‘Make In India’ At 12: Defence Production Soars To ₹1.78 Lakh Crore As Exports Reach Record Highs

Twelve years after the launch of the ‘Make In India’ initiative, India’s defence industrial base has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a largely import-dependent sector into a significantly larger domestic manufacturing ecosystem, Business Today reported.Indigenous defence production has increased from ₹43,746 crore in 2013-14 to a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26, representing
Twelve years after the launch of the ‘Make In India’ initiative, India’s defence industrial base has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a largely import-dependent sector into a significantly larger domestic manufacturing ecosystem, Business Today reported.Indigenous defence production has increased from ₹43,746 crore in 2013-14 to a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26, representing
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