WIPO Report 2026 - India as Global Innovation Powerhouse

WIPO Report 2026 - India as Global Innovation Powerhouse

• Report: 3rd Edition of World Intangible Investment Report 2026 by WIPO + Luiss Business School.
• India's Performance:
  • Intangible Investment: USD 78.2 Billion in 2023.
  • Growth: 7.9% annual - Highest among top 15 economies. Surpassed Japan [4.8%], Philippines [4.6%], USA [4.4%].
  • Composition: Software & databases 45%, Organisational capital 21.8%, R&D 12.7%, Design 11%, Brands 9.3%.
• Global Leaders: Absolute - USA, Japan, Germany. Intensity - Sweden, USA, France.
• UPSC Relevance: GS3 - Economy, Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation Index.
• Mains Angle: India's transition to knowledge economy, intangible economy.