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Defence exports have touched an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, marking a massive rise of Rs 14,802 crore (62.66%) over the previous fiscal year’s figure of Rs 23,622 crore.
In this landmark milestone, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and the private sector have contributed 54.84% and 45.16% respectively.
In a social media message tweeted on platform ‘X’, the defence minister Rajnath Singh has lauded this exemplary performance of the Department of Defence Production, Indian defence exporters & all other stakeholders and asserted that India is marching ahead towards becoming a global manufacturing hub for defence equipment.
DPSUs’ exports surged by 151% compared to the previous year, with private firms showcasing their robust presence by recording an increase of 14%.
In terms of value of contribution, the private sector accounted for Rs 17,353 crore worth of defence exports, while DPSUs contributed Rs 21,071 crore.
Their respective figures in the previous financial year stood at Rs 15,233 crore and Rs 8,389 crore.
This record high figure indicates an increase by around three times in the last five years.
This sharp rise highlights the increasing global acceptance of Indian made defence products and the sector’s growing integration into the international supply chains.
Apart from being a successful global partner for systems/sub-systems, India is exporting defence equipment to more than 80 countries as of FY 2025-26.
The number of exporters underwent a surge to 145 from 128, a 13.3% rise from the previous fiscal.
Defence exports skyrocket to record Rs 38,424 crore in FY 25-26
A massive 62.66% increase over previous fiscal year
NewsGate Press Network
Defence exports have touched an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, marking a massive rise of Rs 14,802 crore (62.66%) over the previous fiscal year’s figure of Rs 23,622 crore.
In this landmark milestone, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and the private sector have contributed 54.84% and 45.16% respectively.
In a social media message tweeted on platform ‘X’, the defence minister Rajnath Singh has lauded this exemplary performance of the Department of Defence Production, Indian defence exporters & all other stakeholders and asserted that India is marching ahead towards becoming a global manufacturing hub for defence equipment.
DPSUs’ exports surged by 151% compared to the previous year, with private firms showcasing their robust presence by recording an increase of 14%.
In terms of value of contribution, the private sector accounted for Rs 17,353 crore worth of defence exports, while DPSUs contributed Rs 21,071 crore.
Their respective figures in the previous financial year stood at Rs 15,233 crore and Rs 8,389 crore.
This record high figure indicates an increase by around three times in the last five years.
This sharp rise highlights the increasing global acceptance of Indian made defence products and the sector’s growing integration into the international supply chains.
Apart from being a successful global partner for systems/sub-systems, India is exporting defence equipment to more than 80 countries as of FY 2025-26.
The number of exporters underwent a surge to 145 from 128, a 13.3% rise from the previous fiscal.
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