Defence budget allocation hiked to Rs 6.81 lakh crore

Budget 2025: Defence budget allocation hiked to Rs 6.81 lakh crore
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocated Rs 6.81 lakh crore for defence in FY25, with a focus on 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbharta'. In 2024, India had reached its highest ever defence production value at Rs 1.
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It is unclear at the moment what portions of this year's capital budget the three services will receive, because the breakup is no longer separately marked in public documents
Union Budget 2025: Government hikes defence expenditure to Rs 6.81 lakh crore for 2025-26
As per the budget announcement, Rs 48,614 crore has been set aside for aircraft and aero engines while Rs 24,390 crore has been allocated for the naval fleet.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her first full-term budget on Saturday. In a major relief to the middle class, Sitharaman announced the government's decision to reduce the tax burden on up to Rs 12 lakh annual income,
Defence Budget Pegged At ₹6.81 Lakh Crore For 2025-26
The government on Saturday allocated Rs 6,81,210 crore for the defence budget for 2025-26, up from last year's outlay of Rs 6,21,940 crore. The total capital outlay has been pegged at Rs 1,92,387 crore.
India's defence budget heavily weighted to manpower costs
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Budget 2025: Major boost to defence spending, focus on might and modernisation
The Budget is a testament to the government’s strategic intent to strengthen military preparedness. It also reflects a commitment to ensure the welfare of both active and retired personnel.
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