Daily Current Affairs / India Becomes 6th Largest Patent Filer, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh
Category : Business and economics Published on: November 17 2025
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.
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