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India's defence industry takes off: The numbers explained

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What happened

India's defence manufacturing sector has transformed over the past decade, moving from heavy import dependence toward genuine domestic capability.

Production hit a record Rs 1.

Key facts

  • Production hit a record Rs 1.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:23:05 UTC.

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