Nagpur couple earns up to ₹50 lakh annually by cultivating saffron using indoor aeroponics method

Nagpur-based couple Akshay Hole and Divya Lohakare Hole has achieved unique success in the field of saffron cultivation using indoor aeroponics technology. According to reports by The Economic Times and The Times of India, the couple has started a business by growing saffron without soil in a 400-square-foot room. Through this remarkable experiment, they are earning an annual income of up to ₹40 lakh to ₹50 lakh. Through this business, they make an earning of more than approximately ₹4 lakh every month.

The beginning of this unique farming took place in the year 2020, when Divya and Akshay Hole initiated indoor saffron cultivation through aeroponics at Dhule. Thereafter, due to this success of theirs, they expanded this in Nagpur as well, and a significant increase was seen in their income. According to The Times of India, they work under the banner named 'Shaya Enterprises'. Through this organization, they not only sell saffron directly, but also provide training and education to new farmers who wish to learn indoor farming.

Due to their commitment towards innovation, their profit has continuously improved. According to a report by The Economic Times, they produce saffron without soil, and the sale of this expensive spice in the market takes place at a price of approximately ₹6.3 lakh per kilogram. They get a profit margin of approximately 80 percent in this business. They have invested ₹55 lakh so far in this project and aim to earn ₹1.3 crore in the next 5 years.

Besides these successful business activities, this couple is now moving forward towards other types of indoor agriculture as well. According to a report by The Times of India, following the success of saffron, they are now also venturing into other indoor agriculture projects like microgreens, so that more diversification and progress can take place in their business.