Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Rajnath Singh Reviews Defence PSUs, Highlights R&D and Reforms
The defense minister is meeting with 16 government-owned companies that build military equipment.
He wants to see how well they did last year and talk about their plans for the future.
They will share information about new technology they've been working on and new projects they plan to start.
One company is even getting a new guide to help them invent new things faster and safer.
They are also releasing a report about how these companies are saving energy.
The minister is encouraging these companies to spend more money and time on inventing new things, as he has declared 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms'.
He wants them to make more things in India and sell more things to other countries.
Last year, these companies made a lot of money, and they sold even more things to other countries than before.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the annual performance of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) on Monday.
A compilation of R&D projects from the last 10 years and plans for the next five years will be released.
HAL's new R&D Manual, aimed at improving flexibility and speed in R&D, will be unveiled.
The 'Year of Reforms' initiative declared for 2025 emphasizes R&D investment, enhanced exports, and indigenisation.
DPSUs reported significant growth in turnover, Profit After Tax, and exports in 2024-25.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- What
- Review of annual performance of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), release of R&D projects compilation and plan, unveiling of HAL's new R&D Manual, and release of a report on renewable energy.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- National capital
- Why
- To review performance, emphasize the importance of new technology development, enhance exports and indigenisation, and drive reforms declared for 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms'.
Focus on R&D Investment
Emphasis on Financial Growth
Strategic Investment
Focus on R&D Investment
The minister is urging DPSUs to increase investment and manpower for R&D, doubling the pace of R&D and projecting significant future expenditure.
Emphasis on Financial Growth
The financial performance of DPSUs has been strong, with commendable turnover and Profit After Tax growth, indicating a focus on profitable operations.
Future Outlook
Focus on R&D Investment
A significant portion of future R&D investment will come from newly formed entities like the seven new DPSUs and defense shipyards.
Emphasis on Financial Growth
Exports have seen a remarkable increase, showcasing a successful strategy to boost international business alongside domestic performance.
- Date of Review
- Monday
- Number of DPSUs Reviewed
- 16
- R&D Investment (Last 10 Years)
- Rs 30,952 crore
- Projected R&D Investment (Next 5 Years)
- Rs 32,766 crore
- Total Turnover (2024-25)
- Rs 1.08 lakh crore
- Profit After Tax (2024-25)
- Rs 20,021 crore
- Export Growth (2024-25)
- 51% increase over previous FY