India's defence exports hit record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26
India's defence exports reached an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, up 62.66% from ₹23,622 crore the previous year, the Defence Ministry said on 2 April 2026.
Summary
India's defence exports touched an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, a rise of ₹14,802 crore (62.66%) over ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024-25, the Ministry of Defence said on 2 April 2026. Defence Public Sector Undertakings contributed ₹21,071 crore (54.84%), up 151% from ₹8,389 crore, and the private sector ₹17,353 crore (45.16%), up 14% from ₹15,233 crore. The figure is about three times the level of five years ago. India exported defence equipment to more than 80 countries in FY 2025-26, and the number of exporters rose from 128 to 145.
Key facts
- FY 2025-26 exports
- ₹38,424 crore (record)
- Growth
- +₹14,802 crore / 62.66% over ₹23,622 crore
- DPSUs
- ₹21,071 crore (54.84%); +151%
- Private sector
- ₹17,353 crore (45.16%); +14%
- Destinations
- 80+ countries
- Exporters
- 145 (from 128)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was the value of India's defence exports in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — ₹38,424 crore
The Ministry of Defence said defence exports touched an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26; ₹23,622 crore was the FY 2024-25 figure.
Consider the following statements about India's defence exports in FY 2025-26: 1. Defence Public Sector Undertakings contributed a larger share than the private sector. 2. India exported defence equipment to more than 80 countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: DPSUs contributed 54.84% (₹21,071 crore) against the private sector's 45.16%, and exports went to more than 80 countries.
As per the Defence Ministry, how many defence exporters were there in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: A — 145
The number of exporters rose to 145 from 128, a 13.3% rise.