Finding for the Future
Why Sandalwood
Return on Investment
- Average 1 plant for every 10 yards
- Expected yield from 1 plant in 12 to 15 years: 30Kgs
- Cost of premium sandalwood today: more than Rs 10,000
- Expected revenue from 1 plant is around 3 lakhs at today’s price
Why Sandalwood
- Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album), most valuable wood traded in India & internationally
- Used in Modern Medicine, Ayurveda, Worship, Carvings, Essential Oils, Perfumes
- Exceptional demand for Essential oils (10ml cost $50)
- Depleting production (2000MT in 1980 to 200MT in 2012), makes attractive Investment option
