This report assesses the technical and economic viability of commercial garlic cultivation in the Indian subcontinent, concluding that it presents a highly feasible and potentially lucrative investment opportunity, particularly
when focused on high-value seed production.
India, as the world's second-largest producer, benefits from favorable agro-climatic conditions, a robust domestic market driven by culinary and medicinal demand, and significant export potential.
The analysis confirms that utilizing high-yield varieties, coupled with optimized agronomic practices such as precise fertilizer regimes and drip irrigation, can generate substantial returns, with Benefit-Cost Ratios reported as high as 6.53. While commodity garlic farming is profitable, the specialized cultivation of garlic seed offers an exponential increase in revenue, with high net profits.