As Akshaya Tritiya is on April 30, mango lovers in Solapur are in for a treat. With prices falling sharply due to a surge in supply, the festival is expected to witness a spike in mango sales. Traders say mangoes will be more affordable this Akshaya Tritiya than in previous years, making it the perfect time for bulk purchases. Consumers are already flocking to markets, anticipating further price cuts just in time for the auspicious occasion. A 25–30% drop in mango prices has been recorded in the Solapur market due to large arrivals from Konkan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
Premium Ratnagiri Alphonso, which earlier fetched higher prices, is now available between Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 per dozen. Karnataka Alphonso is priced between Rs 200 and Rs 600 per dozen. With this price correction, even common varieties like Badami and Lalbagh have become more accessible, ranging from Rs 70 to Rs 120 per kg.
Market vendors are reporting increased footfall as customers take advantage of the reduced rates. Currently, Ratnagiri Alphonso is being sold at Rs 500 per dozen, Karnataka Alphonso is sold at a price range between Rs 200 to Rs 400, Badami at Rs 70 to Rs 100 per kg, Lalbagh at Rs 100 to Rs 120, and Kesar at Rs 120 to Rs 160.
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Traders expect even more arrivals after April 20, which could push prices down further, especially during the Akshaya Tritiya weekend. This has created a buzz among consumers who view the festival as an opportunity to enjoy high-quality mangoes at budget-friendly prices.
The early onset of summer has caused mangoes to ripen ahead of schedule, resulting in an earlier-than-usual glut in the market. Normally, the mango season runs until June 30, but this year it may end by the first week of June. Unseasonal rains have also affected local mango production, yet the supply from other states is balancing the market. Vendors say that if the current trend continues, this Akshaya Tritiya could see record-breaking mango sales across the region.