India’s defence production hits record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26 (opens original article in a new tab)

India's defence production hit a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, driven by growth in indigenous manufacturing and private sector participation, with defence exports also reaching a high of ₹38,424 crore.

• India's defence production reached ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, a 15.6% increase from the previous fiscal year.
• Indigenous defence production grew 110% since FY 2020-21, with private sector contribution rising to 24% in FY 2025-26.
• Defence exports reached ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, attributed to government initiatives for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.