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A family in India's northernmost region of Jammu and Kashmir is selling the country's most expensive mangoes for Rs 10,000 ($125) apiece, local media reports.

The family, based in the Kashmir valley, began grafting different types of mangoes in 2003 to create new varieties. Their efforts have paid off, as they are now harvesting unique mangoes that are highly prized by buyers.

"We started grafting different types of mangoes in 2003. We used to get a maximum of 8 to 10 mangoes from a single tree, but now we get 12 to 15 mangoes," said Bashir Ahmad, the family patriarch, to Kashmir-based news outlet The Kashmir Walla.

"We have also been able to increase the size of the mangoes. Earlier, the mangoes used to weigh 500 grams to 800 grams, but now they weigh 1.2 kilograms to 1.5 kilograms."

The family's mangoes are in high demand, with buyers willing to pay top dollar for the fruit. The mangoes are also being exported to Gulf countries, further increasing their value.

"We are selling the mangoes for Rs 10,000 each, and we are getting good rates," Ahmad said. "We are also exporting the mangoes to Gulf countries, where they are in high demand."

The family's story has captured the attention of the Indian public, who are amazed by the quality of the mangoes and the high prices they fetch.

The mangoes are also a testament to the family's hard work and dedication. They have spent years grafting different types of mangoes and experimenting with new techniques in order to create the perfect fruit.

"We faced a lot of difficulties in the beginning, but we never gave up on our dream," Ahmad said. "We are happy that we have been able to achieve something special."output: A family in India's northernmost region of Jammu and Kashmir is selling the country's most expensive mangoes for Rs 10,000 ($125) apiece, local media reports.

The family, based in the Kashmir valley, began grafting different types of mangoes in 2003 to create new varieties. Their efforts have paid off, as they are now harvesting unique mangoes that are highly prized by buyers.

"We started grafting different types of mangoes in 2003. We used to get a maximum of 8 to 10 mangoes from a single tree, but now we get 12 to 15 mangoes," said Bashir Ahmad, the family patriarch, to Kashmir-based news outlet The Kashmir Walla.

"We have also been able to increase the size of the mangoes. Earlier, the mangoes used to weigh 500 grams to 800 grams, but now they weigh 1.2 kilograms to 1.5 kilograms."

The family's mangoes are in high demand, with buyers willing to pay top dollar for the fruit. The mangoes are also being exported to Gulf countries, further increasing their value.

"We are selling the mangoes for Rs 10,000 each, and we are getting good rates," Ahmad said.

"We are also exporting the mangoes to Gulf countries, where they are in high demand."

The family's story has captured the attention of the Indian public, who are amazed by the quality of the mangoes and the high prices they fetch.

The mangoes are also a testament to the family's hard work and dedication. They have spent years grafting different types of mangoes and experimenting with new techniques in order to create the perfect fruit.

"We faced a lot of difficulties in the beginning, but we never gave up on our dream," Ahmad said.

"We are happy that we have been able to achieve something special."