Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Rajnath Singh Says West Asia Crisis May Delay Economy Goal
Rajnath Singh said India’s economy is becoming stronger.
He said a crisis in West Asia might slow India’s goal of becoming the world’s third-largest economy.
However, he said the goal will still happen.
Singh also said India now makes many weapons at home.
India is producing defence equipment worth ₹1.8 lakh crore.
Its defence exports are worth about ₹50,000 crore.
He spoke about how Indian forces helped liberate Goa in 1961.
He said today’s military is more modern and ready to protect the country.
He also mentioned Operation Sindoor as an example of India responding to threats.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the West Asia crisis may delay India becoming the world’s third-largest economy.
Singh said India’s defence production has reached ₹1.8 lakh crore and exports are worth around ₹50,000 crore.
He highlighted India’s growing self-reliance in manufacturing weapons previously purchased from other countries.
Speaking in Goa, Singh linked the 1961 liberation of Goa through Operation Vijay with India’s modernised armed forces.
He said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s capability to respond to threats while maintaining that India does not seek to threaten other countries.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
- What
- He said the West Asia crisis may delay India’s goal of becoming the world’s third-largest economy and highlighted the country’s defence growth.
- When
- The article does not specify the date of the remarks; Singh referred to India’s situation in 2026 and the 1961 Goa liberation.
- Where
- At the inauguration of the Hutatma Smriti Smarak in Goa, India.
- Why
- Singh said the West Asia crisis could affect the timing of India’s economic goal, while citing stronger domestic defence production, exports and military capabilities.
- Economic goal
- India aims to become the world’s third-largest economy.
- Potential delay
- Rajnath Singh said the West Asia crisis may delay the goal, but it will happen.
- Defence production
- India’s defence production has reached ₹1.8 lakh crore, according to Singh.
- Defence exports
- India is exporting defence equipment worth around ₹50,000 crore.
- Operation Vijay
- Singh cited the 1961 operation that led to the liberation of Goa.
- Operation Sindoor
- Singh described it as an example of India’s ability to respond to threats.
- Military capabilities
- Singh said India’s armed forces use modern technology, warships, fighter aircraft and modern weapons.