Nagpur Couple Grows Saffron Indoors Using Aeroponics, Earning Up to Rs 50 Lakh Annually
Akshay Holey and Divya Lohakare Holey from Nagpur, Maharashtra, have developed a successful indoor saffron cultivation business using aeroponic farming, a soil-free technique. Starting with a small investment and 100 saffron bulbs from Kashmir, they expanded to a 400-square-foot facility, generating annual revenues of Rs 40-50 lakh. Their approach adapts saffron growth to Nagpur's climate, traditionally unsuitable for the spice, and they have encouraged others to explore similar cultivation methods.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 33/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 12 Nov, 05:30 am. Other outlets followed.