From Sindoor to Self-Reliance: The ₹7.85 Lakh Crore Blueprint for a Fortified India

The total defence budget is about 2% of India’s estimated GDP for 2026-27. It makes up 14.67% of the Central Government’s total spending — the largest share among all ministries.

​The total defence budget is about 2% of India’s estimated GDP for 2026-27. It makes up 14.67% of the Central Government’s total spending — the largest share among all ministries.