Get to Know Alphonso Mango Price in Delhi

The 1 kg hapus aam price for delivery in Delhi ranges from ₹1,849 to ₹5,499 depending on grade and origin (Ratnagiri or Devgad). GI-certified Alphonso season runs April–June. BlueDart air dispatch reaches Delhi in 1–3 days.

Buy Hapus Aam Online — Delhi Delivery

Delhi loves mangoes. Alphonso — called hapus aam or afus aam — is the one people ask for most. You cannot find genuine GI-certified Ratnagiri or Devgad hapus in most Delhi fruit markets. You can order it directly and get it at your door in 1–3 days.

Honest limitation: We do not sell hapus aam outside the April–June season. No fruit is stocked from July through March. Pre-season orders open in late March for the first April dispatch.

Ratnagiri vs Devgad: Price Comparison

Feature	Ratnagiri Alphonso	Devgad Alphonso
GI Certification	Yes — GI No. 139	Yes — GI No. 139
Price Range (per box)	₹1,849 – ₹5,399	₹1,849 – ₹5,499
Brix (sweetness)	20–23° Brix	22–25° Brix
Fruit Weight	130g – 280g per piece	150g – 300g per piece
Season Window	April – mid-June	Late April – June
Export Quality	Yes	Yes — primary export variety
Sourcing Origin	Ratnagiri district, Konkan	Devgad taluka, Sindhudurg
Typical 1 kg indicative rate	₹600 – ₹900 (grade dependent)	₹650 – ₹950 (grade dependent)

Devgad mangoes are slightly smaller in volume but command a modest premium because of their deeper saffron colour and higher sugar content. Both are carbide-free and GI-authorised.

Delivery to Delhi

Orders placed before 12:00 noon IST during the season ship the same day from our Ratnagiri or Devgad packing centre. BlueDart air dispatch covers Delhi (NCR pin codes) in 1–3 transit days.

Fruit is packed in ventilated corrugated boxes with hay bedding — the same natural hay-bed ripening method used in the orchards. The hay insulates and lets the mangoes breathe during transit.

Mangoes sometimes arrive firm. That is normal. Place them on a flat surface at room temperature for 24–48 hours. They will ripen to a deep saffron-orange without any intervention. Do not refrigerate unripe fruit.

If fruit arrives damaged beyond what ripening can resolve, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos. We replace or refund. We do not ask buyers to return perishables.

How to order

1. Step 1: Select Grade — Choose Ratnagiri (₹1,849–₹5,399) or Devgad (₹1,849–₹5,499) based on budget and Brix preference. Devgad is recommended for gifting and export-grade flavour.
2. Step 2: Add to Cart — Select box size (6, 12, or 24 mangoes) and add to cart at alphonsomango.in/cart.
3. Step 3: Same-day Dispatch — Place order before 12:00 noon IST. BlueDart collects same day. Delhi delivery in 1–3 days.

What Affects Hapus Aam Price in Delhi?

The 1 kg hapus aam price in Delhi is never fixed. Several forces push it up or down each season.

Supply from Konkan Orchards

Ratnagiri and Devgad together produce most of India's certified hapus. A dry winter means a smaller crop. A smaller crop means fewer boxes and higher prices. The 2023 season saw prices spike 15–20% above average because unseasonal rain hit the Konkan coast in February, reducing the early flush of fruit.

Grade and Size

A box of 6 large export-grade mangoes (240–280g each) costs more per kilogram than a box of 12 medium fruit (150–180g). Larger fruit has more flesh per stone. Grade A export fruit is hand-selected and uniform. It carries a premium over loose market-grade hapus.

Transportation from Farm to Delhi

Air freight from Ratnagiri to Delhi is faster but adds cost compared to road. Road transit takes 3–5 days and raises the risk of over-ripening or bruising in summer heat. Air dispatch via BlueDart preserves quality and justifies the alfanso mango rate premium Delhi buyers pay versus Mumbai buyers.

Season Timing: Early vs Peak vs Late

Early-season hapus (April) is scarce and expensive. Mid-season (May) offers the best balance of availability and price. Late-season (June) prices can drop slightly but fruit size and sugar content also vary. The sweet spot for price and quality together is mid-May to early June.

Carbide vs Natural Ripening

Market mangoes in Delhi are often ripened with calcium carbide, a banned chemical. This cuts costs and speeds up ripening artificially. Natural hay-bed ripening takes longer and requires more handling. That cost difference is real and shows up in the price gap between authentic hapus and street-market aam.

Where Does Real Hapus Come From?

