India Becomes 6th Largest Patent Filer, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh

According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India has become the world’s 6th largest patent filer, with over 64,000 patents, more than 55% filed by resident innovators—a major shift driven by strong policy support and a growing innovation ecosystem. Speaking at INNOTECH’25, he highlighted India’s jump from Rank 81 to 38 in the Global Innovation Index. He said achievements like Chandrayaan-3, the world’s first DNA vaccine, and rising deep-tech startups reflect India’s scientific advancement.