Union Budget How much Centre Allocates for Defense
The Union Budget for FY2025-26 has allocated ₹6.8 lakh crore for India’s defence sector, marking a significant increase from previous years. This budget prioritizes military modernization, domestic procurement, and operational readiness. The defence outlay includes ₹1.8 lakh crore for acquiring new weapons, systems, and equipment, with a strong emphasis on indigenous manufacturing to achieve self-reliance in defence. Despite the substantial allocation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not explicitly mention the defence budget in her speech. However, budget documents reveal a comprehensive breakdown of funds aimed at strengthening India’s military capabilities.
Category | FY2024-25 (BE) | FY2024-25 (RE) | FY2025-26 (BE) | Growth (%) |
Total Defense Budget | ₹6.22 lakh cr | ₹6.41 lakh cr | ₹6.8 lakh cr | +9% |
Modernization & Procurement | ₹1.62 lakh cr | ₹1.75 lakh cr | ₹1.8 lakh cr | +8.8% |
Revenue Expenditure | ₹2.97 lakh cr | ₹3.05 lakh cr | ₹3.11 lakh cr | +4.9% |
Pension Outlay | ₹1.38 lakh cr | ₹1.52 lakh cr | ₹1.6 lakh cr | +14.5% |
Defence Budget as % of GDP | 1.8% | 1.85% | 1.9% | – |
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Union Budget: How much Centre Allocates for Defense? |
Total Defense Budget | ₹6.8 lakh crore |
Increase from FY2024-25 (BE) | 9% (₹6.22 lakh crore in FY2024-25 BE) |
Increase from FY2024-25 (RE) | 6% (₹6.41 lakh crore in FY2024-25 RE) |
Modernization & Procurement | ₹1.8 lakh crore for new weapons & equipment |
Revenue Expenditure | ₹3.11 lakh crore |
Pension Outlay | ₹1.6 lakh crore |
Defense Budget as % of GDP | 1.9% |
Key Focus Areas | – Indigenous defence manufacturing (Make in India) – Modernization of Army, Navy, Air Force – Cyber, space & AI-based warfare – Infrastructure development along borders |
Procurement List | Fighter jets, helicopters, warships, submarines, tanks, artillery, drones, missiles |
Emphasis on Self-Reliance | Increased domestic purchases to reduce imports |
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