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भा.कृ.अनु.प-प्याज एवं लहसुन अनुसंधान निदेशालय

ICAR-DIRECTORATE OF ONION AND GARLIC RESEARCH

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Alunt Agro Garlic Products

Transforming Garlic into Gold: Alunt Agro Products

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₹8 lakh/year turnover
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25% profit margin
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Supported by ABI-ICAR-DOGR

About the Entrepreneur

Sunil Shamrao Ingawale, a visionary entrepreneur from Alegaon, Pune, established Alunt Agro Products Pvt. Ltd. with incubation support from ICAR-DOGR's Agri-Business Incubator. His venture specializes in value-added garlic products that maximize farmer profits while meeting growing consumer demand for healthy alternatives.

Business Achievements

  • Annual turnover of ₹8 lakh with consistent 25% profit margins
  • Created 6 direct employment opportunities in rural Pune
  • Developed 8 innovative garlic-based products
  • Increased farmer incomes by 35% through value addition
Alunt Agro Processing Unit

ICAR-DOGR Support

Through the ABI program, ICAR-DOGR provided essential support including:

  • Technical training on garlic processing technologies
  • Access to food testing laboratories
  • Business model development assistance
  • Packaging and branding guidance

"The technical know-how from ICAR-DOGR helped us maintain product quality while scaling up operations," says Sunil Ingawale.

Product Innovations

Alunt Agro's product portfolio includes:

  • Garlic powder and flakes with 2-year shelf life
  • Ready-to-use garlic paste in convenient packaging
  • Garlic-infused oils and pickles
  • Specialty products like black garlic

Impact on Farmers

Alunt Agro has significantly benefited garlic growers:

  • Sources garlic directly from 80+ small farmers in Pune district
  • Pays 20-25% premium over market prices
  • Provides training on quality standards for processing
  • Reduces post-harvest losses through immediate procurement

Future Plans

With ambitious expansion plans, Alunt Agro aims to:

  • Double processing capacity in next 18 months
  • Develop export-oriented garlic products
  • Implement blockchain for supply chain transparency
  • Launch consumer packs for retail markets