AYUSHEXCIL marks 4th anniversary; AYUSH exports rise 6.11% to USD 688.89 million in 2024-25
The Ayush Export Promotion Council observed its 4th Establishment Anniversary in New Delhi on 4 January 2026, as the Commerce Ministry reported AYUSH and herbal exports of USD 688.89 million in 2024-25, up 6.11%.
Summary
The Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL) observed its 4th Establishment Anniversary in New Delhi on 4 January 2026. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said exports of AYUSH and herbal products grew 6.11%, from USD 649.2 million in 2023-24 to USD 688.89 million in 2024-25. AYUSH systems have been formally recognised in trade agreements including the India–Oman CEPA and the India–New Zealand FTA, with annexes on health services and traditional medicine, and AYUSHEXCIL has been entrusted with anchoring the Ministry of Ayush's Ayush Quality Mark programme.
Key facts
- Council
- Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL)
- Occasion
- 4th Establishment Anniversary, 4 January 2026, New Delhi
- Exports 2024-25
- USD 688.89 million, +6.11% (USD 649.2 million in 2023-24)
- Trade deals
- AYUSH annexes in India–Oman CEPA and India–New Zealand FTA
- Role
- Anchors the Ayush Quality Mark programme
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was the value of India's AYUSH and herbal product exports in 2024-25, as reported at AYUSHEXCIL's 4th anniversary in January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — USD 688.89 million
PIB (Commerce): AYUSH and herbal exports grew 6.11% from USD 649.2 million in 2023-24 to USD 688.89 million in 2024-25.
AYUSHEXCIL has been entrusted with anchoring which programme of the Ministry of Ayush?
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Correct answer: A — Ayush Quality Mark
PIB (Commerce): AYUSHEXCIL has been entrusted with anchoring the Ayush Quality Mark programme of the Ministry of Ayush.
Consider the following statements regarding AYUSH in trade, as reported in January 2026: 1. AYUSH exports grew by 6.11% in 2024-25. 2. Traditional medicine has a dedicated annex in the India–Oman CEPA. 3. The India–New Zealand FTA also recognises AYUSH with a dedicated annex. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Commerce): exports grew 6.11%, and both the India–Oman CEPA and the India–New Zealand FTA have dedicated annexes on health services and traditional medicine. All three are correct.