Ageing EVMs, more booths: EC seeks Rs 500 crore ahead of 2029 pollsThe Election Commission of India is preparing for the 2029 general elections. It needs over ₹500 crore to buy new electronic voting machine...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Defence stocks fire up! Paras Defence, BEL, GRSE, other stocks surge up to 24% in 2 days. What's powering the rally?Defence stocks extended their rally for a second straight session, with Paras Defence surging 24% in two days and BEL, GRSE, HAL, and other...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Defence shares gain momentum on strong production and growth outlookIndian defence stocks surged as the government announced a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in defence production for fiscal 2026, a 15.6% increase ...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.48 AM IST
Defence production up 15%; private sector share climbs to 24%India's defence production has hit a record high of ₹1.78 lakh crore. This growth is fueled by the private sector, with exports also reachi...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Doubled in 5 years: India's military-industrial moment has arrivedIndia's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, nearly quadrupling since 2013-14. This growth, fueled by the ...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Financials in a sweet spot, defence remains a structural bet: Dharmesh KantFinancial stocks are set to lead a market rally through June and July. Experts see banks and financial institutions benefiting from strong ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
India-Thailand discuss deepening defence R&D; focus on Indo-Pacific security situationIndia and Thailand convened their 10th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in defense manufacturing, ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
IAF launches project to produce indigenous long-range kamikaze dronesThe Indian Air Force is developing long-range kamikaze drones with Indian companies. This initiative aims to strengthen preparedness for fu...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
India’s defence output more than doubles in five years, hits record Rs 1.78 lakh croreIndia's defence production has hit a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26. This marks a significant 15.6 percent jump fr...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Assam: Defence ministry to acquire 333.662 acres for Artillery Brigade location planThe Ministry of Defence will acquire land in Assam's Udalguri district to establish units of an Artillery Brigade. The expansion is linked ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Indian army selects Meprolight's Mepro X6 as dedicated daytime sight for in-service NEGEV machine gunsThe Indian Army has chosen the Meprolight MEPRO X6 telescopic sight for its NEGEV machine guns. This advanced optic will improve target ide...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Renault partners with Thales to develop military vehicle in new defence projectRenault Group is teaming up with Thales to build a new military vehicle, aiming to support European rearmament. This multi-mission vehicle,...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Star Wars: How India’s spacetech-defence ties are shaping the futureSpaceX’s IPO filing underscores how space has evolved from exploration to a strategic domain central to national security, communications a...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Keir Starmer tells NATO's Mark Rutte UK will publish defence plan before summitPrime Minister Keir Starmer informed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that the UK's defence investment plan will be published before the u...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
FCNR(B): Revisiting a proven crisis management toolFacing renewed external sector pressures, the RBI has revived a version of the FCNR(B) deposit framework to attract foreign currency inflow...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Countering maritime contestation: India, France set to deepen undersea defence capabilitiesIndia and France are set to strengthen defense cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France will focus on accelerating key m...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Indian Navy to get 20 advanced jammers under ₹449 crore defence dealThe Ministry of Defence has secured 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System Jammers for the Indian Navy. The Rs 449 crore...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST