March 25, 2025 10:30 AM
India’s defence production surges to Rs. 1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, exports cross Rs. 21,000 crore mark
India’s defence production hit a record Rs. 1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, marking a 174% rise since 2014-15, driven by the Make in India initiative. Defence exports also saw a significant boost, reaching Rs. 21,083 crore, a 30-fold increase in the last decade, with exports now spanning over 100 countries, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence on Monday. This unprecedented growth has been fuelled by strategic initiatives like iDEX and SAMARTHYA, which are propelling ...