India’s Ayush services economy could reach $216B–$318B by 2047, study says
India’s Ayush services sector contributed $36.92 billion in 2024-25 and is projected to expand sharply by 2047. Clinics and day-care centres generated 71% of revenue, while Ayurveda, wellness, medical travel and digital capabilities emerge as key growth drivers.
What happened
Ayush services sector · India’s Ayush services economy was valued at USD 36.92 billion in 2024-25 and is projected to reach USD 216-318 billion by 2047. The
Key facts
- USD 36.92 billion sector contribution in 2024-25
- USD 216-318 billion projected sector size by 2047
- 16.91% CAGR since 2022-23
- 1.76 million direct livelihoods
- USD 1.77 billion medical value travel revenue in 2024-25
What changed
India’s Ayush services economy was valued at USD 36.92 billion in 2024-25 and is projected to reach USD 216-318 billion by 2047. The study highlights rapid growth in Ayurveda, clinics, wellness centres, medical tourism, digital capabilities and quality accreditation.
Why this matters
Organised Ayush operators should prioritise scalable clinic and day-care networks, digital patient journeys and medical-travel partnerships as these formats account for most current sector revenue and future growth.
What to watch
- Central and state accreditation standards for Ayush clinics, day-care centres, teleconsultation and medical-value travel.
- Insurance or employer-benefit coverage expansion for preventive wellness and Ayush treatments.
- Growth in foreign medical-tourist arrivals, average length of stay and wellness-package spending.
- Clinic-chain funding, franchise activity, occupancy rates and repeat-visit frequency in major metros and destination states.
- Availability of qualified practitioners and therapist wage inflation.