Forbes India

Defence spending gets 15 percent lift, touches 2 percent of GDP

At Rs7.85 lakh crore, the Union Budget raises funding for the armed forces and modernisation, with emphasis on domestic ...

Budget 2026: India to raise defence spend by 15.3% to Rs 7.84 lakh crore after a year of Pakistan war

India's defence budget for FY27 surges to ₹7.84 lakh crore, a 15.3% increase, emphasizing 'Make in India' and self-reliance.

Union budget 2026: Defence gets highest allocation of Rs 7.85 lakh crore

The Union Budget of India has made a provision of Rs 7.85 lakh crore for the Financial Year (FY) 2026-27 for the Ministry of ...
Mathrubhumi English

India raises defence spending by 15 per cent in first budget since Operation Sindoor

India’s defence budget jumps 15.3% to ₹7.84 lakh crore. Explore the record allocation for modernisation and the impact of Operation Sindoor on FY27 plans.
Jane's Information Group

India's defence production reaches new milestone

The value of defence production in India has increased by about 80% over the past five years. (Janes/DDP) The value of defence production in India reached a record high of INR1.50 trillion (USD17.2 ...
Opinion

Defence budget surge signals India’s push for capacity building, self-reliance

The pattern of budgetary allocation is a clear signal that the domestic industrial complex is being prioritised and will be encouraged to ensure Atmanirbharta and build capacity amid growing security ...