February 3, 2026 9:27 PM
Union Budget 2026-27 puts strong emphasis on defence modernisation, self-reliance and veterans’ welfare
The Union Budget 2026-27 has placed national security at the centre of India’s development priorities, with the Ministry of Defence receiving its highest-ever allocation of ₹7.85 lakh crore. Announced by the central government on February 1, the defence outlay reflects a 15.19 per cent increase over the Budget Estimates of FY 2025–26 and accounts for 14.67 per cent of total Central Government expenditure - the highest share among all ministries. Over the last decade, India’s defence bud...