Trading activity in the Jagtial mango market has slowed significantly as north Indian traders stay away due to poor-quality fruit and reduced export demand amid the Iran-Israel conflict. Farmers are facing losses as mango prices and transportation demand continue to decline
The Chelgal mango market, located on the outskirts of Jagtial town, would have been witnessing frenzied loading and unloading of mangoes usually at this time of the year. However, this time, it is registering the least quantity of fruit arrivals in quite a long time.