Gujarat sees 200 new Ayurvedic units in four years
The year 2024-25 saw the arrival of 35 new plants. Just after Covid, the state saw 117 new plants, most of which started with sanitizer manufacturing.
H G Koshia, commissioner, Gujarat State Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), said, "Gujarat has continued to see new investments in Ayurvedic medicines manufacturing. The state has a strong base in the pharmaceuticals industry, and now, the number of Ayurvedic plants has also crossed the 1,000 mark.
The state has a good ecosystem for the industry with raw material availability and manufacturing expertise.
All the new plants come with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards."
Dr Bhavesh Joshi, former vice-president of Gujarat Ayurved Aushadh Manufacturers Association (GAAMA), said, "Ayurvedic medicines demand increased since Covid because of increased awareness in India and globally. People started using Ayurvedic medicines in regular life, and due to that, new investment is coming into the industry. A good Ayurvedic plant requires a minimum Rs 10 crore investment. There are good export opportunities in the US, Europe, and the Middle East.
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Ayurvedic Unit Approvals
| Year | Units |
|----------|-------|
| 2021-22 | 113 |
| 2022-23 | 35 |
| 2023-24 | 17 |
| 2024-25 | 35 |
(Source: Gujarat State FDCA)
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