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Geographical Indications

Tools & manufactured goods. 5 GI products, 3 states.

Covers manufactured goods and craft tools tied to a town, such as Coimbatore wet grinders, Dindigul locks, Meerut scissors and Pethapur printing blocks. Buyers source from registered makers in the named town and can check the GI authorised-user register.

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5
registered GI products
3
states and UTs
Tamil Nadu
leads with 2
GI map · Tools & manufactured goodsProducts per state
Map of India showing how many tools and manufactured goods GI products each state holds Arunachal PradeshTamil NaduUttar Pradesh
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What a GI tag means for you.

A Geographical Indication is a registered name, protected in India under the Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999, that ties a product to the place and method that made it famous.

  • The name is protected: only registered producers and authorised users from the named region may use it.
  • Ask for the authorised-user certificate, or a letter from the registered proprietor, before you place an order.
  • GI protects the name and origin, not your design. Custom colours, sizes and packaging are usually welcome.
  • Many GI crafts are made by artisan groups and cooperatives, so plan for smaller batches and allow time for hand work.
The full list

5 products, by state.

Registered GI names in this category. Products registered for more than one state appear under each. Pending applications are counted per state across all categories.

Tamil Nadu2

  • Coimbatore Wet Grinder
  • Dindigul Locks

16 more GI applications pending in Tamil Nadu (all categories)

Uttar Pradesh2

  • Aligarh Tala
  • Meerut Scissors

6 more GI applications pending in Uttar Pradesh (all categories)

Arunachal Pradesh1

  • Arunachal Pradesh Dao (Sword)

Source: Geographical Indications Registry, Government of India. Categories grouped by SourceSquid for buyers.

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How many tools and manufactured goods products hold a GI tag in India?

5 registered Geographical Indications fall in this category, from 3 states and union territories. The full list is on this page, grouped by state.

Which state has the most tools and manufactured goods GI products?

Tamil Nadu has the most, with 2, followed by Uttar Pradesh (2) and Arunachal Pradesh (1).

Can I import GI-tagged products from India for my own brand?

Yes. You buy from registered producers or authorised users in the named region and can sell the goods under your own brand. The GI name itself belongs to the region, so use it only for genuine goods from those producers and ask for proof of authorisation with each order.

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