The core list
New GI Tags in India (2026)
2026 has been a bumper year for Geographical Indications, with fresh clusters from Tripura, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Below are the newest additions, grouped state-wise, followed by other recent 2025-26 tags. India's total now stands at 822.
TripuraNorth-East
Tripura SarindaBowed string instrument carved from a single block of wood with a hollow resonator; Tripura's 4th GI product
JharkhandEastern India
Bhoya Saree & FabricHand-spun silk textile woven mainly by Santhal tribal women
Kuchai Silk SareeHigh-quality silk from Asan and Arjun trees, Seraikela-Kharsawan
Kesaria KalakandSaffron-and-nut milk sweet native to Koderma district
Dokra CraftNon-ferrous metal craft made by the ancient lost-wax casting method
Tumka ChadarTraditional textile of the Dumka region (Santhal Pargana)
Baroni PaintingsDistinctive traditional art of the region's heritage
Munda JewelleryHandcrafted tribal ornaments of the Munda community
Jharkhand Bamboo CraftUtility and decorative items crafted from local bamboo
Tussar Silk & SareesCoarse-textured semi-wild silk with a natural golden sheen
Jadopatia PaintingSanthal scroll paintings of festivals, rituals and the afterlife
Pancho Saree & FabricTextile worn by tribal women at weddings and ceremonies
Madhya PradeshCentral India
Khurasani ImliTangy sweet-sour fruit of Mandu's iconic 14th-century Baobab tree
Sitahi KutkiClimate-resilient minor millet preserved by the Baiga tribe, Dindori
Nagdaman KutkiFibre- and mineral-rich minor millet from the Dindori region
Baigani ArharSweet, high-protein pigeon pea grown via age-old tribal practices
Chhatriya DhanFragrant Jabalpur/Katni rice that retains its vitamin B1-rich bran
Indori Malwi PotatoLow-sugar, low-starch potato that stays white after frying
GaraduStarchy Malwa winter tuber, usually deep-fried with spices
Balam KakdiLarge, juicy snack cucumber grown in Ratlam's Sailana area
Himachal PradeshNorth
Kinnauri AppleHigh-quality, crisp, deep-coloured sweet apples
Spiti Seabuckthorn (Chharma)Nutritious high-altitude wild desert berry
Salooni Safed MakkaUnique variety of local white maize
Chamba Metal ArtHandcrafted brass and copper objects
Sirmauri LoiyaTraditional handwoven woolen garment
Kinnauri TopiIconic regional cap with a coloured velvet band
Sepuvadi of MandiTraditional steamed lentil feast delicacy
Kinnauri JewelleryIntricately detailed traditional silver ornaments
West BengalEastern India
Janai's ManoharaCoconut-pistachio chhena sweet dipped in a sugar shell
Chandannagar's Jalbhara220-year-old water-filled sweet with a liquid core
Balagarh Wooden BoatsHistoric 500-year-old Hooghly boat-building craft
GujaratWestern India
Unjha Cumin & FennelPremium jeera and saunf from North Gujarat's trade hub
Pithora Painting13th-century tribal wall art of the Rathwa community
RajasthanWestern India
Jodhpuri MojariNearly 200-year-old traditional leather footwear craft
Other recent additions (2025-26)
Ladakh (UT)North
Ladakh SeabuckthornNutrient-rich Himalayan berry; six new GIs bagged by Ladakh
Raktsey Karpo ApricotPrized white-stone apricot of Ladakh
Shingskos WoodcraftTraditional Ladakhi carved woodwork
AssamNorth-East
Assamese Bihu PepaBuffalo-horn folk instrument of the Bihu festival
Assam Bamboo CraftIndigenous bamboo handicraft tradition
Karbi Anglong HandloomWoven textiles of the Karbi community
Deori HandloomTraditional weaving of the Deori tribe
BiharEastern India
Bawan Buti WeavingFifty-two-motif handloom tradition of Nalanda
Pattharkatti Stone CraftStone carving of Gaya district
Pidiya PaintingFolk floor and wall art tradition
Tamil NaduSouth
Woraiyur Cotton SareesHandwoven cotton saree of Tiruchirappalli
Thooyamalli RiceAromatic traditional rice variety
Kavindapadi Nattu SakkaraiTraditional jaggery of Erode
Telangana & OdishaSouth / East
Warangal Chapata ChilliTelangana's flat, thick-skinned chilli
Habaspuri HandloomIkat-style tie-dye weave of western Odisha
Uttar Pradesh — Banaras clusterNorth
Banaras ThandaiTraditional spiced milk drink of Varanasi
Banaras Tabla & ShehnaiHandcrafted classical instruments of Varanasi
Bodoland (Assam) & MeghalayaNorth-East
Bodo DokhonaTraditional handwoven attire of the Bodo community
Garo Textile WeavingHandwoven textile tradition of the Garo tribe
The static base
GI tags: the fundamentals
What exactly is a GI tag?
