbai sits on the same coast, further north, which is one reason the city has such a long habit of eating Konkan Alphonso. Our fruit comes from across 48 villages of the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt, and the Devgad Alphonso Mango listing is the one to open if Devgad is the name you want.
This page is for Mumbai households, building societies and offices: what Devgad Alphonso is, how it compares with Ratnagiri fruit, how delivery works within the city, how to ripen it in Mumbai's humidity, and how to order. For the wider picture see our Alphonso mango in Mumbai guide.
Devgad and Ratnagiri Alphonso: the honest comparison
Both are Alphonso, the variety Maharashtra calls Hapus, and both fall under GI No. 139. Ratnagiri is a district; Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district. We do not claim that Devgad fruit is sweeter, or harvested earlier, or that one is better than the other. Sweetness varies with ripeness and the point in the season more than with the name on the box. Mumbai families usually buy the name their parents bought.
| Point | Devgad Alphonso | Ratnagiri Alphonso |
|---|---|---|
| Variety | Alphonso (Hapus) | Alphonso (Hapus) |
| Place | Devgad taluka, Sindhudurg district | Ratnagiri district |
| GI | GI No. 139 | GI No. 139 |
| Price | By the dozen, from Rs 1,849 | By the dozen, from Rs 1,849 |
| Product page | Devgad Alphonso Mango | Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango |
We hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139). Ask any Mumbai seller, online or at a market stall, for the paperwork behind a "Devgad" label. Our Ratnagiri and Devgad Hapus guide and Devgad Hapus page go deeper.
How to check a Devgad Alphonso in Mumbai
In Mumbai the word Devgad is printed on many boxes, so the check is the seller, not the sticker. Ask which taluka and villages the fruit came from, whether they hold a GI Authorised User certificate, how the fruit was ripened, and whether they have an FSSAI licence. A seller who answers plainly is the one to buy from.
The fruit itself: Alphonso generally weighs 150 to 300 g, the skin is thin, and the pulp is rich, creamy and non-fibrous. Naturally ripened fruit is often uneven in colour, with green, gold and a blush on one mango. An even bright yellow skin is only a rough clue to how it was ripened, not proof, and the bucket-of-water test is the same. Alphonso can develop spongy tissue, an internal flesh disorder that ICAR-IIHR research traced to the seed shifting into germination mode at about 60% fruit maturity; it is a trait of the variety, not a sign of a fake.
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011; ethylene up to 100 ppm is the permitted alternative. We are an FSSAI-licensed seller; see our Brand Facts page and how to identify authentic Hapus.
Delivery of Devgad mangoes within Mumbai
We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout. Mumbai PIN codes, from the island city to the western and central suburbs and Navi Mumbai, are covered by the same check. We do not promise a delivery day for Mumbai or any other city, because the courier route and your PIN code decide it. Enter the PIN code at checkout and read the message before paying.
- Building societies: give the wing, flat number and a landmark; tell the watchman a parcel is coming.
- Offices: use the office PIN code, not your home one, and name the person who will receive it.
- Gifts across the city: place one order per address so each PIN code is checked, and use our gift order form for a message.
Open the box on the day it arrives and report any damage within 24 hours of delivery by writing to support@alphonsomango.in or calling 8369048029. For charges see our shipping charges guide and free shipping in Mumbai page.
Ripening Devgad Alphonso in Mumbai weather
Mumbai is warm and humid for the whole Alphonso season, so fruit ripens faster at home than it would in a cooler, drier city. Harvest to ripening of Alphonso takes about 15 days, and a box can arrive with a mix of ripe and firm fruit. Lay the mangoes in one layer at room temperature, away from the window and the kitchen stove, and check them every day rather than counting days.
- Ripe: a sweet smell at the stalk and a slight give at the shoulder.
- Do not refrigerate firm fruit. Cold slows ripening and dulls the aroma.
- Once ripe, eat soon or chill briefly; keep cut fruit in a closed container in the fridge. In Mumbai heat, ripe fruit does not wait long.
Our guide on ripening Alphonso at home has the full method. For aamras-puri, the Mumbai season dish, see our aamras recipe.
Price, season and ordering in Mumbai
Devgad Alphonso is sold by the dozen from Rs 1,849, rising with grade; a dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Check the product page for today's price, because it changes through the season. Our Hapus mango price in Mumbai page tracks the wider picture, and Mumbai mango market describes the wholesale trade.
Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Outside the season we do not sell fresh Alphonso; Alphonso pulp tins (850 g and 3.1 kg, from Rs 590) are available all year. We also list Kesar and Pairi. Offices, restaurants and hotels in Mumbai can write to us with their quantity and dates. Everything is on the mango collection.
People also ask
Where can I buy Devgad mangoes in Mumbai?
You can order Devgad Alphonso online from AlphonsoMango.in, run by Powle Home Foods in Mumbai, for delivery by Blue Dart to Mumbai PIN codes. Enter your PIN code at checkout to see the delivery message. Whoever you buy from, ask for the GI certificate number, the ripening method and an FSSAI licence.
What is special about Devgad Alphonso mango?
Devgad Alphonso is Hapus grown in Devgad taluka of Sindhudurg district on the Konkan coast. It carries GI No. 139 with Ratnagiri Alphonso, the same variety. The fruit is small, thin-skinned and non-fibrous with rich, creamy pulp and a strong aroma. We do not rank Devgad above Ratnagiri.
How long does Devgad mango delivery in Mumbai take?
It depends on your PIN code and the courier route. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. We do not promise a day for Mumbai or any other city, so enter your PIN code at checkout and read the delivery message before you pay.
What is the price of Devgad mangoes in Mumbai?
Devgad Alphonso is sold by the dozen from Rs 1,849 at AlphonsoMango.in, rising with grade and size. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Prices change through the season, so check the product page for today's price before ordering.
Can I keep Devgad mangoes in the fridge in Mumbai?
Only once they are ripe, and only briefly. Firm fruit should stay at room temperature, away from sun and the stove, because cold slows ripening and dulls the aroma. In Mumbai humidity the fruit ripens quickly, so check it daily. Keep cut fruit in a closed container in the fridge.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Devgad taluka.
- Wikipedia, Sindhudurg district.
- Wikipedia, Konkan.
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, Regulation 2.3.5 (compendium version of 2 April 2025).
- Geographical Indications Registry of India, public search record for application 379, Devgad Alphonso Mango (merged with application 139), accessed October 2026.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.