– Indian Sandalwood is highly prized due to its aromatic fragrant wood. – The oil extracted from sandalwood is used in perfumes, cosmetics, aromatherapy and medicinal preparations. – Sandalwood is an extremely precious element and is used for carving. – Indian sandalwood consists of up to 6% oil and around 90% if α and β santalols (which is claimed to be the highest). Sandalwood is in high demand (about 20,000 metric tons and oil 1000 tons) in the international markets and the current production across the world does not meet this demand which has led to a drastic rise in the sandalwood price. Sandalwood cultivation is a highly profitable business which needs very minimal maintenance.