May 6, 2026 10:10 AM
India’s defence production surges 174% in a decade, exports rise 34-fold: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said India’s defence sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by technology, indigenous innovation and increased private sector participation. Addressing the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, Singh highlighted that defence production has reached ₹1.54 lakh crore, marking a 174 per cent increase in ten years. Defence exports, he added, have grown 34 times to ₹23,622 crore during the same period, reflec...