Budget 2026: First Budget Since Op Sindoor. Will Budget Break Defence Spending Ceiling?
In this special Budget edition of India Ascends, this year, India's defence budget stands at Rs. 6.81 lakh crore but only 26% is for capital expenditure. Is this enough to modernize our forces, boost tech adoption, and strengthen our defence architecture? From OP Sindoor to the push for Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence, we break down why increased CAPEX, higher DRDO funding, and investment in defence startups are crucial for India to become a global defence exporter. NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi decodes what India needs to secure its future.
