India’s defence production more than double in 5 years, hits record Rs 1.78 lakh cr

 India’s defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, a 15.6% increase from the previous fiscal, underscoring the nation’s push for self-reliance. This surge, nearly quadrupling in a decade, reflects significant growth in domestic manufacturing and a record Rs 7.85 lakh crore defence budget allocation. India’s defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, a 15.6% increase from the previous fiscal, underscoring the nation’s push for self-reliance. This surge, nearly quadrupling in a decade, reflects significant growth in domestic manufacturing and a record Rs 7.85 lakh crore defence budget allocation.