Geographical Indications

Sweets & food specialities. 53 GI products, 17 states.

Covers regional sweets and prepared foods such as Dharwad pedha, Tirupati laddu and speciality jaggery. Buyers usually source through registered makers and food exporters in the region, with food safety certification and shelf-life testing.

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53: registered GI products
17: states and UTs
West Bengal: leads with 10

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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.

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53 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.

West Bengal10

Banglar Nolen Gur
Banglar Nolen Gur Sandesh
Banglar Rasogolla
Bardhaman Mihidana
Bardhaman Sitabhog
Bishnupur Motichur Laddu
Chandannagar Jolbhora Sandesh
Joynagar Moa
Kamarpukur Sada Bode
Murshidabad Chhanabora

2 more GI applications pending in West Bengal (all categories)

Assam7

Bodo Gongar Dunjia
Bodo Gwkha - Gwkhwi
Bodo Keradapini
Bodo Khardwi
Bodo Napham - Fermented Fish
Bodo Narzi
Bodo Ondla

1 more GI application pending in Assam (all categories)

Tamil Nadu7

Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai
Manapparai Murukku
Ooty Varkey
Palani Panchamirtham
Salem Sago (Javvarisi)
Srivilliputtur Palkova
Udangudi Panangkarupatti

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

Odisha5

Dhenkanal Magji
Kendrapara Rasabali
Odisha Khajuri Guda
Odisha Rasagola
Similipal Kai Chutney of Odisha

11 more GI applications pending in Odisha (all categories)

Uttar Pradesh5

Banaras Lal Peda
Banaras Thandai (Beverage)
Banaras Tirangi Barfi
Jaunpur Imarti
Muzaffarnagar Gur (Jaggery)

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

Andhra Pradesh3

Atreyapuram Pootharekulu
Bandar Laddu
Tirupathi Laddu

2 more GI applications pending in Andhra Pradesh (all categories)

Maharashtra3

Chikki of Lonavala
Kolhapur Jaggery
Kunthalgiri Khawa

17 more GI applications pending in Maharashtra (all categories)

Goa2

Goan Bebinca
Goan Khaje

Kerala2

Central Travancore Jaggery
Marayoor Jaggery (Marayoor Sharkara)

4 more GI applications pending in Kerala (all categories)

Madhya Pradesh2

Morena Gajak
Ratlami Sev

1 more GI application pending in Madhya Pradesh (all categories)

Arunachal Pradesh1

Arunachal Pradesh Yak Churpi

Bihar1

Silao Khaja

5 more GI applications pending in Bihar (all categories)

Himachal Pradesh1

Sepu Vadi of Mandi

2 more GI applications pending in Himachal Pradesh (all categories)

Karnataka1

Dharwad Pedha

3 more GI applications pending in Karnataka (all categories)

Rajasthan1

Bikaneri Bhujia

1 more GI application pending in Rajasthan (all categories)

Telangana1

Hyderabad Haleem

Tripura1

Tripura Matabari Peda (Sweet)

1 more GI application pending in Tripura (all categories)

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

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How many sweets and food specialities products hold a GI tag in India?

53 registered Geographical Indications fall in this category, from 17 states and union territories. The full list is on this page, grouped by state.

Which state has the most sweets and food specialities GI products?

West Bengal has the most, with 10, followed by Assam (7) and Tamil Nadu (7).

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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