Atmanirbhar Bharat: indigenous defence manufacturing powers India’s rise as global exporter

November 20, 2025 6:07 PM

Atmanirbhar Bharat: indigenous defence manufacturing powers India’s rise as global exporter

India’s push for self-reliance in defence has entered a new phase, with indigenous manufacturing and exports posting their highest figures so far. Defence production reached ₹1,27,434 crore in 2023-24 -- a sharp jump from ₹46,429 crore in 2014-15 -- driven by a decade of reforms aimed at reducing import dependence and strengthening local industry. The steady rise in the defence budget, which now stands at ₹6.81 lakh crore for 2025-26 compared to ₹2.53 lakh crore in 2013-14, reflects th...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches Defence Procurement Manual 2025 to boost operational readiness

October 23, 2025 10:35 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches Defence Procurement Manual 2025 to boost operational readiness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 at a ceremony in South Block, New Delhi. The manual, effective from November 1, aims to simplify procurement procedures, bring uniformity in functioning, and enhance operational preparedness of the Armed Forces. The new manual will govern revenue procurement worth approximately ₹1 lakh crore by the three Services and other establishments under the Ministry of Defence. Addressing the gathering, Sing...