India is the second largest exporter of ayurvedic and alternative medicines in the world.

6,200

indigenous herbal plants support medicament industry

US$401.7mn

of AYUSH and herbal products exported during 2016-17

15.4%

growth in patients uptake for AYUSH treatments

736,538

practitioners are registered in the vast Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy sectors.

US$21bn

expected valuation of India’s wellness and traditional healthcare industry by 2020, from the current US$10b valuation.

501

undergraduate colleges with courses on AYUSH and an annual intake of 28,018, as well as 151 centres for post-graduate education.

14%

annual growth rate of the AYUSH sector, with growing uptake among foreign medical tourists to India.

985

Ayurvedic formulations, 1,229 Unani formulations, 399 Siddha formulations have been standardised and published in formularies.

Association of Ayurvedic Physicians of India

+91 9838706393

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To encourage the advancement of the study, education, research and knowledge of Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturers Association

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022 2498 4405

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To tackle issues pertaining to the ayurvedic & natural products Industry

Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences

91-011-28525862

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An autonomous body of Ministry of AYUSH to formulate, develop and promote research

Investment Opportunities

  • Opportunities in nutraceuticals, food supplements, cosmetics and rejuvenates manufacturing.
  • Opportunities of investment in education and research, health services and training in AYUSH.
  • MoUs for cooperation in traditional medicine signed with China, Malaysia, Hungary, Trinidad and Tabago.
  • Setting up of specialised treatment centres and manufacturing plants as well as skill development.

Key Investors

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