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India’s defence production hits record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26 According to the Defence Ministry, the milestone represents a 15.6% growth over the previous fiscal year’s output of ₹1.54 lakh crore

Conventional warfare and means relevant even today as they were in 1947, says Rajnath Singh The Defence Minister noted that India's defence production surged to more than ₹1,78,000 crore in 2025-26, which was just ₹46,000 crore in 2014

India's annual defence production records all-time high of Rs 1.78-lakh ... India’s annual defence production touched an all-time high of Rs 1.78-lakh crore in the 2025-26 financial year (FY), representing a 15.6%growth over the previous fiscal year’s outputof Rs 1.54-lakh crore and an 110% increase since 2020-21 (Rs 84,643 crore), the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday. A statement from the ministry said the indigenous defence production has increased almost four times since 2013-14 (Rs 43,746 crore). Of this, it added, the Defence Public Sector Undertakings and other PSUs accounted for approximately 76% of total production, while the private sector contributed 24%. The share of the private sector, it noted, touched an all-time high of around Rs 42,000 crore in 2025-26. According to the statement, the growth in defence production over the years has contributed significantly in achieving the record defence exports of Rs 38,424 crore in 2025-26. In a post on X, Defence MinisterRajnath Singhsaid the inspiring leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken India’s defence production to newer heights, while lauding the collective efforts of the Department of Defence Produ…

Defence Production Hits Historic Rs 1.78 Lakh Crore, Surges 110% Updated 17 June 2026 at 10:26 IST Our annual defence production reached an all-time high of Rs .78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, marking a 15.6% increase from the previous fiscal year and a 110% surge since FY 2020-21. Asian News International Defence News 3 min read Follow : Defence Manufacturing At All-Time High: Production Hits Historic Rs 1.78 Lakh Crore, Surges 110% Under Aatmanirbhar Push | Image: ANI New Delhi : India's annual defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, registering a 15.6 per cent increase over the previous year and a 110 per cent rise since 2020-21, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday. Higher indigenous manufacturing, greater private sector participation, and rising defence exports all contributed to the growth. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday welcomed the achievement and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the efforts of stakeholders across the defence sector for the milestone. In a post on X, Singh said, “Under the inspiring leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi, India's defence production is rea…

India's defence output more than doubles in five years, hits record Rs ... PTI Defence Minister Rajnath Singh India's annual defence production rose to an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26 , more than doubling in five years as the government's push for self-reliance in military manufacturing gathered pace. The record output marks a 15.6 per cent increase from Rs 1.54 lakh crore in FY 2024-25 and a 110 per cent jump from Rs 84,643 crore in FY 2020-21, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Indigenous defence production has nearly quadrupled from Rs 43,746 crore in FY 2013-14, underscoring the rapid expansion of domestic manufacturing capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the milestone, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the efforts of stakeholders across the sector. "Under the inspiring leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi, India's defence production is reaching new heights every year. I am delighted to inform everyone that India's annual defence production has surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26," Singh said in a post on X. — rajnathsingh (@rajnathsingh) Live Even…

India to Double Defence Production to ₹3 Lakh Crore by 2029 - Newsonair Site Admin | December 18, 2025 2:31 PM India to Double Defence Production to ₹3 Lakh Crore by 2029: Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today said that India aims to double its Defence production to 3 lakh crore rupees by 2029. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Dr Mandaviya said that the nation has already shown remarkable growth in defence production and currently stands at 1 lakh 50 thousand crore rupees. He noted that, similarly, defence exports will double from 25 thousand crore rupees to 50 thousand crore rupees in the next 4 years. He stressed that this will strengthen India’s role as an important player in the global defence leadership. Underlining other achievements in the defence sector, the minister highlighted that India is on the path to self-reliance or Atmanirbharta through relaxation in licensing, inclusion of private companies, greater role of MSMEs, and technology transfer.

After Operation Sindoor, trust in ‘made-in-India’ defence platforms got enhanced: Rajnath Singh Rajnath Singh reiterated that "today, our defence production has reached over ₹1.78 lakh crore, and about 8-9 years ago, it stood at approximately ₹46,000 crore"

India defence production hits record, all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh ... India's annual defence production hit an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the 2025-2026 financial year, the defence ministry said on Wednesday. This represents a 15.6 per cent growth over the previous fiscal's output of Rs 1.54 lakh crore and a massive 110 per cent increase since 2020-2021 when the figure was Rs 84,643 crore. The indigenous defence production has grown nearly four times from Rs 43,746 crore in financial year 2013-2014. Undertakings and other PSUs accounted for approximately 76 per cent of total production, while the private sector contributed 24 per cent, which is a rise from 22 per cent in fiscal 2024 to 25. The share of the private sector also hit its all-time high of around Rs 42,000 crore in 2025-2026. Taking to X, Defence MinisterRajnath Singhcredited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the "collective efforts" of the Department of Defence Production and all other stakeholders for the staggering growth in defence production. "This upward trajectory is a clear indicator of the country's expanding defence industrial base. With sustained policy support, several new…

Defence production soars to record Rs 1. 78 lakh crore in fiscal 2025-26 India's defense production hit an unprecedented Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, marking a significant 15.6% jump from the previous year. This surge, nearly quadrupling since FY 2013-14, underscores the nation's growing self-reliance and expanding industrial base. The private sector's contribution also reached an all-time high, bolstering defense exports.

Tejas, Akash, BrahMos & more: How India strengthened defence manufacturing over the last decade India's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, a significant leap towards self-reliance. Prime Minister Modi highlighted this achievement, showcasing indigenous platforms like Tejas, Akash, Agni-V, and INS Vikrant. This marks a major transformation from import dependence to a capable defence exporter.