India likely to hike military budget by Rs 50,000 corore

  ............. Additional funds are expected to be allocated through a supplementary budget later this year, potentially pushing total Defe...

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Additional funds are expected to be allocated through a supplementary budget later this year, potentially pushing total Defence outlet beyond Rs 7 lakh cr mark for 1st time

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 New Delhi .

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INDIAS Defence preparedness may receive a major financial push ,with Government sources indicating a likely Rs 50,000 crore increase in the nation's military budget following the successful execution  of. 'Operation Sindoor',

A report in NDTV quoting Government sources stated , the additional funds are expected to be allocated through a supplements budget leter this year potentially pushing the total Defence outlet beyond the Rs7 lakh crore mark for the first time The Union Budget for 2025-26,          

figure marked a significant 9.2 per cent rise from the previous year Rs 6.22 lakh crore. If the additional allocated is a approved it will further underscore the  Government's strategic priority towards military modernisation and nation security  Sources revealed that the extra funda will be channelled into key areas such as research and development , procurement of advance  weaponry , replenishment of ammunition stocks, and acquisition of state -of- the-art military hardware . The proposal is likely to be tabled for parliamentary approval during the Winter Season