Rajnath Singh reviews 16 DPSUs; defence production about ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26
On 1 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the annual performance of 16 Defence PSUs and noted India's defence production of about ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26, with DPSUs contributing ₹1.29 lakh crore.
Summary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the annual performance of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi on 1 September 2026. Rajnath Singh said India achieved defence production of about ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26, with DPSUs contributing ₹1.29 lakh crore, and urged them to focus on timely delivery, self-reliance, exports and global-standard quality under 'Make in India, Make for the World'. The chiefs of seven DPSUs — HAL, MDL, BEL, BDL, GRSE, BEML and MIDHANI — presented dividend cheques worth ₹3,951 crore for FY 2025-26.
Key facts
- Review
- 16 DPSUs, New Delhi, 1 Sep 2026
- Defence production 2025-26
- ≈₹1.8 lakh crore (DPSUs ₹1.29 lakh crore)
- Dividend
- ₹3,951 crore from 7 DPSUs for FY 2025-26
- DPSUs paying
- HAL, MDL, BEL, BDL, GRSE, BEML, MIDHANI
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to the Defence Minister in September 2026, what was India's approximate defence production in 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1.8 lakh crore
India achieved defence production of about ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26, with DPSUs contributing ₹1.29 lakh crore.
How many Defence Public Sector Undertakings did Rajnath Singh review on 1 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 16
Rajnath Singh reviewed the annual performance of 16 DPSUs.