Many creative minds have put India on the pedestal of having the highest number of famous inventions and inventors on a global level.  Thanks to these famous Indian inventors, the country will hit a milestone of over 90,000 patent submissions, a remarkable 17 percent increase, according to researchby the State Bank of India (SBI) and the Indian Patent Office. This represents the highest number of patent applications in the last 20 years, a staggering average of nearly 247 per day. These Indian inventors’ contributions have not only brought breakthroughs in their respective fields but have contributed towards the welfare of society as well. Many international companies have deployed modern inventions by Indians in which some have set new standards in terms of a specific technology or field itself.  Here is a list of innovations by Indian inventors and the number of patents they have so far.

Anil Agiwal, Wireless Communication Research, Standardisation & Development, Samsung Electronics

Anil is known for inventing and standardizing radio access technologies that solve comlex issues in the 4G and 5G mobile communications. Known for having a flair for mobile communications, the Indian visionary inventor is a pioneer in the field of wireless communication network revolution, with an extraordinary portfolio of 412 patents.

His major works involve the "Method and Apparatus for Managing Data Communication in Wireless Communication Network."

To streamline services like smart homes, smart cities, and healthcare, this invention fuses Internet of Things (IoT) technology with 5th-Generation (5G) communication technologies.

 

Anil Agiwal's dedication to driving innovation in wireless communication and IoT technologies is a strong proof of his profilic patent portfolio. His latest patents represent his constant excellence and his commitment to shaping the future of connectivity.

Kapil Bhattad, Director of Engineering at Qualcomm

Kapil Bhattad’s name is synonymous with leading development in the field of wireless communication technology. He has 287 patents, with recent ones demonstrating his emphasis on unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band channel access protocols, which advances wireless communication. Configuring listen-before-talk (LBT) categories and channel access priority classes for enhanced uplink communications is also another major invention that he has received a patent for.

Another notable patent that deals with starting offsets for signaling transmissions for uplink transmissions in shared frequency spectrums that are used by several network operating organizations. This innovation helps devices to coordinate with one another while facilitating smooth communication. Beyond his large portfolio of patents, Kapil Bhattad has also worked with well-known corporations like IBM and Qualcomm Incorporated which provided more space to unfurl his capabilities together with their capabilities for cutting-edge research and development.

In the world of wireless communication, his breakthroughs are in transmission starting offsets and channel access protocols which can completely transform the dependability and efficiency of wireless networks. Bhattad is still making a big impact on the technological landscape with his stellar career record and noteworthy partnerships.

Rajnikant Shroff

Fondly called as Rajju Shroff, Rajnikant Shroff’s name is one that exudes intellect, inventiveness, and enterprise. In 1957, he accomplished an unprecedented feat for an Indian, developing a unique technology for producing mercury salt in the UK and earning royalties for it. His never-ending quest for novelty led him to specialize in red phosphorous, which he introduced into the indigenous chemical sector in 1969, so bringing about a revolution.

This inspirational leader feels that the success of a firm should help society at large as well as its stakeholders. His team at UPL and UPL Group & Associate Companies has been motivated by his strong commitment to social responsibility to actively engage in numerous social activities and work towards improving people's lives. Uniphos Envirotronic Pvt. Ltd. was one of his outstanding achievements, launched more than 20 years ago when environmental issues were first becoming public. His rapid thinking and foresight allowed him to recognize the opportunity to create an instrument sector for the Indian chemical industry, with a focus on applications for process and environmental monitoring.

Dr. R. K. Kamboj

Indian pharmaceutical scientist Dr. R. K. Kamboj (also known as Rajender K. Kamboj, Rajender Kamboj, or Raj Kamboj) specializes in drug discovery. Dr. Kamboj played a key role in guiding the businesses from the drug discovery group's founding to several licensing agreements and teamwork. Dr. Kamboj has contributed to corporate development initiatives, product and technology licensing, mergers and acquisitions, and company development. He is the owner of more than forty (40) filed and granted U.S. patent applications pertaining to the identification and application of several human genes. He has written or co-written more than ninety research publications and papers in the biomedical sector. Over the course of his more than 29-year career, 16 of those years were spent conducting industrial R&D in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr Kamboj is currently a member of the working group on New TB Drugs Team, India. Dr Kamboj is also a member of the Market Advisory Groups (MAG) of the Asia Pacific Trade Council o British Columbia, Canada.

Arpan Pal, Distinguished Chief Scientist and Research Area Head, Embedded Devices and Intelligent Systems, TCS Research

Arpan PalArpan Pal, a renowned Chief Scientist and Head of Research at TCS Research, has established a significant reputation in the fields of Edge Computing, Signal Processing & AI, and Intelligent Sensing. Throughout his remarkable career spanning more than thirty years, he has made a substantial contribution to the development of Intelligent Systems and Embedded Devices. His specialty is in the nexus of software and hardware, where he excels and makes major contributions to embedded systems. 357 of the 666 patents that Arpan Pal has submitted have been granted. Over 85% of the 666 patents are still in active use. Of these 666 patents, only 199 were submitted in India, and 77 of those have been granted.