Overview

• The recognition places Patanjali in a select group of Indian firms, with the designation especially rare in the FMCG sector.
• Benefits cited by the company include duty-deferred payment, bank guarantee waivers, Direct Port Delivery and 24x7 customs clearance.
• The AEO program signals strong standards for honesty, transparency, quality and supply chain security in global trade.
• Swami Ramdev called the award a source of national pride tied to Make in India, while Acharya Balkrishna said it would lift exports and promote Ayurveda and indigenous products.
• The announcement coincided with India’s 78th Independence Day, and industry experts said the status should enhance Patanjali’s export competitiveness and Swadeshi positioning.