modi apples in vashiDespite the talks of Modi wave subsiding in the country and that big defeat of BJP in Delhi, Modi brand is still strong in the country. A variety of Apples from Italy have recently forayed in to wholesale market in Vashi and is called ‘Modi Apples’. The traders in the market have got three consignments of these apples and there were sold out in no time.

The traders and users say that they are genuinely better than other imported products. However these apples are costlier too. An 18 to 20-kg basket of Modi apple is commanding a price between Rs 2400 and Rs2600, while the other imported apples are available at a maximum Rs2200 for the similar quantity.

However traders say these apples are coming to India from the last 2-3 years and have nothing to do with the Prime Minister. However this year, the users are relating to the name more becausing of the Prime Minister’s growing popularity in the country.