India’s defence exports have reached an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, marking a massive surge of Rs 14,802 crore (62.66%) over the previous year’s figure of Rs 23,622 crore. This landmark achievement reflects India’s growing global acceptance as a defence exporter, the deepening integration of Indian defence products into international supply chains, and the success of the Government’s vision to position India among the world’s top defence exporters.
Export Growth- Key Numbers
- India’s defence exports have grown approximately three times in the last five years, underlining the rapid maturation of India’s defence industrial base.
- In FY 2025-26, the total export value stood at Rs 38,424 crore, up from Rs 23,622 crore in FY 2024-25 — an increase of Rs 14,802 crore representing a growth of 66% over the previous fiscal year.
DPSU vs Private Sector- Contribution
| Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) | Contribution: ₹21,071 crore Share: 54.84% Growth: 151% increase over previous year |
| Private Sector | Contribution: ₹17,353 crore Share: 45.16% Growth: 14% increase over previous year |
The exceptional 151% surge by DPSUs is particularly noteworthy, as it nearly tripled their export contribution compared to the previous year.
Global Reach: Expanding Export Footprint
India is now exporting defence equipment to more than 80 countries as of FY 2025-26. The number of exporters underwent a surge to 145 from 128, a 13.3% rise from the previous fiscal.
This sharp rise in both export destinations and the number of exporters highlights the increasing global acceptance of Indian-made defence products and their growing integration into international defence supply chains.
Key Policy Enablers Behind the Growth
The Department of Defence Production has played a crucial role in enabling this growth through several key initiatives:
- Revamped Online Portal– Streamlined and digitised defence export regulatory processes
- Simplified Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)– Easier authorisation processes for defence exporters
- Ease of Doing Business Reforms– Continuous reduction of compliance burden for exporters
- Performance-Oriented Ecosystem– Creating a globally competitive defence industry environment