Overview
- The Commerce Ministry announced on January 4 that AYUSH has formal recognition in the India–Oman CEPA and the India–New Zealand FTA.
- Both agreements were finalised in December and contain dedicated annexures on health-related services and traditional medicine.
- Exports of AYUSH and herbal products increased to $688.89 million in 2024–25 from $649.2 million in 2023–24, a 6.11% gain.
- The update was issued via an official statement and carried by PTI, with national outlets publishing the feed.
- The ministry described the inclusion as explicit acknowledgement of India’s traditional medicine systems within the trade texts.