| Nature of the cultivar | Hybrid |
| Pedigree | MMS x C2829-5-3a-6 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Hybrid breeding |
| Method of propagation | Cross-pollination |
| Year of release | 2002 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Nimbkar, Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 937(E), 4/9/2002 |
| Recommended region/area | All India |
| Special attributes | Non-spiny, moderately tolerant to Alternaria leaf blight and aphid |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1500 |
| Oil Content(%) | 30 |
| Days to maturity | 127 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 85 |