Army Hoping For Increased Defence Allocation In Budget, Says General Upendra Dwivedi

In the lead-up to the Union Budget presentation scheduled for 1 February in Parliament, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has voiced optimism for a substantial rise in defence allocations. Speaking at the Army’s Annual Press Conference 2026 held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on Tuesday, he underscored the need to bolster indigenous industry under India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat

January 14, 2026
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India’s Fiscal Tightrope: Defence Surge And Infrastructure Push Challenge Budget 2026 Targets

The Union Budget 2026, due next month, faces mounting pressures from escalating defence and infrastructure demands. BMI, a Fitch Solutions firm, predicts a rise in defence and capital expenditure allocations. This comes as the government juggles fiscal consolidation with domestic ambitions and external threats.India’s fiscal deficit target for FY2026-27 stands at 4.3 per cent of GDP. BMI

January 8, 2026
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Centre Eyes ₹10,000 Crore Incentive Boost For Drone Manufacturing In Upcoming Budget

The Indian government is poised to introduce a substantial ₹10,000 crore incentive package for the drone manufacturing sector in the forthcoming Union Budget 2026.This five-year scheme, tentatively dubbed Drone Shakti, seeks to propel India towards becoming a global hub for civilian drone production by offering sustained fiscal support to domestic manufacturers.Unlike the existing

December 31, 2025
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