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Indoor Saffron Farming:Your Complete Roadmap to Building a Profitable Business

Startup Pedia is organizing a 2-day live workshop with Ankit Bhatnagar, the backbone of Shubhavni Smart farms, reshaping the future of indoor saffron farming.

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25th & 26th Oct, 2025

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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Online

English

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₹999 + GST

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Why You Should Start an Indoor Saffron
Farming
Business

Discover how saffron farming can turn small spaces into big profits with sustainable growth opportunities.

Why Attend?

See firsthand how a premium saffron business operates from the inside.

Ankit Bhatnagar, Business Head of Shubhavni Smartfarms, will show you how to set up your indoor saffron farm and turn it into a profitable venture selling premium saffron. He'll show you exactly how to start your own saffron farm, from picking the right corms to growing them carefully, harvesting without losing quality, and selling your saffron for top value.

You'll walk away with practical tips, real-life examples, and a clear roadmap to launch your own venture.

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Who Should Join This Workshop?

Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, agri-startup enthusiasts, and anyone curious about indoor saffron farming.

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Ankit Bhatnagar

Know Your Instructor

Ankit Bhatnagar

Business Head of Shubhavni Smart farms

Ankit Bhatnagar is the son of Shubha Bhatnagar, the founder of Shubhavni Smartfarms.

He is an engineer by profession, but as a part of his mother's team, he is helping her scale the business.

Founded in 2023, Shubhavni Smartfarms is a pioneer in indoor saffron farming. While it is Shubha Bhatnagar's brainchild, Ankit has put in an endless amount of time in research and development of the farm to help his mother out.

He is leading the charge on the business front, overseeing the strategic growth, branding, marketing and sales.

Shubhavni Smartfarms currently sells its premium Kashmiri saffron online.

What You'll Learn

Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, agri-startup enthusiasts, and anyone curious about indoor saffron farming.

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Fundamentals of Indoor Saffron Farming
  • checkUnderstanding the basics of saffron farming
  • checkSetting up an indoor saffron farm
  • checkFinancing and Legal Structures
  • checkChoosing high-quality saffron corms and preparing them for cultivation
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Scaling & Profiting from Saffron Farming
  • checkGrowth cycle and maintenance of the sprouting saffron corms
  • checkHarvesting and processing techniques to maintain saffron quality
  • checkBulb propagation & preparation for the next cycle
  • checkMarketing & Sales Strategies
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About Shubhavni SmartFarms

Shubhavni SmartFarms is redefining saffron cultivation in India. Founded in 2023 by Shubha Bhatnagar, a 64-year-old homemaker turned agripreneur. Utilizing aeroponic techniques and IoT-based climate control, Shubhavni grows saffron in a 1100 sq. ft. cold room. This method not only ensures pesticide-free, high-quality product but also conserves water and land resources.

Beyond cultivation, Shubhavni is committed to social impact. The farm employs over 20 rural women, providing them with training and employment opportunities, thereby fostering community development and women's empowerment.

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Additional Benefits of Attending

Enjoy networking opportunities with like-minded learners and agripreneurs.

Live Q&A with an industry expert

Live Q&A with an industry expert

Access to session materials & recordings

Access to session materials & recordings

Join a thriving saffron farming community

Join a thriving saffron farming community

Certificate of participation

Certificate of participation

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Workshop Details

Startup Pedia is organizing a 2-day live workshop with Ankit Bhatnagar, the backbone of Shubhavni Smart farms, reshaping the future of indoor saffron farming.

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Date

25th & 26th Oct, 2025

Time

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Location

Online

Language

English

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Fees

₹999 + GST

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The workshop will be conducted online on Zoom or Zoho on 25th & 26th Oct, 2025 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM.

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