India's traditional medicine system, AYUSH, has received formal recognition in recent bilateral trade agreements with Oman and New Zealand. Finalized in December, these agreements include dedicated annexures on health services and traditional medicine. This development coincides with a 6.11% growth in AYUSH and herbal product exports, which rose from $649.2 million in 2023-24 to $688.89 million in 2024-25, according to the commerce ministry.