Union Minister Piyush Goyal praised India’s innovation growth, noting a significant increase in patent filings to 1.43 lakh in the financial year 2025-26, a 30.2% rise from the previous year. Goyal emphasized that over 69% of these filings were domestic, showcasing India’s emergence as a global innovation hub. The data revealed a surge in patent applications, with 1,43,729 filings in FY26 compared to 1,10,375 in FY25, with a notable increase in domestic filings to 98,771.
India’s innovation landscape witnessed a remarkable boost, with Tamil Nadu leading in patent filings at 22,995, followed by states like Karnataka and Maharashtra. Goyal highlighted the significant role played by educational institutions, startups, and MSMEs in driving innovation, with educational bodies contributing 36.5% of total filings. The country’s global position in innovation has strengthened, now ranking as the sixth-largest patent filer globally, reflecting sustained growth in intellectual property activities.
The digital transformation has been pivotal, with almost 95% of patent applications now submitted online, a move aligned with the government’s efforts to modernize processes under the IP India initiative. India has experienced a substantial 146% increase in patent filings over five years, from 58,503 in FY21 to 1,43,729 in FY26, indicating a consistent upward trajectory in innovation. This data signifies a significant shift in India’s innovation narrative, transitioning from “Made in India” to “Invented in India.”
