Op Sindoor impact: Defence budget jumps to Rs 7.85 lakh cr, modernisation gets Rs 2.19 lakh cr

2026-02-01 - 09:15

The Union Budget 2026 significantly boosts defence spending to Rs 7.85 lakh crore, a substantial rise from last year. Modernisation efforts will receive Rs 2.19 lakh crore, with key allocations for aircraft and naval fleets. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman also announced customs duty exemptions on aircraft components and raw materials, aiming to invigorate the defence aerospace industry.