Status Report on Ayush inventions: 4,077 patent applications and 711 grants in 2014–2026; Maharashtra leads
The Status Report on Ayush Related Inventions in India (2014–2026), published by CGPDTM, shows 4,077 Ayush patent applications and 711 grants between FY 2014-15 and FY 2025-26, with Maharashtra leading at 744 filings and 142 grants.
Summary
The Status Report on Ayush Related Inventions in India (2014–2026), published by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks (CGPDTM) under DPIIT and highlighted by the Ministry of Ayush on 16 October 2026, records 4,077 patent applications and 711 patents granted between FY 2014-15 and FY 2025-26. Annual filings rose from 63 in FY 2014-15 to 590 in FY 2025-26, an increase of about 836.5%, roughly eightfold. The report was released during the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations, and Maharashtra leads Ayush patent activity with 744 filings and 142 grants.
Key facts
- Report
- Status Report on Ayush Related Inventions in India (2014–2026)
- Published by
- CGPDTM, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Released during
- 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations
- Total applications
- 4,077 (FY 2014-15 to FY 2025-26)
- Patents granted
- 711
- Annual filings
- 63 (2014-15) to 590 (2025-26), ~836.5% rise
- Top State
- Maharashtra – 744 filings, 142 grants
- Largest applicant group
- Natural persons – 2,113 applications (51.9%)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to the Status Report on Ayush Related Inventions in India (2014–2026), which State leads Ayush patent activity?
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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra
How many Ayush-related patent applications were filed in India between FY 2014-15 and FY 2025-26, as per the CGPDTM status report?
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Correct answer: A — 4,077