With a budget under ₹2,000 you can buy a small dozen of Alphonso (₹1,849). Around ₹2,500 you reach a large dozen (₹2,499); near ₹3,000, a jumbo dozen (₹2,999) or a two-dozen small box (₹3,499 is a little above). Delivery is free in every case. These are 2026 prices; no 2027 prices are announced.
To order, browse Ratnagiri Alphonso prices by box.
By Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in (operated by Powle Home Foods, Mumbai). Last updated 23 October 2026.
Choosing by budget, not by label
Most people start with a number in mind. "I can spend about ₹2,500", or "it is a gift, up to ₹4,000". That is a better start than a label like "premium" or "royal", which means whatever the seller wants it to mean. So here is the ladder, turned around: the money first, then what it buys.
The budget ladder
| Budget | Best fit (2026 price) | Per mango, approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹2,000 | Small dozen, 150–180 g (₹1,849) | ₹154 |
| ₹2,000–₹2,300 | Medium dozen, 180–220 g (₹2,099) | ₹175 |
| ₹2,300–₹2,600 | Large dozen, 225–250 g (₹2,499) | ₹208 |
| ₹2,600–₹3,000 | Extra large (₹2,699) or jumbo (₹2,999) dozen | ₹225 to ₹250 |
| ₹3,000–₹4,000 | Two dozen small (₹3,499) or medium (₹3,999) | ₹146 to ₹167 |
| ₹4,000–₹5,500 | Two dozen large (₹4,699; Devgad ₹4,749), extra large (₹4,999) or jumbo (₹5,399; Devgad ₹5,499) | ₹196 to ₹225 |
Gift boxes start at ₹2,249; Alphonso pulp is ₹590 (850 g) or ₹2,100 (3.1 kg). All figures are 2026 prices for Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso. The 2027 season is listed to start on 1 February 2027.
Under ₹2,000
A small dozen at ₹1,849 is the entry point for real GI-tagged Alphonso. Small is a perfectly good grade, best for aamras, shakes and kulfi, or for a household that does not need big fruit. Do not buy small for a gift if the recipient will compare it with a bigger box.
If ₹1,849 is too much for one go, pulp at ₹590 is the other option, and it goes to every PIN code. It is not the same experience as cutting a ripe mango, so I would not call it a substitute, but for cooking it is practical.
₹2,000 to ₹3,000
This is where most households land. Medium at ₹2,099 is the sweet spot: enough flesh to cut at the table, not so big that two people cannot finish one. Large at ₹2,499 adds roughly 40 g to 30 g a mango at the margin, a modest step. Extra large and jumbo, ₹2,699 and ₹2,999, are gift territory: bigger, more showy, and about ₹225 to ₹250 a fruit.
A gift box from ₹2,249 also falls in this band. Check the product page for contents, and compare with a plain dozen of the same grade before deciding that you want the presentation. See gifting.
₹3,000 to ₹5,500
Here two-dozen boxes make sense, with a catch. Two dozen small (₹3,499) is the cheapest per mango on the list, at about ₹146. Two dozen medium (₹3,999) saves ₹199 over two single dozens. The bigger two-dozen boxes save more over buying two single dozens (₹299 for large, ₹399 for extra large and about ₹599 for jumbo).
The catch is volume: 24 mangoes ripen in the same few days. If you will not eat or gift 24 in a week, you save money on the invoice and lose it in the bin. For a big gathering, a joint family or a shared gift with a neighbour, two dozen is a real saving. Otherwise stagger two single orders; see scheduled delivery.
How an order reaches you
Fruit is harvested to order, packed against the order and shipped semi-ripe by BlueDart to serviceable PIN codes. Orders before 1:00 PM IST, Monday to Saturday, dispatch the same day. Delivery is free, with no minimum order and no packing charge. Payment is prepaid only. Tracking comes by email and WhatsApp. For damage, send photos and your order number within 24 hours; see the shipping policy and return policy.
Ripening and the carbide question
At any budget, ask how the fruit is ripened. 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
What can I get for under ₹2,000?
A small dozen of Alphonso (150–180 g) at ₹1,849 in 2026, with free delivery. Pulp at ₹590 is the other option.
What is the best box for ₹2,500?
A large dozen (225–250 g) at ₹2,499, or a medium dozen at ₹2,099 plus pulp. Medium is the better value for most households.
What is the cheapest per mango?
Two dozen small at ₹3,499, about ₹146 a mango.
Do gift boxes cost more than a plain dozen?
Gift boxes start from ₹2,249. Compare contents and grade with a plain dozen before choosing.
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.
Is delivery free at every budget?
Yes, to serviceable PIN codes, with no minimum order and no packing or handling charge.
What will 2027 boxes cost?
Not announced. The season is listed to start on 1 February 2027.
See also: Alphonso Mango Box Price Including Delivery
See also: Alphonso Mango Annual Procurement Budget for Hospitality Groups
Sources and further reading
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