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title: "Lighthouse Canton flags India defense sector as structural multi-year theme as spending hits $92.1 billion"
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description: "Lighthouse Canton identifies India's defense sector as a key multi-year structural theme, citing rising global military spending and a push for strategic self-sufficiency. India’s defense expenditure reached $92.1 billion in 2025, ranking fifth globally. The Union Budget 2026-27 allocated INR 7.85 lakh crore, with 75% of capital acquisition reserved for domestic industry to support mid- and small-cap suppliers. Defense exports surged 62.66% to INR 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, with a government target of INR 50,000 crore by 2029."
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# Lighthouse Canton flags India defense sector as structural multi-year theme as spending hits $92.1 billion

-   Lighthouse Canton analysis flagged India’s defense sector as a multi-year structural theme, driven by higher global military spending and a shift toward strategic self-sufficiency. \* India’s defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion in 2025, ranking fifth globally, according to SIPRI’s 2026 Yearbook. \* Union Budget 2026-27 set defense allocation at INR 7.85 lakh crore, up 15%; capital acquisition exceeded INR 2.19 lakh crore. \* About 75% of capital acquisition, roughly INR 1.39 lakh crore, is reserved for domestic industry, supporting mid- and small-cap suppliers outside benchmark indices. \* Defense exports hit INR 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, up 62.66%; government target set at INR 50,000 crore by 2029. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Lighthouse Canton Pte Ltd published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 03, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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