# Expansion of India's AYUSH sector

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-indias-ayush-sector
> Updated: 2026-10-08T09:19:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

India’s AYUSH sector, encompassing traditional healthcare systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy, is undergoing significant economic and structural expansion. Market data indicates the sector grew from USD 2.85 billion in 2014 to USD 43.4 billion in 2023, with the services economy specifically valued at US$36.92 billion in FY2024-25.

To support this growth and the rising global demand for wellness, India has implemented initiatives such as a dedicated Ayush Visa and the development of wellness tourism circuits. The sector is also seeing a notable shift in workforce demographics; women now comprise 43 per cent of the total Ayush services workforce, with representation exceeding 60 per cent in spas and wellness resorts.

The ecosystem currently supports approximately 1.76 million livelihoods across healthcare, education, and allied services, maintaining a compound annual growth rate of 16.91 per cent since FY2022-23.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Women comprise 43% of India's Ayush services workforce

Women make up 43% of India's Ayush services workforce, with representation exceeding 60% in spas and 58% in educational institutes as the wellness economy grows.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/women-comprise-43-of-indias-ayush-services-workforce

### 2026-09-14: India's Ayurveda sector expands amid rising global wellness demand

India's AYUSH sector has grown to USD 43.4 billion as Ayurveda moves into the global mainstream, supported by rising domestic awareness and new initiatives for medical value travel.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indias-ayurveda-sector-expands-amid-rising-global-wellness-demand

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