India’s GI tags — 2026
CULTURE
15 AUGUST 2026
TRIPS Agreement, 1994
- The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) gave comprehensive international protection to geographical indications.
- It came into force in 1995 as part of the WTO framework.
- India, as a WTO member, was required to establish legal protection for GIs.
Indian GI legislation
- To fulfil its obligations under TRIPS, India enacted Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 which came into force in 2003
- The Act provides legal protection to goods whose quality, reputation or other characteristics are essentially attributable to their geographical origin.
- The Act established the Geographical Indications Registry headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- It operates under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Indian GI products
- Darjeeling Tea became India’s first registered GI, in 2004.
- It is associated with the Darjeeling region of West Bengal and is known for its distinctive characteristics resulting from the region’s climate, soil and altitude.
1. Agricultural Products
| GI Product | State/Region | Category |
| Darjeeling Tea | West Bengal | Tea |
| Basmati Rice | North Indian states | Rice |
| Kashmir Saffron | Jammu & Kashmir | Spice |
| Alphonso Mango | Maharashtra | Fruit |
| Nagpur Orange | Maharashtra | Fruit |
| Gir Kesar Mango | Gujarat | Fruit |
| Banaganapalle Mango | Andhra Pradesh | Fruit |
| Malihabadi Dusseheri Mango | Uttar Pradesh | Fruit |
| Nashik Grapes | Maharashtra | Fruit |
| Mahabaleshwar Strawberry | Maharashtra | Fruit |
| Joha Rice | Assam | Rice |
| Gobindobhog Rice | West Bengal | Rice |
| Kaji Nemu | Assam | Lemon |
| Eathomozhy Tall Coconut | Tamil Nadu | Coconut |
2. Food Products
| GI Product | State |
| Tirupati Laddu | Andhra Pradesh |
| Dharwad Pedha | Karnataka |
| Bikaneri Bhujia | Rajasthan |
| Mysore Pak | Karnataka |
| Hyderabad Haleem | Telangana |
| Bardhaman Sitabhog & Mihidana | West Bengal |
| Banglar Rasogolla | West Bengal |
| Goan Bebinca | Goa |
| Srivilliputtur Palkova | Tamil Nadu |
| Palani Panchamirtham | Tamil Nadu |
3. Spices & Processed Products
| GI Product | State |
| Kashmir Saffron | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Guntur Sannam Chilli | Andhra Pradesh |
| Byadagi Chilli | Karnataka |
| Malabar Pepper | Kerala |
| Eathakka / Banana products | Kerala |
| Naga Tree Tomato | Nagaland |
4. Textiles & Handloom
| GI Product | State |
| Kanchipuram Silk | Tamil Nadu |
| Banaras Brocades & Sarees | Uttar Pradesh |
| Pochampally Ikat | Telangana |
| Chanderi Sarees | Madhya Pradesh |
| Kullu Shawl | Himachal Pradesh |
| Muga Silk | Assam |
| Mysore Silk | Karnataka |
| Kota Doria | Rajasthan |
| Bhagalpur Silk | Bihar |
| Kasavu Sarees | Kerala |
| Chikankari | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kashmir Pashmina | Jammu & Kashmir |
5. Handicrafts & Traditional Art
| GI Product | State |
| Madhubani Paintings | Bihar |
| Channapatna Toys | Karnataka |
| Kondapalli Toys | Andhra Pradesh |
| Jaipur Blue Pottery | Rajasthan |
| Kashmir Papier-mâché | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Bidriware | Karnataka |
| Dokra | Chhattisgarh/West Bengal and other regions |
| Rogan Art | Gujarat |
| Thanjavur Paintings | Tamil Nadu |
| Warli Painting | Maharashtra |
| Bidriware | Karnataka |
6. Manufactured / Craft Products
| GI Product | State |
| Moradabad Metal Craft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Firozabad Glass | Uttar Pradesh |
| Mysore Sandalwood Oil | Karnataka |
| Kolhapuri Chappal | Maharashtra & Karnataka |
| Agra Leather Footwear | Uttar Pradesh |
| Mysore Agarbathi | Karnataka |
Important 2026 GI Products
| GI Product | State | Type |
| Devbhoomi Dwarka Gopichandan | Gujarat | Handicraft/Religious product |
| Jaipur Gulal Gota | Rajasthan | Handicraft |
| Karbi Bamboo Craft | Assam | Handicraft |
| Nilgiris Eucalyptus Thailam | Tamil Nadu | Manufactured product |
| Haldighati Chaitri Gulab Jal | Rajasthan | Food/processed product |
| Haldighati Chaitri Gulab | Rajasthan | Agricultural product |
| Haldighati Chaitri Gulab Gulkand | Rajasthan | Food product |
