| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | N-62-8 x C. palaestinus |
| Method of breeding/selection | Pedigree |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1976 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Jalgaon, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 13 of 19/12/1978 |
| Recommended region/area | Western Maharashtra |
| Special attributes | Erect growth |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1000-1200 (Rainfed) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 28 |
| Days to maturity | 120-125 |