2026-08-18
5.1 · India's Digital Leap & Economic Resurgence
📷 Soumalya Halder01📋 Policy
India bans 405 defense imports: A ₹3,000 crore push?
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The Ministry of Defence has released its sixth Positive Indigenisation List, banning the import of 405 strategically important defence items including components for Su-30MKI fighter jets and T-90 tanks, effective from various specified dates. This move aims to boost domestic defence manufacturing and reduce India's reliance on foreign suppliers.
Positive Indigenisation List→Atmanirbhar Bharat→Defence Manufacturing
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