Reports IndicesSunday, 12 April 2026·The Hindu
India's Patent Filings Rise 30.2% to a Record in FY 2025-26
India recorded an all-time high of 1,43,729 patent applications in FY 2025-26, a 30.2% jump over the previous year, with Tamil Nadu among the leading states.
Key highlights
- FY 2025-26: 1,43,729 applications (up from 1,10,375).
- India is the world's 6th largest patent filer; 69% domestic filings.
- Leading states: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra.
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