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Global Innovation Index 2026: India Ranks 40th Globally.

Ranks & Reports | Dated: 19 Feb 2026

In the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), India maintained its rank at 40th out of 132 economies. Switzerland retained the top spot for the 14th consecutive year, followed by Sweden and the US.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • India continues to lead in the lower-middle-income group.
  • The rise is credited to an active startup ecosystem and IT exports.
  • India's rank was 81 in 2015, showing massive improvement over the decade.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Report: GII 2026.
  • India Rank: 40.
  • Publisher: WIPO.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is India's rank in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 published by WIPO?

Correct Answer: 40th

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About WIPO

  • HQ – Geneva, Switzerland
  • Established – 1967