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From Importer to Exporter: How India Became the World's Quiet Defence Powerhouse
In 2013–14, India's total defence exports stood at ₹686 crore. A decade later, that figure reached ₹23,622 crore — a 34-fold rise that tells a story of industrial transformation few outside the corridors of power in New Delhi have fully appreciated. ₹23,622 Cr Defence Exports FY25 34× Growth vs FY14 80+ Countries Supplied ₹1.51 Lakh Cr Defence Production FY25 A 34-Fold Rise in a Single Decade India's defence exports reached a historic high of ₹23,622 crore (approximately $2.7

Thoughts Initiative Team
Mar 165 min read
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