A GI tag identifies a product as originating from a definite geographical region where a given quality, reputation or characteristic is essentially attributable to that place of origin. It is a form of intellectual property right. Unlike a trademark (owned by one company), a GI is a collective right — any authorised producer inside the mapped region may use it, provided they meet the laid-down standards.
Who grants it, and under which law?
India's GI system runs on the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, which came into force on 15 September 2003. Applications are processed by the GI Registry in Chennai, under the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) and the DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. India's regime also flows from its obligations under the WTO's TRIPS agreement.
Category split (of 822 tags)
Manufactured / food / natural~16%
Top states
| # | State | Leads in |
|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | Highest total |
| 2 | Tamil Nadu | Second |
| 3 | West Bengal | Third |
In FY 2025-26's new registrations, Madhya Pradesh topped with 26, followed by West Bengal with 24. Cumulative rankings vary slightly across sources — quote the newest figure you have.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the full form of GI tag?
GI stands for Geographical Indication. It is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities, a reputation or characteristics essentially due to that origin.
Who issues GI tags in India?
The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai, working under the CGPDTM and the DPIIT (Ministry of Commerce & Industry), registers and issues GI tags.
Which was India's first GI tag?
Darjeeling Tea received India's first GI tag in 2004-05.
How many GI tags does India have in 2026?
India crossed 822 registered GI tags by the end of FY 2025-26, after adding 125 new products that year. (Some older lists still cite around 650 — always quote the most recent figure.)
How long is a GI tag valid?
A GI registration is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year periods.
Which state has the most GI tags?
On cumulative totals, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu lead, followed by West Bengal. In FY 2025-26's fresh registrations, Madhya Pradesh topped.
What is the difference between a GI tag and a trademark?
A trademark belongs to a single company or brand, whereas a GI tag is a collective right shared by all authorised producers in the mapped region who follow the recognised standards.
Is a GI tag the same as a patent?
No. A patent protects a new invention for a limited 20-year term and rewards an individual inventor. A GI protects an origin-linked product, is a community right, and can be renewed indefinitely.
What is the GI logo or symbol?
Registered Indian GI products carry an official "GI" certification mark issued by the GI Registry, which signals authenticity and that the product genuinely comes from the mapped region.
How do you apply for a GI tag?
An association of producers, an organisation or an authority (not a single individual) files an application with the GI Registry in Chennai, along with the product's details, the geographical map, proof of origin and quality standards. After examination and publication in the GI Journal for objections, the tag is registered.
Which country has the most GI tags?
Globally, countries in the European Union — especially Germany, France and Italy — hold very large numbers of GIs (wines, cheeses, spirits). India has one of the largest and fastest-growing registries in Asia.
What happens when a GI tag expires?
A GI stays protected only while it is renewed every 10 years. If it is not renewed, it can be removed from the register — though it may be restored on application within the allowed period.
▶ Watch: GI Tags 2025 with Memory Hints
