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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
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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
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Q1 results today: Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, Lupin, 150 others on Aug 5
Q1 FY26 company results, August 5: Britannia, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Aarti Surfactants, Berger Paints, Bharti Hexacom, and Exide are also to release their April-June quarter earnings reports today
 "Q1 results today: Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, Lupin, 150 others on Aug 5")
Govt may fine carmakers missing fuel efficiency targets under new rules
The government reportedly plans to fine carmakers that do not meet fuel efficiency rules; Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will check compliance
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India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare
The country, situated in a region of complex security challenges, has acknowledged the critical role that drones play
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India conducts maiden flight tests of integrated air defence weapon systems
The flight tests of the new air defence system came three-and-half months after Operation Sindoor
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Photostory: India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare(Bharat Drone)
The country, situated in a region of complex security challenges, has acknowledged the critical role that drones play
 "Photostory: India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare(Bharat Drone)")
India's private defence sector expands, yet structural gaps remain
After a strong showing in Operation Sindoor, companies now need support for comprehensive research and speedy procurement
 "India's private defence sector expands, yet structural gaps remain")
Why India's defence industry continues to be dominated by the State
The country has one of the largest defence-industrial bases in the developing world: 16 DPSUs, over 430 licensed companies, about 16,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises, and 46 DRDO labs
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Absence of local cell manufacturing biggest hurdle for EVs: RC Bhargava
Maruti chairman says India's biggest roadblock to scaling up EVs is that no firm is producing battery cells in the country
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ED conducts raids on BPTP offices in Delhi-NCR in foreign funds probe
A probe found that BPTP received foreign investment of more than ₹500 crore under the "automatic route" from foreign companies based in Mauritius during 2007-2008
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Mission Sudarshan Chakra requires colossal integration of capabilities: CDS
In his keynote address at the first-ever RAN Samwad seminar, CDS General Anil Chauhan said that changes based on lessons learnt from Operation Sindoor are already being implemented
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Best of BS Opinion: Defence industry perks up, wealth & inequality and more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
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Why India's defence-industrial ecosystem remains in the State's hands
The country has one of the largest defence-industrial bases in the developing world: 16 DPSUs, over 430 licensed companies, about 16,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises, and 46 DRDO labs
 "Why India's defence-industrial ecosystem remains in the State's hands")
Army photos in media: Defence ministry denies issuing visuals
Two photographs, purportedly of the Indian Army's Special Forces team that conducted an operation against militants along the Myanmar border, stoked controversy on the social media on Thursday.
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Enhancing self-reliance in defence capabilities by 2032
Reduce import dependency by investing in indigenous R&D, expanding domestic manufacturing, and fostering innovation
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Defence Blueprint 2047: India's Strategic Push for Global Defence Manufacturing Leadership
India's defence sector leads the way towards innovation, self-reliance, and global excellence
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Rethinking the nuclear dimension in India-Pakistan relations
Doctrinal asymmetry, limited escalation thresholds, and China's shadow demand a recalibration of India's strategic posture
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'The India-Pakistan hyphen disappeared in 1999 and hasn't returned' for blueprint
Business Standard presents the inaugural edition of the Blueprint Podcast
India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare
The HAL Tejas is an Indian single-engine, 4.5 generation, delta wing, multirole combat aircraft designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for th
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