| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | NARI-2 x JSI-99 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2010 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Solapur Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 2125(E), 10/9/2012 |
| Recommended region/area | Safflower growing areas of Maharashtra |
| Special attributes | Moderately tolerant to aphid |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1376 (Rainfed) 2276 (Irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 29.1 |
| Days to maturity | 115-120 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 68-72 |