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 "The private defence sector steps up but structural gaps persist")
The private defence sector steps up but structural gaps persist
After a strong showing in Operation Sindoor, companies now need support for comprehensive research and speedy procurement
'The India-Pakistan hyphen disappeared in 1999 and hasn't returned' for blueprint
Business Standard presents the inaugural edition of the Blueprint Podcast
Podcast : Defence output and exports scale new highs but fall short of targets
India's defence manufacturing and exports have seen significant shifts over the past decade in production volumes, export values, and private sector participation
 "Defence spending, foreign buys decline")
Defence spending, foreign buys decline
India's defence spend has declined as a share of GDP and government expenditure, alongside a parallel drop in foreign acquisitions in capital defence purchases
 "India's Rocket Force Debate Intensifies After Operation Sindoor: Structure, Jointness")
India's Rocket Force Debate Intensifies After Operation Sindoor: Structure, Jointness
India's Rocket Force Debate Intensifies After Operation Sindoor: Structure, Jointness
 "Defence ministry, HAL sign Rs 26,000 cr pact for Su-30MKI jets' engines")
Defence ministry, HAL sign Rs 26,000 cr pact for Su-30MKI jets' engines
For Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Defence Ministry signed a contract with HAL for 240 AL-31FP aero engines for Su-30MKI aircraft at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore, an official readout said
 "India tests nuclear capable missile a week ahead of Modi's visit to China")
India tests nuclear capable missile a week ahead of Modi's visit to China
The Agni-5 was launched in India's eastern Odisha state and "validated all operational and technical parameters
 "Auto sales fall 4.3% in July, hurt by Trump tariffs, IT job cuts, rains")
Auto sales fall 4.3% in July, hurt by Trump tariffs, IT job cuts, rains
Two-wheeler sales contract 6.5% as Indian auto industry 'applies the brakes': Fada
 "This smallcap defence stock rises 4% on securing deal from DRDO; details")
This smallcap defence stock rises 4% on securing deal from DRDO; details
At 10:30 AM, Astra Microwave share price was trading 3.12 per cent higher at 978.80 per share. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading flat at 80,702.97 levels.
 "Starlink has received a key licence from the Ministry of Telecommunications,")
Starlink has received a key licence from the Ministry of Telecommunications,
Starlink has received a key licence from the Ministry of Telecommunications, clearing the way for its entry into India's satellite broadband market, expected to launch in the next 12 months
 "Icra pegs Q1 GDP growth rate at 6.7% on higher govt capex, exports")
Icra pegs Q1 GDP growth rate at 6.7% on higher govt capex, exports
The incoming govts will have to work on creating more job opportunities to bring these states' unemployment rates close to the national average, besides containing inflation and meeting poll promises
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India's defence spend has declined as a share of GDP and government expenditure Defence spending
India's defence spend has declined as a share of GDP and government expenditure, alongside a parallel drop in foreign acquisitions in capital defence purchases, The central question is whether .
Major Boost For Defence Capabilities
Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister
 "Happy Markets Day: Sensex zooms 900 pts intraday on Iran-Israel ceasefire")
Happy Markets Day: Sensex zooms 900 pts intraday on Iran-Israel ceasefire
Nifty and Sensex rose over 1 per cent each after US President Donald Trump announced a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel
 "Trump tariff turbulence: Tiruppur knitwear lifeline stretched thin")
Trump tariff turbulence: Tiruppur knitwear lifeline stretched thin
The first in a series on the impact of 50% US tariff on Indian goods explores how the textile sector stands on edge, yet stitches prospects in the EU and UK
 "IT companies' valuation hits 5-year low amid selloff by investors")
IT companies' valuation hits 5-year low amid selloff by investors
The sector is trading at a discount to the BSE Sensex and trailing price/earning (P/E) multiple for the first time in the past four years
Adani Defence to acquire 100% stake in Indamer Technics in MRO growth bid
The investment will be made through Horizon Aero Solutions Limited, a 50-50 joint venture between Adani Defence & Aerospace and Prime Aero, which is owned by Prajay Patel, director of Indamer Technics
 "Trump's tariff hike could shave 0.3 pp off India's GDP: Goldman Sachs")
Trump's tariff hike could shave 0.3 pp off India's GDP: Goldman Sachs
India condemns new 25% duty on exports; total levy now at 50%; analysts expect talks before August 27 deadline
Why did US reject 25 MT of mangoes? India alleges inspection lapse
India alleges US inspectors bypassed protocol during mango inspections, leading to destruction of 25 MT fruit and loss of $500,000 for exporters
IndiGo Q4 results: Net profit soars 62% to ₹3,067 crore, dividend declared
IndiGo Q4 FY25 result: Interglobe Aviation's board has recommended a dividend of ₹10 per equity share
