What to Expect in India’s Defence Budget 2027: Modernisation, Self‑Reliance and Indo‑Pacific Signalling

Indias defence startups are entering a new phase of growth as defence production reaches ₹1.78 lakh crore. Backed by iDEX, these firms are moving beyond prototypes and becoming part of a broader defence technology ecosystem that increasingly supports companies such as HAL and BEL.

India’s defence budget 2027 is becoming a major strategic talking point amid rising global tensions and regional power competition.With the 2026–27 defence outlay already at…