India’s innovation engine is in high gear. In 2024, the country crossed a major milestone—over 100,000 patent filings in a single year—marking its arrival as a serious contender on the global IP stage (Source). With over 1.57 lakh DPIIT-recognized startups, India is now the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world, and it shows. (Source)
From space and semiconductors to biotech and AI, Indian companies are filing patents faster—and smarter. New fast-track programs, AI-assisted examination, and government incentives are helping big players scale and giving emerging ones a powerful head start. The government’s next big goal? 10% of global 6G patents by 2027—and momentum is clearly building. (Source)
This report spotlights the top domestic companies of 2024, tracks growth since 2023, and reveals the key domestic universities shaping the nation’s innovation future.
Top Leading Indian Companies in 2024
| Rank | Company | Patent Published in 2024 | Patent Published in 2023 | YoY Change(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabyasachi Calcutta LLP | 1405 | 1234 | 0.138574 | |
| Euphoric Innovations | 1105 | 217 | 4.092166 | |
| TVS | 968 | 788 | 0.228426 | |
| TCS | 903 | 712 | 0.268258 | |
| Hero Motocorp | 819 | 555 | 0.475676 | |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | 603 | 602 | 0.001661 | |
| BHEL | 409 | 468 | -0.126068 | |
| Havells | 353 | 282 | 0.251773 | |
| JIO | 347 | 129 | 1.689922 | |
| Godrej & Boyce | 285 | 180 | 0.583333 | |
| Ru-Brama Retail Pvt Ltd | 265 | – | – | |
| Ola Electric Mobility | 201 | 128 | 0.570312 | |
| Campus Activewear | 175 | 37 | 3.72973 | |
| Titan | 174 | 88 | 0.977273 | |
| HCL Tech | 129 | 81 | 0.592593 | |
| Bajaj Auto | 119 | 111 | 0.072072 | |
| Crompton | 101 | 99 | 0.020202 | |
| Tata Motors | 101 | 59 | 0.711864 | |
| Upl | 86 | 75 | 0.146667 | |
| Bluest Mettle Solutions | 78 | 751 | -0.896138 | |
| Nayasa Superplast | 67 | 47 | 0.425532 | |
| Silver Lace | 45 | 1 | 44 |
India’s top patent filers in 2024 reflect a mix of consistent performers and breakout innovators. Sabyasachi Calcutta LLP leads the pack with 1,405 patents, followed closely by Euphoric Innovations, which posted a staggering 409% YoY growth—the highest among the top five. Legacy leaders like TVS, TCS and Hero Motocorp continued to scale their R&D output, while challengers such as JIO and Campus Activewear recorded explosive jumps of 169% and 373% respectively. Most surprising, perhaps, is Silver Lace, whose 4400% spike underscores the potential of quiet disruptors in the IP space.
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But behind the headlines, a deeper trend is taking shape—India’s innovation growth is increasingly being driven by young, agile start-ups making bold moves in patenting. Among the top corporate filers, three standouts signal this shift clearly. The table below spotlights these rising players.
| Start-up | Founded Year | Patent Count in 2024 |
| Ru-Brama Retail Pvt Ltd | 2020 | 265 |
| Ola Electric Mobility | 2017 | 201 |
| Silver Lace | 2017 | 45 |
Start-ups may be making waves, but the deep currents of India’s innovation ecosystem still run through its universities. From IIT campuses to state-backed research hubs, academic institutions are no longer just supporting industry—they’re competing alongside it. Their patents are sharper, faster and increasingly market-ready. As labs turn into launchpads, here are the top 10 Indian universities leading India’s patent charge in 2024—and proving that the future is being engineered in lecture halls as much as in boardrooms.
Which Top 10 Universities Are Driving Innovation in India Through Patents in 2024?
| University | Patents |
| Lovely Professional University | 2263 |
| Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technology Science | 1638 |
| Galgotias University | 1545 |
| Chitkara University | 1513 |
| Chandigarh University | 1483 |
| Teerthanker Mahaveer University | 1445 |
| Sanskriti University | 1088 |
| Council Of Science And Industrial Research | 599 |
| Indian Institute Of Technology Madras | 598 |
| Jain University | 537 |
India’s universities are no longer just nurturing talent—they’re filing patents at record pace. Lovely Professional University tops the chart with 2,263 patents, followed by Saveetha Institute and Galgotias University, both crossing the 1,500 mark. Institutions like Chitkara, Chandigarh, and Teerthanker Mahaveer are also making bold moves, turning campuses into innovation engines. Even as private universities surge ahead, stalwarts like CSIR and IIT Madras remain strongholds of deep-tech and high-impact research.
Taken together, these shifts reflect a maturing innovation economy—restless, wide-angled, and ready for scale. India’s IP landscape in 2024 isn’t powered by one sector or one region; it’s being shaped by a collective national appetite for progress. With start-ups scaling up and universities stepping forward pushing boundaries across deep tech, life sciences and digital infrastructure, innovation is no longer the exception—it’s the expectation.