In a press release by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
dated July 22, 2025, the significant milestones achieved by the
country's growing innovation ecosystem were highlighted, with
India having witnessed a 44% increase in intellectual property (IP)
filings over the last five years. Further, the press release has
highlighted that the total number of applications has risen from
4.77 lakh in 2020-21 to nearly 6.9 lakh in 2024-25. This remarkable
surge is the outcome of strategic policy reforms, sweeping
digitisation measures, and sustained awareness campaigns undertaken
by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Among all categories of IP, Geographical Indications (GIs)
showed the highest growth of 380% rise, emphasising the
government's numerous efforts to protect indigenous and
traditional products. The number of GI applications grew from 57 in
2020–21 to 274 in 2024-25. Designs followed with a 266%
increase, while patents saw a 180% growth. Copyright
