Monthly advisory of onion and garlic crop for the month of June 2025
Transforming Garlic into Gold: Alunt Agro Products
₹8 lakh/year turnover
25% profit margin
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
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
