| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | PBNS-9-97 x PI 248567 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Pedigree method |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2001 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 122(E), 6/2/2007 |
| Recommended region/area | All India |
| Special attributes | Moderately tolerant to aphid, Alternaria leaf blight |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1900-2000 (Irrigated) 1200-1500 (Rainfed) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 29 |
| Days to maturity | 135-140 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 83-90 |