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India's Patent Filings Soar 30% to Record 1.43 Lakh in FY26

India's patent filings reached a historic high of over 1.43 lakh in the 2025-26 financial year, marking a substantial 30.2% increase from the previous year. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted that domestic innovators filed nearly 70% of these applications, showcasing a strong 'Invented in India' push. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra emerged as the top states contributing to this innovation surge. This growth solidifies India's position as the world's sixth-largest patent filer, driven by policy initiatives and a thriving startup ecosystem.

Key Points: India's Patent Filings Hit Record High: 1.43 Lakh in FY26

  • Record 1.43 lakh+ patent filings
  • 30.2% annual growth rate
  • Nearly 70% filed by domestic innovators
  • Tamil Nadu leads among states
  • India now 6th largest global filer
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India's patent filings hit record 1.43 lakh in FY26, up 30.2%: Piyush Goyal

India's patent filings surged 30.2% to a historic 1.43 lakh in FY 2025-26, with domestic innovators driving nearly 70% of applications.

"India's Innovation Engine is Unstoppable! - Piyush Goyal"

New Delhi, April 12

India's patent filings touched a record high of over 1.43 lakh in FY 2025-26, marking a rise of 30.2 per cent compared to the previous year, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.

Highlighting the milestone, Goyal said in a post on X, "India's Innovation Engine is Unstoppable! Our patent filings soared to a historic 1.43 lakh+ in FY 2025-26, marking a 30.2% increase over last year."

The latest data shared by the minister shows that total patent applications reached 1,43,729 in FY 2025-26, up from 1,10,375 in FY 2024-25, continuing a steady upward trend seen over the past decade. Patent filings have risen significantly from under 50,000 in FY 2015-16, indicating sustained growth in innovation activity.

The minister also underlined the growing contribution of domestic innovators.

"With over 69% of patents filed domestically... we are showing the world that 'Made in India' is powered by 'Invented in India'," he said.

According to the data, domestic filings stood at 99,721 in FY26, accounting for nearly 69.4 per cent of total applications, while foreign filings were at 44,008. This reflects a strong push from within the country, including startups, MSMEs and academic institutions, which together contribute a significant share of filings.

State-wise, Tamil Nadu led the chart with the highest number of patent filings, followed by Karnataka and Maharashtra. Other key contributors included Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana.

Goyal further noted India's improving global standing, saying, "We are the world's 6th largest patent filer, reflecting a confident India set to become a global innovation powerhouse."

The data also highlights that India has recorded consistent growth in patent filings for five consecutive years, supported by policy initiatives such as Startup India and increased focus on research and digital innovation.

The surge in filings comes amid broader efforts to strengthen the intellectual property ecosystem and position India as a hub for innovation and technology-driven growth.

- ANI

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Priya S
Impressive growth, no doubt. But I hope this isn't just about quantity. The real test is how many of these patents translate into commercial products that create jobs and solve real Indian problems, like in agriculture or healthcare. Quality matters as much as numbers.
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Vikram M
Tamil Nadu leading the chart! 🎉 As someone from Chennai, it's great to see our state's educational institutions and manufacturing ecosystem contributing so significantly. Karnataka and Maharashtra are powerhouses too. This regional spread is healthy for the country.
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Sarah B
Working in tech here in Bangalore, I can feel this energy. The Startup India push is real. More of my colleagues are filing provisional patents for their side projects. The process has become slightly easier, but still, 1.43 lakh is a massive number. Well done!
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Rohit P
From under 50,000 to over 1.43 lakh in a decade? That's a solid trajectory. Shows the policy focus is working. Hope the patent office has the manpower to examine these properly and grant them in time. Speed of granting is the next frontier.
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Nikhil C
Great to see Punjab in the top contributors! Often the northern states don't get highlighted enough in the innovation story. MSMEs in Ludhiana and the agri-tech startups in Punjab are clearly doing something right. More power to them!

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