4,000 Years of Mangoes—Will Mukesh Ambani’s ‘Amnagar’ Finally Make India King?

India has been growing mangoes for over 4,000 years, making the fruit a symbol of its culture and cuisine. Yet, despite being the world’s largest mango producer, India still lags behind in global exports and faces modern challenges. Now, Mukesh Ambani’s ambitious mango project, often dubbed ‘Amnagar,’ is drawing attention as a potential game changer.

 

Key Highlights:

 

India produces nearly 50% of the world’s mangoes, with over 1,000 varieties grown across the country. Despite this, India is only the fourth-largest mango exporter by value, trailing behind Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. Most Indian mangoes are consumed domestically, and export growth is held back by issues like inconsistent quality, climate challenges, and outdated farming practices.

 

Climate change, drought, and rising temperatures have hit mango yields hard in recent years, especially in southern states. Farmers report drastic drops in output and recurring losses, even as demand for Indian mangoes remains high worldwide.

 

Enter Mukesh Ambani’s Dhirubhai Ambani Lakhibag Amrayee orchard in Jamnagar, Gujarat—Asia’s largest mango estate. Spread over 600 acres with more than 200 mango varieties, this orchard uses advanced techniques like drip irrigation, desalination, water harvesting, and organic farming to overcome harsh local conditions. The farm produces about 600 tonnes of mangoes annually and has made Reliance the world’s largest mango exporter.

 

Ambani’s model stands out for its focus on sustainability, technology, and community engagement. The orchard distributes 100,000 saplings to local farmers each year and offers training in innovative agricultural practices, helping raise standards across the region.

 

If replicated, this approach could help India boost both quality and export volumes, making Indian mangoes more competitive globally. Ambani’s ‘Amnagar’ is not just a business success—it’s an example of how modern agribusiness can revive India’s ancient mango legacy and help the country finally claim its place as the true king of global mango trade.

 

Source: Indian Express, Business Today, Financial Express, AgroInsurance, YourStory, India Shipping News