Post Operation Sindoor, India Raises Defence Spending By Over 15%
In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India has sharply increased its defence spending, with overall military expenditure rising by 15.19%-one of the biggest annual hikes in recent years. Capital expenditure has gone up by 21.84% to strengthen procurement of weapons, platforms, and advanced systems. The defence budget now stands at around 2% of GDP, underscoring a renewed focus on self-reliance, modernization, technology infusion, and border infrastructure development.
