Pune Market Yard Welcomes Early Hapus Mangoes from Karnataka; Record Price Paid!

• Karnataka's Hapus mangoes arrived first at Pune's Market Yard, breaking the tradition of Ratnagiri/Devgad Hapus.
• The first consignment from Tumkur region was sold at a record price of 5,100 rupees for a box of 4 dozen mangoes.
• Traders Suresh Kewlani and Bony Rohra purchased the initial high-bid consignment.
• Favorable weather conditions in Karnataka led to good production and an earlier-than-expected supply.
• The main mango season is now anticipated to begin in March instead of April, with supply increasing from February.

Why It Matters: Pune's Market Yard received early Hapus mangoes from Karnataka at a record price, signaling an early season.