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India’s 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 of media quoting government sources stated, the additional funds are expected to be allocated through a supplementary budget



later this year, potentially pushing the total Defence outlay beyond the Rs 7 lakh crore mark for the first time.

The Union Budget for 2025–26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, had already earmarked a record Rs 6.81 lakh crore for Defence. This figure marked a significant 9.2 per cent rise from the previous year’s Rs 6.22 lakh crore.