Overview

• Farmers accelerated mango picking after the Indian Meteorological Department forecast above-normal monsoon rains for June to September.
• Uttar Pradesh’s output surged to about 3.5 million metric tonnes this season from 2.5 million last year, representing roughly 20% of India’s total production.
• Surplus supply has driven Dasehri prices down to Rs 40–45 per kilogram from Rs 60 and prompted similar declines in Totapuri and premium West Bengal varieties.
• Pulp factories in Andhra Pradesh have postponed procurement of Totapuri mangoes due to unsold stocks from the previous season, deepening losses for growers.
• United States authorities rejected 15 Indian mango shipments over quality-control concerns, inflicting an estimated $500,000 in export losses.