India Leads Growth in Intangible Investments

On 8th July 2026, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in its World Intangible Investment Highlights 2026, stated that India recorded the world's fastest growth in investment in knowledge-based intangible assets during 2022-23.

Key Points

Investment Value: India's investment in intangible assets reached US$78 billion in 2023, exceeding several European economies.
Major Components: Software and databases accounted for 45% of India's intangible investment, followed by organisational capital, R&D, design and brands.
Growth Trend: Investment in software and databases grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2% between 2013 and 2023.
Brand Investment: India emerged among the fastest-growing economies in brand investment, recording a CAGR of 7.2% during 2013-23.