India • Jun 12, 2025

Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka's mango trade dispute

Andhra Pradesh has blocked Totapuri mangoes from entering Chittoor district if they're grown in Karnataka, saying it wants to protect local farmers. Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah isn't happy, calling out the ban for hurting his own farmers who depend on AP's big mango processing units.

TL;DR

AP introduced the ban to protect its farmers

This isn't just about fruit—it's about fair prices and state relations. AP pays its farmers more (₹8/kg plus a ₹4 subsidy), while Karnataka mangoes go for ₹5-6/kg. Worried about being undercut, AP introduced the ban. Now, Karnataka is threatening to block AP's farm goods in return, making this a bigger issue about how states work together and support their farmers.