| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | NS1572 x EC32012 |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1987 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 834(E), 18/9/1987 |
| Recommended region/area | Irrigated areas of Maharashtra |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1300-1500 (irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 28 |
| Days to maturity | 120 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 84 |