Released in 1995, new spanish bunch variety Tirupati 4 is derived from the cross JL 24 x Ah 316/s by mass pedigree selection. It matures in 105 days and produces bold pods with prominent reticulation, a slight beak and a moderate constriction. Seeds are rose in colour. Tirupati 4 was evaluated over 3 rainy seasons (1990, 1991 and 1992) and 3 post-rainy seasons (1991-92, 1992-93 and 1993-94) at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.