79th Independence Day Special

Graphic of the Day: India's defence spending

Between FY20 and FY24, India's defence capital outlay grew 8.6 percent annually. The Navy leads, the Army falls behind

Infographics By Mukesh Singh
Published: Aug 25, 2025 03:43:02 PM IST
Updated: Aug 25, 2025 03:43:42 PM IST

A slow march for the Army: While India's defence budget rose overall, the Navy and Air Force outpaced the Army in capital outlay growth.

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