Grapes have turned sour for Maharashtra cultivators ever since the Government of India has withdrawn export subsidy.
And, the immediate fall out – overseas shipment of the luscious fruit from the state may take a hit.
Maharashtra is the largest producer and exporter of grapes in India and Nashik district in North Maharashtra - some 200 km from capital Mumbai - is the hub, earning the sobriquet of being the country’s grape capital. Nasik accounts for the bulk of export of grapes though certain blocks in Sangli, Satara and a handful of other districts in the state grow the fruit.