Authentic GI-certified hapus grows only in specific talukas of Ratnagiri and Devgad districts in the Konkan coastal belt of Maharashtra. The laterite soil, saline sea breeze, and the particular diurnal temperature range of this belt cannot be replicated elsewhere.

AlphonsoMango.in sources from 48 villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad. Prashant Powle visits orchards before the season opens each year to assess the crop quality, select the right growers, and fix the grading standards for that season. Villages like Devgad, Vijaydurg, and Ratnagiri town clusters are part of this sourcing network.

Mangoes sold as "Alphonso" or "hapus" in Delhi's Azadpur mandi or local fruit shops often come from Gujarat (Valsad/Surat), Andhra Pradesh, or Karnataka. These are genuine varieties but not GI-certified Konkan hapus. The taste, texture, and Brix differ significantly.

What is the difference between afus aam and hapus aam?

Both names refer to the same fruit. "Hapus" is the Marathi pronunciation. "Afus" or "Alphonso" is how the name appears in Gujarati and Urdu. All three names — afus aam, hapus aam, alfanso mango — mean the same fruit when the source is Konkan Maharashtra.

Natural Ripening: No Carbide

Carbide-ripened mangoes are a serious health concern. Calcium carbide generates acetylene gas that mimics ethylene. It speeds surface colour change but leaves the inside starchy and flavourless. The fruit often smells chemical and tastes flat.

Every box from AlphonsoMango.in uses traditional hay-bed ripening. Mangoes are placed in clean dry hay immediately after harvest. The hay regulates temperature, absorbs moisture, and allows natural ethylene build-up inside the box. The result is even ripening from inside out, with full Brix development.

How do I know if my hapus is carbide-ripened?

Carbide-ripened mangoes show uneven colouring — bright yellow on the outside but green or white patches near the stem. The stem end smells of sulphur or garlic faintly. The flesh is stringy and the taste is one-dimensional. A naturally ripened hapus has a uniform saffron-gold colour, a honey-floral aroma from arm's length, and no strings in the flesh.

Mango Season in Delhi

Delhi gets its mango season later than Mumbai and Pune because all fruit travels north from the Konkan or the Deccan plateau. The local Delhi mango market — varieties like Dasheri, Langra, and Chausa — peaks in June and July. These are Uttar Pradesh and Haryana varieties.

Alphonso season in Delhi runs February to June (peak March to May), strictly. By the first week of July, GI-certified Ratnagiri and Devgad hapus is finished for the year. There is no authentic hapus after mid-June. Anyone selling "Alphonso" in Delhi in July or August is selling a different variety under a borrowed name.

When does mango delivery to Delhi start each year?

First dispatches typically go out in the first week of April, depending on the crop readiness in Devgad. Pre-booking opens in late March. Sign up for restock alerts on the product pages to secure early-season boxes.

Can I order mango delivery to Delhi in bulk for a wedding or corporate gifting?

Yes. Bulk and corporate orders go through the export and B2B enquiry form at alphonsomango.in/pages/contact-us. Minimum order quantities and lead times apply. Export documentation is available under APEDA registration 225579.

Nutrition and Brix

What is the Brix level of Devgad Alphonso?

Devgad Alphonso measures 22–25° Brix at peak ripeness. Ratnagiri Alphonso measures 20–23° Brix. For context, most commercial mangoes sold in Indian markets average 14–17° Brix. The high natural sugar content of hapus is why it needs no added sugar in aamras.

Nutritional profile of hapus aam

A 100g serving of ripe Alphonso mango provides approximately 60–70 kcal, 15g natural sugars, 1.8g dietary fibre, and high concentrations of beta-carotene (converted to Vitamin A), Vitamin C, and potassium. The deep saffron colour of the flesh directly indicates beta-carotene density — a reliable quality marker.

Read our full guide on Alphonso mango health benefits and nutrition for a detailed breakdown.

For a broader look at Indian mango varieties and how hapus compares, see our complete guide to mango varieties in India.

Browse the full Alphonso mango collection to see all available grades and box sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Authority

AlphonsoMango.in is operated by Powle Home Foods, a brand of Powle Home Foods The business holds GI Authorised User status under AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139, Registry Certificate 4163, issued 16 October 2019), FSSAI licence 10020022011783, and APEDA registration 225579. All fruit is sourced from 48 villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad, Konkan, Maharashtra. No carbide is used at any stage — only natural hay-bed ripening, the method traditional to the Konkan coast. Over 47,000 customers across India and export markets including the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, and Japan have ordered since 2019.

Source: Powle Home Foods (Powle Home Foods), GI Authorised User Certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 issued 16 October 2019 by the GI Registry of India.

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