# India defence sector export growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-defence-sector-export-growth
> Updated: 2026-08-14T09:19:43.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

India’s defence sector has seen a significant rise in exports, reaching a record ₹38,424 crore in the 2025-26 financial year. This growth represents a substantial increase from the ₹686 crore recorded in 2013-14. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh noted that the country has transitioned from focusing solely on domestic security to becoming an “emerging power in global defence manufacturing.”

This expansion is supported by domestic production, which rose to ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, driven by initiatives such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. Public sector entities contributed approximately 76 per cent of this production, while the private sector accounted for 24 per cent. The government has set a target for defence exports to reach ₹50,000 crore by 2029.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: India economic sectors show growth in defense, chemicals, and GCC services

India reports record defense exports and targets $81 billion in chemical exports by 2030, while state GCC policies aim to create over 1.1 million jobs despite growing talent shortages.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-gcc-policies-to-target-118-million-jobs-and-1380-centres

### 2026-08-12: India defence exports surge to Rs 38,424 crore

India's defence exports surged to Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, driven by indigenous manufacturing and a push for self-reliance in military production.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-army-secures-62-of-indias-gold-medals-at-commonwealth-games

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