Archive · 21 Nov 2025
India's Defence Production Surges to Record Rs 1.54 Lakh Crore
India made a lot of defence stuff last year, more than ever before.
This is because the government helped small businesses and made it easier for companies to work together.
India now sells defence stuff to many countries.
The government wants to make and sell even more defence stuff in the future.
India's defence production reached Rs 1.54 lakh crore in 2024-25, a record high
Production surge of 174% since 2014-15, driven by MSMEs and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives
Defence exports grew by 12.04% to Rs 23,622 crore in 2024-25
Private sector's contribution to production increased to 23% in 2024-25
Government aims to achieve defence manufacturing worth Rs 3 lakh crore and exports of Rs 50,000 crore by 2029
- Who
- The Indian government and MSMEs
- What
- Achieved record defence production and exports
- When
- In 2024-25
- Where
- In India
- Why
- To strengthen military infrastructure, reduce dependency on foreign countries, and boost economic growth
Government and MSMEs
Foreign defence producers
Domestic production
Government and MSMEs
The Indian government and MSMEs have increased domestic defence production to reduce dependency on foreign defence producers.
Foreign defence producers
Foreign defence producers may face reduced sales in India due to increased domestic production.
- Record defence production
- Rs 1.54 lakh crore in 2024-25
- Production increase since 2014-15
- 174%
- Defence exports in 2024-25
- Rs 23,622 crore
- Private sector contribution in 2024-25
- 23%
- Government's target for defence manufacturing by 2029
- Rs 3 lakh crore
- Government's target for defence exports by 2029
- Rs 50,000 crore
Sources
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