DefenceFriday, 3 April 2026·The Hindu
India’s defence exports hit record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, up 62.66%
Defence exports rose to a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, with DPSUs contributing 54.84% and exports reaching over 80 countries.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In FY 2025-26, India’s defence exports touched a record ₹38,424 crore, marking 62.66% year-on-year growth and expanding shipments to more than 80 countries.
Key specifics
- Total defence exports rose from ₹23,622 crore in the previous year to ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26.
- Defence Public Sector Undertakings contributed 54.84% or ₹21,071 crore to the total exports.
- The private sector accounted for 45.16% or ₹17,353 crore in exports.
- The number of active defence exporters increased to 145 from 128 in the previous year.
- Growth was supported by a revamped online portal and simplified Standard Operating Procedures for export authorisations.
Exam lens
Defence economy question, FY 2025-26, ₹38,424 crore, 62.66%, 54.84% DPSU share, 145 exporters, 80 countries — TNPSC may ask the record export figure and sectoral split.