The best mango gift for corporate Diwali gifting is Alphonso mango pulp, because fresh Alphonso is a February to June fruit and is not available at Diwali. Pulp tins are sold all year, from Rs 590. Pair them with cashews or dry fruits.
Companies often want a mango gift for Diwali because mango says premium and Indian. The problem is the calendar. Diwali falls in October or November, and Alphonso is not in season then. This article tells you what you can give, what to avoid, and when a fresh Alphonso gift makes more sense. It is about timing and choice. If you already know you want fresh fruit in season, read our guide to choosing a corporate mango gift supplier instead.
The plain answer: fresh Alphonso is not a Diwali fruit
Alphonso is harvested from about February to June, and supply is best from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Outside the season we do not sell fresh Alphonso. If a seller offers you fresh Alphonso for Diwali, ask where it was grown, when it was picked, and whether it was stored. Those are fair questions for any seller.
A festive gift has to arrive on a fixed date, look good, and be received well by staff, clients or dealers. Fruit that is out of season, or stored for months, is a risk to all three. A gift that is available and good is better than a mango gift that is not.
Diwali gift options compared
This table sets out what we can offer around Diwali and what we would keep for later. Prices are "from" prices and can change, so check each product page for the current price.
| Option | Available at Diwali? | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphonso pulp tin | Yes, all year | Clients and staff who cook or enjoy desserts | 850 g and 3.1 kg tins, from Rs 590. A practical gift rather than a luxury box. |
| Mix dry fruits | Yes | Staff, dealers and a mixed list of recipients | A familiar Diwali gift. Not a mango product. |
| Cashew nuts | Yes | Clients who like a nut hamper | We sell W180, W240 and W320 whole cashews and several flavoured styles. Not a mango product. |
| Fresh Alphonso by the dozen | No, not at Diwali | Gudi Padwa, financial year-end, summer | Season opens 1 February 2027. From Rs 1,849 per dozen. |
Alphonso pulp as a Diwali gift
If your brief says it must be mango, pulp is the right choice. Our Alphonso mango pulp tins come in 850 g and 3.1 kg sizes, are available all year, and start from Rs 590. A recipient can use pulp for lassi, kulfi, shrikhand, aamras or a dessert, which suits a festive table well. Mango pulp is sterilised and packed in aseptic bags, or in hermetically sealed cans.
Be clear with yourself about what this gift is. A tin is useful and fits a modest budget, but it does not look like a premium fruit box. You could pair a tin with your own card saying that fresh Alphonso season opens on 1 February 2027, and send a fresh Alphonso gift then. That gives the recipient something to look forward to, and it avoids a weak impression at Diwali.
Ask any supplier of pulp for the ingredient list, the net weight, the shelf life and the FSSAI details. If you want these details from us for your order, write to us. We would rather confirm the facts for your case than assume them here.
Cashews and dry fruits for a festive hamper
For most Diwali lists, dry fruits and cashews do the job that a mango box does in summer. They keep well, travel easily, and suit a wide range of recipients. We sell cashews in several grades and styles, including W180 cashew nuts, W240 cashew nuts, W320 cashew nuts, roasted cashews and salted cashews. We also sell mix dry fruits and California almonds.
W180 is a larger whole cashew than W320, so grade is a quick way to tier your gifts: a bigger grade for senior clients and a regular grade for a wider list. The product pages show pack sizes and current prices. We do not publish a ready hamper with fixed contents here, so if you want a combination of mango pulp and dry fruits for a list of recipients, write to us with the quantity and we will reply.
A budget view for 100 employees
Multiply the number of recipients by the "from" price of the gift. There is no GST on fresh mangoes. GST applies on shipping for corporate gifting orders, and the invoice shows it. Treat these figures as a starting point, not a quotation.
| Gift for 100 people | "From" price each | Starting total before delivery |
|---|---|---|
| One Alphonso pulp tin | from Rs 590 | about Rs 59,000 |
| One dozen fresh Alphonso (in season only) | from Rs 1,849 | about Rs 1,84,900 |
| Larger fresh Alphonso dozens (in season only) | up to Rs 5,399 for the largest Ratnagiri option | depends on the grade chosen |
Tiering the list, with a better gift for senior clients, is covered in our article on a mango gift budget per person goes through that in more detail.
When fresh Alphonso is the better gift
Fresh Alphonso suits occasions that fall in or just before the season. Gudi Padwa in March or April, the financial year-end in March, client thank-yous in April and May, and summer staff rewards all work. Our mango gifts by occasion article covers these dates, and the corporate gift Alphonso mango article covers the product side.
Fresh fruit also needs delivery planning, because mangoes ripen at their own pace. We deliver by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout. For a list across several cities, see employee mango gifts across cities.
When you do send fresh fruit, the details matter. Harvest is done at Brahma Muhurta, before dawn. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. We hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139), listed on our Brand Facts page.
What to ask any supplier before a festive order
- Which product is actually in the gift, and is it available on your gifting date?
- What are the pack size, net weight and ingredients?
- What does the price include: delivery, tax and packing?
- What is the order cut-off for your date, and for which cities?
- What are the minimum order, payment and invoice terms? These differ from seller to seller, so get them in writing.
- How soon must damage be reported, and what happens next? We ask that damage be reported within 24 hours of delivery, and you should ask every supplier the same.
How we can help
We have served 47,000+ customers, including offline and marketplace sales, and we supply companies as well as households. Write to us with your quantity, delivery cities and the date you need the gift. We will say what we can supply and on what terms. Use the corporate gifting form, or read the corporate gifting guide for our standing gifting information.
People also ask
What is the best mango gift for corporate Diwali gifting?
Alphonso mango pulp tins are the best mango gift at Diwali, because fresh Alphonso is a February to June fruit. Our tins are sold all year, from Rs 590. You can add cashews or dry fruits and send fresh Alphonso later, around Gudi Padwa or financial year-end.
Can I gift fresh Alphonso mangoes at Diwali?
Not from us. Fresh Alphonso is harvested from about February to June, and the 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. At Diwali we offer Alphonso pulp tins instead. If any seller offers fresh Alphonso in October or November, ask where it was grown and how it was stored.
How much should a festive gift for 100 employees cost?
It depends on the gift. At our "from" prices, one pulp tin each comes to about Rs 59,000 for 100 people, before delivery. One fresh dozen each in season comes to about Rs 1,84,900. There is no GST on fresh mangoes, but GST applies on shipping for corporate gifting orders, and the invoice shows it.
When is the best time to send a fresh Alphonso gift?
Send fresh Alphonso in season, which runs roughly February to June, with the best supply from March to May. Gudi Padwa, the financial year-end, client thank-yous in April and May, and summer staff rewards all fit. Write to us in advance with your quantity, cities and dates.
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Sources and further reading
- APEDA, Mango Pulp, accessed October 2026.
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango, accessed October 2026.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.
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