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Ayurvedic & Unani Segment: 2026 Growth Notes from the Ground

Kaleem Ashraf·22 February 2026 3 min read

Looking across our distribution data for FY24, FY25, and the first half of FY26, three things stand out about the Ayurvedic and Unani segment:

**1. Immunity-led categories sustained the post-pandemic bump.** Chyawanprash, giloy syrup, and tulsi drops haven't returned to 2019 levels — they're now structurally larger. Retailers should keep year-round shelf presence, not just Q3 push.

**2. Premiumisation is real in Tier-2 cities.** Five years ago, a ₹450 herbal face wash was a Mumbai SKU. Today it sells through in Meerut, Bareilly, and Agra retailers — especially in clusters near coaching institutes.

**3. Bundling drives basket size.** Stocking immunity + digestive + respiratory together lifts average ticket by 22% versus stocking each in isolation.

Our Ayurvedic and Unani portfolio is built to support all three trends. Get in touch if you'd like the full category sheet.