India’s AYUSH System Recognised in Bilateral Agreements with Oman, New Zealand

The Commerce Ministry has said that India’s traditional medicine system – AYUSH – has received formal recognition in bilateral trade agreements with Oman and New Zealand. Both the agreements, which were finalised in December 2025, have dedicated annexures on health-related services and traditional medicine.

Exports of AYUSH and herbal products have registered a growth of 6.11 per cent, increasing from 649.2 million US Dollars in 2023-24 to 688.89 million dollars in 2024-25.