Defence Budget 2025 rises to ₹7.85 lakh crore; capex ₹2.31L cr

India’s Union Budget 2025 lifts the defence allocation to ₹7.85 lakh crore, with capital expenditure at ₹2.31 lakh crore. The larger outlay underscores a push for modernisation, procurement and infrastructure, while balancing operational needs. Policymakers and markets will track project timelines, indigenisation priorities and fiscal impact as the closely watched, high-stakes defence spend shapes security and industry through fiscal 2025.